Bill Freeman August 15, 2025
Playbook: What to expect from the Trump-Putin summit
And California charges ahead with a plan to gerrymander the Golden State for Democrats.
www.politico.com/newsletters/playbook/2025/08/15/what-to-expect-from-the-trump-putin-summit-00510809?nname=playbook&nid=0000014f-1646-d88f-a1cf-5f46b7bd0000&nrid=0000014e-f0ee-dd93-ad7f-f8ef21da0000
Bet On It
How Everything Became a Gamble
open.substack.com/pub/americantimes/p/bet-on-it?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Meta’s AI rules have let bots hold ‘sensual’ chats with children
An internal Meta policy document reveals the social-media giant’s rules for chatbots, which have permitted provocative behavior on topics including sex and race.
www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/meta-ai-chatbot-guidelines
Field set for Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election • Tennessee Lookout
The race to succeed U.S. Rep. Mark Green in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District has drawn 19 candidates, including state representatives.
tennesseelookout.com/2025/08/15/field-set-for-tennessee-7th-congressional-district-special-election
Low Turnout in TN Special Election Creates Uncertainty - Nashville Banner
Low turnout in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election creates opportunities for Democrats and less moderate candidates.
nashvillebanner.com/2025/08/15/tennessee-7th-voter-turnout-democrats-republicans
Stagflation: Shooting the Messengers
Mainstream economists’ critiques of Trump were right
open.substack.com/pub/paulkrugman/p/stagflation-shooting-the-messengers?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
What Too Much Sugar Does to Your Body
The bitter truth: How too much sugar can harm your physical and mental health. Find out with the help of WebMD's slideshow.
www.webmd.com/diabetes/ss/slideshow-diabetes-too-much-sugar?ecd=wnl_dia_081425&ctr=wnl-dia-081425_lead_cta&mb=1egtpHn9HQtMjI76SYp%40Tu4LQi0z3O5AD7pce3L314Q%3d
The Swarm
Where progressives like you take a stand
www.growtheswarm.com/?utm_source=bills-newsletter-4bb565.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=southern-progressives
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