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Is It Possible for America to be Both Democratic & Fully Integrated?

The GOP is exploiting the structures in our brains that are rooted deep in our DNA, the wiring that says, “I must protect 'us' from 'them,'” the wiring that kept humans tribal for 300 millennia...

open.substack.com/pub/thomhartmann/p/is-it-possible-for-america-to-be-cd2?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

A Surprise Indictment in Michigan

Fake Electors Finally Get Charged

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/a-surprise-indictment-in-michigan?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Trump's target letter suggests the sprawling US probe into the 2020 election is zeroing in on him

A target letter sent to Donald Trump suggests that a sprawling Justice Department investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 elections is zeroing in on him.

apnews.com/article/trump-jan-6-justice-department-charges-ab1ad197e9abcb3eb9095237b98bee7d

State News:

The reality of extremism in Tennessee politics – Tennessee Lookout

Extreme right wing lawmakers like Tennessee Rep. Chris Todd of Jackson buries the will of the people and hide the good work done by others.

tennesseelookout.com/2023/07/17/the-reality-of-extremism-in-tennessee-politics

Local News:

Governor Bill Lee has appointed Shari Tayloe as the District Attorney General for the 10th Judicial District to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of General Stephen Crump, effective immediately. General Crump resigned his office last week and is now the new executive director of the state District Attorney's Conference. He agreed to take the post in Nashville after being elected by members of the Conference. Gov Lee stated: “Shari is a dedicated public servant, and I value the significant legal experience she will continue to bring to the 10th Judicial District. I am pleased to appoint her to this position and appreciate her service to Tennesseans.” Taylor brings nearly 25 years of prosecutorial experience to her new role, most recently serving as Deputy District Attorney General for the 10th Judicial District, a position she has held for six years. Tayloe earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and her J.D. at the University of Tennessee College of Law. The 10th Judicial District covers Bradley, McMinn, Monroe and Polk counties.

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