Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
April 03, 2025

National News:

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: U.S. Markets Plunge From Shock of Tariffs

Stocks tumbled in the U.S., Asia and Europe. Allies and adversaries alike were weighing their responses.

www.nytimes.com/live/2025/04/03/business/trump-tariffs?unlocked_article_code=1.804.Hae2.F-uTt49tLfht&smid=url-share

Live updates: Trump's tariffs prompt calls for further negotiations from world leaders

Sweeping new tariffs announced by Trump provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and urgent calls for talks to find ways to rescind the stiff new import taxes imposed on goods from countries around the globe.

apnews.com/live/donald-trump-news-updates-4-3-2025?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Trump’s Day of Reckoning

The president’s allies are privately acknowledging that he is in a rough stretch.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/04/trump-liberation-day-tariffs-election/682272/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fQQWQ1fxzBmwzVZh_FYxRYg&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

Trump Golf Track

Tracking the number of days President Donald Trump spends his second term playing golf.

trumpgolftrack.com/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

State News:

Covenant School Shooter Motivated by Desire for Fame - Nashville Banner

The Metro Nashville Police Department releases its final report on the Covenant School shooting, revealing the shooter's motivations and planning.

nashvillebanner.com/2025/04/02/covenant-school-shooting-report

Local News:

The highly anticipated Friendly City Festivals 2025 Festival Season is set to bring an incredible lineup of events, music, and community celebrations to Athens, Tennessee. This year’s festival season will feature National MooFest, Pumpkintown, and the Sounds of Summer concert series, alongside other exciting local events.

National MooFest – June 7, 2025 (10 AM - 5 PM) A celebration of all things dairy, National MooFest returns to Athens, TN, for a full day of family fun, food, live entertainment, and community activities.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series Enjoy live music every Saturday at 7 PM throughout the summer, featuring: June 7: Emi Sunshine June 28: Run Katie Run July 4: Sweet Georgia Sound (7 PM before the Regional Park fireworks show) July 19: Authentic Unlimited August 9: Kinslee Melhorn & September Song August 16: Nate Viele & Mendingwall

Pumpkintown – October 11, 2025 (10 AM - 5 PM) Celebrate the fall season with arts, crafts, delicious seasonal treats, and entertainment for the entire family at this beloved autumn festival.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

This is 94: Author Judith Viorst Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

"Giving up driving has been very hard for me, limiting my freedom and mobility and spontaneity. My adjustment has been finally learning to competently use Uber."

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-94-author-judith-viorst-responds?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

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