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April 08, 2024

National News

Huge crowds await a total solar eclipse in North America. Clouds may spoil the view

Millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse.

apnews.com/article/total-solar-eclipse-sun-moon-a667cf827dd4d78d1f41fdd5483e3508?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Trump declines to endorse a national abortion ban and says it should be left to the states

Former President Donald Trump says he believes abortion should be left to the states in a video released Monday outlining his position after months of mixed messages and speculation.

apnews.com/video/abortion-political-endorsements-national-national-donald-trump-bdd2cb6022274670adae38e189887ec7?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

The Attraction of Fascism

A new, aggressively pro-Trump video showcases the self-righteous hostility and increasing extremism among the right-wing elite

open.substack.com/pub/america/p/the-attraction-of-fascism?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

State News:

House and Senate Republicans align to vacate Tennessee State University board • Tennessee Lookout

Republican lawmakers in the House adopted the Senate version of a bill to remove all board members of Tennessee State University.

tennesseelookout.com/briefs/house-and-senate-republicans-align-to-vacate-tennessee-state-university-board

Local News & Arts:

Today, the focus is on the solar eclipse. Although East Tennessee will not witness totality, we will observe a partial solar eclipse, where the Moon only partially obscures the Sun. The last experience of totality in East Tennessee was in 2017. Because we will only experience a partial solar eclipse, do not expect a complete darkening of the sky like we saw in 2017, as some of the Sun will still be visible. In Athens, the partial eclipse will begin at 1:47 pm, reach its Max Percent Coverage of 88.1% at 3:05 pm and will end at 4:22 pm. During a solar eclipse, it is essential to wear solar eclipse glasses to observe the event safely. In this area, where we'll witness a partial eclipse, it's necessary to keep solar eclipse glasses on for the entire duration. Furthermore, if you intend to view any part of the solar eclipse through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope, be sure to use a solar filter over the front lens to prevent eye damage.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

This Week, I Will

Relax, my story is not finished.

Remember, my energy is a gift. Protect it.

Stop waiting for everything to be perfect to start. 

Focus on what is in front of me. One step at a time.

Breathe. I don't have to have it all figured out right now. 

Coalition Calendar: April

Bill Freeman is Southern Progressive Newsletter

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