Southern Progressives

Moving to the left, one post at a time.

Bill Freeman
October 31, 2025

National News:

Trump says Senate should scrap the filibuster to end the government shutdown

President Donald Trump is calling on the Senate to scrap the filibuster. That's so the Republican majority can bypass Democrats and reopen the shutdown federal government.

apnews.com/article/government-shutdown-effects-trump-update-democrats-95b986b83b9802fe7a8374572fcd86f0?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

Trump’s Plan Is Now Out in the Open

It’s getting ever harder to avoid connecting the authoritarian dots.

www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/10/trump-authoritarianism/684773/?gift=kv3__FYls2fxmm4Mh6G3fR-2yjOZFBO51d9ilYFfCHo&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share

State News:

Despite bipartisan lawmakers’ urging, Lee declines to bridge SNAP freeze with state dollars • Tennessee Lookout

With the looming prospect of federal food aid disappearing for nearly 1 in 10 Tennesseans starting Saturday, state Democratic lawmakers – and at least one Republican – have urged Gov. Bill Lee to follow the example of other state governors in taking action. Lee, who’s out of state this week on an economic trip to Asia, […]

tennesseelookout.com/2025/10/31/despite-bipartisan-lawmakers-urging-lee-declines-to-bridge-snap-freeze-with-state-dollars

Local News:

Holloween Concert at the Gem - Thanks Jeff Dearmin

Political Cartoon:

Seniors:

Too Cruel Too Soon

How Republicans messed up on Project 2025

open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugman/p/too-cruel-too-soon?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Trump Has Worst Record for Nominees in 40 Years & The Gambling Scandal Rocking the NBA

October 31, 2025

open.substack.com/pub/kareem/p/trump-has-worst-record-for-nominees?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

My Take:

The present situation with the loss of SNAP benefits reminds me of Marie Antoinette; It’s not even “Let them eat cake” it’s “Let them eat nothing at all…”

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