Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
August 13, 2025

National News:

Living in 1984

The headline tonight reads, “White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision.” It’s in The Wall Street Journal, not exactly a bastion of liberal views.

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/living-in-1984?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

10 years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to all same-sex couples, it will consider whether to take a case asking it to overturn the decision.

abcnews.go.com/Politics/supreme-court-formally-asked-overturn-landmark-same-sex/story?id=124465302

More States Consider Joining Redistricting Fight Launched by Trump

www.democracydocket.com/analysis/more-states-consider-joining-redistricting-fight-launched-by-trump

State News:

The Big Beautiful Bill robs working-class Tennesseans but benefits the state’s wealthiest residents • Tennessee Lookout

President Donald Trump's Big Beautiful Bill will harm working class Tennesseans, writes Ren Brabenec, and only aid the wealthiest.

tennesseelookout.com/2025/08/12/the-big-beautiful-bill-robs-working-class-tennesseans-but-benefits-the-states-wealthiest-residents

Local News:

The E.G. Fisher Public Library Noon Book Club now meets on Wednesdays instead of Tuesdays. The next meeting is today, August 13, at 12 p.m., featuring The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Library Director Becky Coleman will lead the discussion, which will include historical photos, wartime letters, and a display of similar titles. A light lunch will be provided by the Friends of the Library.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Sneaky Depression Triggers as You Age

From too little vitamin B12 to too much time alone, WebMD’s slideshow offers a look at surprising causes of depression in midlife and beyond -- and how to beat it.

www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/ss/slideshow-depression-triggers-and-aging?ecd=wnl_spr_081225_remail&ctr=wnl-spr-081225-remail_lead_cta&mb=1egtpHn9HQtMjI76SYp%40Tu4LQi0z3O5AD7pce3L314Q%3d

Best Stretches for Arthritis Morning Stiffness

People with arthritis often wake up with stiff joints, but a few daily stretches can help a lot. WebMD offers tips.

www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/best-stretches?ecd=wnl_cbp_081225&ctr=wnl-cbp-081225_supportBottom_title_1&mb=1egtpHn9HQtMjI76SYp%40Tu4LQi0z3O5AD7pce3L314Q%3d

The Swarm

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