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May 02, 2024

National News

Frogs Continue to Ignore Rising Temperatures

Yesterday, Time magazine published an in-depth interview with Donald Trump titled “How Far Trump Would Go.” Notice that the title is not a question. It’s a definitive statement. Last November, we discussed this topic in a piece I wrote called “Frogs Boiled: What Trump is Planning for a Second Term.

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/frogs-continue-to-ignore-rising-temperatures?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

The Words That Have Defined This Week in Donald J. Trump’s Trial

Witnesses discussed the salacious and the banal, and the judge warned the defendant he could go to jail.

www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/nyregion/trump-trial-witnesses-moments.html?unlocked_article_code=1.o00.TO4O.ZMljK-P0BCmc&smid=url-share

State News:

Foolishness and faux pas: The 2024 Niceley Awards • Tennessee Lookout

Brentwood Republican Gino Bulso takes the Niceley Award for his defense of incest and specifically, marriage between first cousins.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/05/02/foolishness-and-faux-pas-the-2024-niceley-awards

Local News & Arts:

History for Lunch: Former Secret Service Agent

*Rescheduled from January 20. Will Bolton is a retired federal criminal investigator (Senior Special Agent). He began his career with the United States Secret Se

www.livingheritagemuseum.org/2024/05/23/177249/history-for-lunch-former-secret-service-agent

The Good Faith Clinic is free primary health care for residents of McMinn and Meigs counties, ages of 18-64, who do not have any form of medical insurance, including TennCare. The Good Faith Clinic will be open Tuesday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 28 at 3 pm for refills and 3:30 for doctor visits. The clinic meets on the campus of Christ Community Church at 18 S Congress Parkway in Athens.

• Studio 3:16 Community Art Space is hosting a “Backcountry Bear” painting class on Friday, May 3 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This is perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike. Bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to make it a party with your friends! The cost is $25 with an optional upgrade to a larger canvas for just $5 more. All skill levels welcome! The studio is located at 316 N. White Street in Athens with limited seats available. Don’t wait and click HERE to secure your spot and be entered for an outdoor supply bucket DOOR PRIZE!

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

May 1, 2024

Today, Florida’s ban on abortions after six weeks—earlier than most women know they’re pregnant—went into effect. The Florida legislature passed the law and Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed it a little more than a year ago, on April 13, 2023, but the new law was on hold while the Florida Supreme Court reviewed it. On April 1 the court permitted the law to go into operation today.

open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/may-1-2024?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: April

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