Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
January 26, 2026

National News:

Welcome to the American Winter

In the frozen streets of Minneapolis, something profound is happening.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/2026/01/minneapolis-uprising/685755/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fUdxN5zncEO4DnjQlUg_YY8&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

Believe Your Eyes

People are risking their lives to document agents in Minneapolis.

www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/01/minneapolis-protests-footage/685753/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fWokpE0TIlTfmyxu0vOjb74&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

To restore the rule of law, Bondi wants us to hand over democracy

newsletters.democracydocket.com/-to-restore-the-rule-of-law-bondi-wants-us-to-hand-over-democracy?ecid=ACsprvsgUPbEUezNdpW_1wIV28Cx_wLiv5pcl2k0k1aUrVh7cvTiWwYJbFeDtYM8DMlWG5qoWTCd&utm_campaign=13199957-Premium%20Content%20Emails&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--Tmrp6C2Ca8QPiTDddF9oQJK5NPWtzvtgh2_fV6gfNx-KpWyABbz1KCxq7ahX0qNw6RxfBR_S8-AQVmA4uUmU9IAy04Q&_hsmi=400396398&utm_content=400396398&utm_source=hs_email

Minneapolis Is a Second Amendment Wake-Up Call

The federal killing of a Minnesota ICU nurse should worry every American.

www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/01/minneapolis-second-amendment-tyranny/685749/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fRyv3v6e0tyUV_Wpz9PFg2s&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

State News:

Tennessee Republican bill would limit federal office to natural-born citizens • Tennessee Lookout

Tennessee Rep. Johnny Garrett is trying to disqualify some U.S. citizens from a shot at running for federal office.

tennesseelookout.com/2026/01/23/tennessee-republican-bill-would-limit-federal-office-to-natural-born-citizens

Local News:

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Tennessee Songwriters Week 2026 qualifying rounds run Jan. 25 –Feb. 7 at venues statewide, with the Tennessee Overhill round set for Saturday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at the

Gem Theater in Etowah, where up to 16 songwriters will perform original music and two winners will advance to the regional showcase in Chattanooga, with finalists ultimately competing for a spot at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe.

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