Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
July 31, 2026

National News:

Trump administration ends Medicare drug subsidy, Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, border crisis

Welcome back.

AP News

The Coming Food-Stamp Crisis

A looming deadline may force some states to end SNAP next year.

The Atlantic • Will Gottsegen

State News:

6 unique state symbols that represent Tennessee

Tennessee lawmakers in recent years have not been shy about adding to the state’s long list of official state symbols.

WKRN News 2

Poll shows Republican gubernatorial primary getting tight - Nashville Banner

New polling shows Sen. Marsha Blackburn's lead in the Tennessee Republican gubernatorial primary narrowing against Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts.

Nashville Banner • Sarah Grace Taylor

Local News:

Weather - Etowah - 14-Day Forecast & Rain

See the weather like never before – live weather maps powered by the most accurate models.

www.ventusky.com/35.323;-84.525

Political Cartoon:

The only warning sign needed is one outside the Oval Office.

Seniors:

How to Reduce Inflammation as You Age

Step-by-step tips on how to reduce inflammation as you age, including diet and lifestyle changes.

WebMD

My Take:

Candor, Flattery, & the Unreliable Narrator-in-Chief

Elon Musk, Lindsey Graham, and Dr. Anthony Fauci are three of the most consequential figures of the Trump Era, and each had to find his own way to deal with the President

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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