April 03, 2024
National News
Yes, we're divided. But new AP-NORC poll shows Americans still agree on most core American values
A new poll finds that most Americans share many core values on what it means to be an American despite the country’s deep political polarization.
apnews.com/article/ap-poll-democracy-rights-freedoms-election-b1047da72551e13554a3959487e5181a?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
Ukraine Might Be Getting $34 Billion In American Weapons—And Soon
Assuming Speaker of the House Mike Johnson honors his word, a lot of money and a lot of badly-needed weapons are about to arrive at the front line in Ukraine.
www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/04/01/ukraine-might-be-getting-34-billion-in-american-weapons-and-soon/?sh=5cc8a786bd1a
State News:
Opinion: Something’s rotten, and not just in the state of Tennessee | CNN
Gevin Reynolds unpacks the troubling decision by Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to dissolve the board of Tennessee State University (TSU) — the state’s only public historically black college or university (HBCU).
www.cnn.com/2024/04/02/opinions/tennessee-university-board-dissolve-underfunding-black-colleges-reynolds/index.html
The Hardin Valley Project: An Exhibit by Emilyquist — Athens Area Council for the Arts
Photographs show the development of Hardin Valley from 2020 - 2023, exploring the emotional balancing act between the sadness of change and the need for development. We hope you'll take an art break and view an exhibit of art by Emily Greenquist in our Willson Exhibit Room at The Arts Center in Athe
www.athensartscouncil.org/upcomingevents/emily-greenquist-2024
Seniors:
This is 68: Author Susan Orlean Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire
"I’m glad I had no expectations of what this age would be like. I’d rather be surprised."
open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/this-is-68-author-susan-orlean-responds?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Coalition Calendar: April
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