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National News:

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The Political Tradition Harris and Walz Are Bringing Back

Last night’s interview was a reminder of what elections used to be like.

www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2024/08/the-political-tradition-harris-and-walz-are-bringing-back/679680/?utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

The interview: Kamala Harris' inaugural sit-down was most notable for seeming ... ordinary

By not submitting to a press interview in the month since becoming the Democratic choice for president, Harris set the stakes high for her talk with Dana Bash.

apnews.com/article/harris-bash-interview-cnn-5573b57437f6257f8946180e867c54dd?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Trump Should Be Scared — Very Scared — of Debating Kamala Harris

It’s easy to find examples of Vice President Kamala Harris answering questions in a vacuous, speciously thoughtful manner that borders

dnyuz.com/2024/08/29/trump-should-be-scared-very-scared-of-debating-kamala-harris

New details suggest Trump’s Arlington controversy won’t end soon

As Trump characterized himself as a victim the in Arlington controversy, his campaign team called the office of the Army secretary a bunch of “hacks.”

www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/new-details-suggest-trumps-arlington-controversy-wont-end-soon-rcna168944

Will White Christians Finally Elect Jesus' Way Over Their Whiteness?

The 45th President has been many things since arriving on our political landscape in 2015: a national embarrassment, a global punchline, an environmental disaster, a divider of people, a prolific murderer of the English language.

open.substack.com/pub/johnpavlovitz/p/will-white-christians-finally-elect?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

The Week Ahead

September 1, 2024

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/the-week-ahead-0f1?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Memphis sues Shelby County Election Commission over gun-restriction referendums • Tennessee Lookout

UPDATE: This article has been updated to reflect comments from the Secretary of State’s Office and Lt. Gov. Randy McNally. The Memphis City Council filed suit Friday against the Shelby County Election Commission for refusing to place gun-restriction questions on the November ballot after Republican leaders threatened to cut the city’s state sales tax share. […]

tennesseelookout.com/2024/08/30/memphis-sues-shelby-county-election-commission-over-gun-restriction-referendums

Local News & Arts:

Historic downtown Athens, Tennessee and Friendly City Festivals are busy preparing for one of East Tennessee’s favorite fall festivals – Pumpkintown: A Festival of History, Harvest and Heritage on Saturday, October 12th .Scheduled from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., this will be the 21 st annual festival celebrating the rich cultural history of East Tennessee by highlighting Native American culture, local history and displaying elements of times past that are unique and interesting for all ages. Pumpkintown is among the area’s premier fall festivals and is one of the largest annually attended events in McMinn County will over 22,000 in attendance. The day-long celebration brings to life the rich cultural history and heritage of the county and is named for a former McMinn County settlement.

3rd Annual Run To The Table 5K Color Run (and 1 mile loop)

September is Hunger Action Month and Table Graces is joining Feeding America to celebrate and raise awareness of the food insecurity in our own community. Food insecurity, especially among children, in McMinn and surrounding counties is nearly 20%. Table Graces provides food for over 200 families every week. Help us fight hunger!

September 21st, 2024, check in begins at 8am with the race beginning at 8:30am

Race begins and ends at Market Pavilion in downtown Athens (106 S Jackson St)

Adult Runner Registration is $50 and students/children are $25

(One adult runner registration will feed a family of 4 for 6 weeks!)

Runners can register at stpaulsathens.org/run

Questions about the race or interest in sponsorships/donations can be emailed to [email protected].