Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
July 13, 2026

National News:

US Sen. Lindsey Graham has died after a brief and unexpected illness, his office says

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died at 71 after a brief illness, according to his office.

AP News

“What I’m trying to do is just harness the magic”

Donald Trump doesn’t happen without a few Lindsey Grahams

Seth Masket

What Lindsey Graham Wanted

The senator always sought relevance.

The Atlantic • Mark Leibovich

State News:

Rose attacks Blackburn's campaign tactics - Nashville Banner

Marsha Blackburn avoids questions in a viral interview, refusing to discuss subsidies for companies like Starbucks and her 2020 election vote.

Nashville Banner • Sarah Grace Taylor

Local News:

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Former Athens Area Council for the Arts Director, Ellen Kimball, was appointed as Interim Executive Director of AACA and The Arts Center on Monday, July 6. Kimball replaces former Director, Lauren Brown, who recently resigned to take a position in Cleveland.