Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
July 18, 2025

National News:

Trump mired in Epstein controversy as Wall Street Journal reports on 2003 letter

The controversy over President Donald Trump’s handling of records from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation entered a new dimension Thursday as his administration struggles to make good on its promises to release details on the sex trafficking case involving a one-time friend of the now-president.

apnews.com/article/trump-epstein-special-counsel-white-house-a70a8c8d4bfe0b625b893a7de1cc72f0?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

No Face, No Case: California’s S.B. 627 Demands Cops Show Their Faces

California has introduced S.B. 627 to prohibit law enforcement from covering their faces during encounters with the public, in response to masked ICE agent actions.

www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/07/no-face-no-case-californias-sb-627-demands-cops-show-their-faces

Playbook: ‘Another wonderful secret’

Sen. Eric Schmitt says he doesn't believe Congress is surrendering its power of the purse.

www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2025/07/18/another-wonderful-secret-00462185?nname=playbook&nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&nrid=0000014e-f0ee-dd93-ad7f-f8ef21da0000

State News:

My friend Aftyn Behn running for congress here in Tennessee.

Local News:

Grace and Mercy Ministries is holding a Drive-Thru BBQ Fundraiser at Market Park Pavilion in Athens on Thursday, July 24th from 11:30 am - 1 pm. They will be serving Pulled Pork, Slaw, Baked Beans, Chips and a Dessert for $10 per plate. You may pay with either Cash or through PayPal. Call 423-920-1367 for any pre -orders.

The McMinn County Amateur Radio Club is hosting its 21st annual HamFest Saturday, July 19 at the McMinn County Expo Center, at Athens Regional Park for the purpose of buying, selling and trading Amateur Radio Equipment and accessories. If you’ve been studying to obtain or upgrade your amateur radio license, the required written tests will be offered throughout the morning for a nominal fee. To beat the summer heat, gates open at 7am and the event concludes around 1pm. General Admission is $5 per person with concessions available courtesy of Salty Mel’s. For additional information go online to: McMinnarc.com.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Free Newsletter Day: Trump Wants to Cut Scientific Research by a Third & Measles at Highest Levels in Over 30 Years

July 18, 2025

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/free-newsletter-day-trump-wants-to?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

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