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March 04, 2024

National News

Where Did Evangelicals Go Wrong?

Jesus told us to love our enemies. And yet so many have embraced hostile politics in the name of Christianity.

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/evangelical-support-republican-trump/677610/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3feFmVw7bEsGG4SPeDIQFSbg&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

Opinion | Let’s Thank the Alabama Supreme Court

Its decision that embryos are people offers a warning of the future toward which America may be heading.

www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/opinion/alabama-abortion-ivf.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aE0.avH6.2Q-6UDqJYhND&smid=url-share

The Week Ahead

March 3, 2024

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/the-week-ahead-b51?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Bipartisan Tennessee bill would bring recycling to all homes, be paid for by private business • Tennessee Lookout

A bill sponsored by Sen. Heidi Campbell would bring recycling to every home in Tennessee at a $220 million cost paid by private companies.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/03/04/bipartisan-tennessee-bill-would-bring-recycling-to-all-homes-be-paid-for-by-private-business

Local News & Arts:

Morning Fax:

On March 7th, join E.G. Fisher Public Library for a family-friendly movie. There will be popcorn and a coloring sheet to go along with the movie.

Team Meeting for Relay for Life will be at 6 pm TODAY, March 4 at Allen Memorial Methodist church.

The City of Athens Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Athens Easter Egg Hunt, for ages 12 and under, will be Saturday, March 23 at 12:00pm at the Athens Regional Park

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

March 3, 2024

This week seems likely to be packed with news. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about the crisis in the Middle East with strong words for both Hamas and Israel, calling for a ceasefire of at least six weeks, the return of hostages, and increased aid to the Palestinians. Such a deal is on the table. According to the U.S., Israel has agreed to it, and negotiators are waiting for a response from Hamas leaders.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/march-3-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar:March

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