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February 27, 2024

National News

Narrow definitions of sex affecting transgender people

Efforts in Republican-led states to write definitions of sex into law are leading to outcry that the measures deny transgender people legal recognition.

apnews.com/video/gender-kansas-sex-and-sexuality-west-virginia-alabama-7596178b9f67471e88c39807a2243b5a?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Republican Death Panels

Analysis finds living under Republican Rule can kill you.

open.substack.com/pub/thecycle/p/republican-death-panels?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Two Sets of Motions

Two cases, lots of motions to discuss. We focus first on Trump’s motions to dismiss in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, which he filed late last week. These are only some of the motions pending before Judge Aileen Cannon, who also has discovery issues to handle and a scheduling conference later this week, on Friday. As with the election interference case in Washington, D.C., these are Trump’s dispositive motions, his shot at having some or all of the 31 charges against him in the Southern District of Florida dismissed.

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/two-sets-of-motions?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Tennessee House passes bill barring local councils from returning expelled lawmakers – Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee House Republicans approved a measure that would ban expelled lawmakers from returning to office, despite constitutional questions.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/02/27/tennessee-house-passes-bill-barring-local-councils-from-returning-expelled-lawmakers

Inside the internal debates of a hospital abortion committee – Tennessee Lookout

Propublica goes inside the Vanderbilt University Medical Center's abortion committee to learn how they make decisions on abortions.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/02/27/inside-the-internal-debates-of-a-hospital-abortion-committee

Local News & Arts:

Morning Fax:

E.G. Fisher Public Library is hosting familyfriendly programs & Spring Break activities throughout March. Youth 18 and under can get their free meal Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. Meals are required to be eaten on the premises.

The annual Watts Bar Lake Shoreline Cleanuplease is Saturday, March 9th from 9:00 AM – 12:00. They are looking for participants and team leaders. This is an opportunity to have a great time, meet wonderful people and participate in keeping Watts Bar Lake clean. Gloves, grabbers and bags will be provided. Contact Peter Giroux for any questions at 404-304-1115 or [email protected]. Information can also be found at wattsbarlakeassociation.org in Upcoming Events.

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

AL Supreme Court Claims They're Just Doing What God Wants & Historians Rank Donald Trump as Worst U.S. President--Again

Idaho's OBGYNs Leaving State, Louisiana's Sham Tough-on-Crime Laws, Beyoncé Tops Country Music Charts, Thelonious Monk Plays "Don't Blame Me"

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/al-supreme-court-claims-theyre-just?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: Feb.

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