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June 27, 2024

National News

The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling

The ruling came after a day an opinion was briefly posted on the court’s website accidentally and quickly taken down.

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-emergency-abortion-idaho-bf74fc754fa7b1fff3539fc570f26905?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

The Supreme Court rejects a nationwide opioid settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma

The Supreme Court has rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would've shielded Sackler family members who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would've provided billions of dollars to combat the epidemic.

apnews.com/article/supreme-court-purdue-pharma-opioid-crisis-bankruptcy-9859e83721f74f726ec16b6e07101c7c?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share

SCOTUS Playing Chicken

As I mentioned, Bob and I are off on a quick visit with one of our kids. I was prepared to read new cases and write about the Supreme Court tonight, but the combination of a long day of travel and the fact that the Court didn’t address Trump-related cases in its decisions today means that I’ll leave you with a few quick pictures I snapped this morning before we left home.

open.substack.com/pub/joycevance/p/scotus-playing-chicken?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

State News:

Class action complaint accuses Tennessee Department of Children's Services of abusing disabled kids • Tennessee Lookout

A class action lawsuit accuses the Tennessee Department of Children's Services of abusing disabled kids, beating them and denying care.

tennesseelookout.com/2024/06/27/class-action-lawsuit-accuses-tennessee-department-of-childrens-services-of-abusing-disabled-kids

Local News & Arts:

Athens, Tennessee, council member faces ouster suit following Tuesday vote | Chattanooga Times Free Press

Longtime Athens City Council member Dick Pelley will face ouster proceedings following a 4-1 vote during a short meeting at city hall Tuesday on allegations regarding his conduct as an elected official.

www.timesfreepress.com/news/2024/jun/26/athens-tennessee-council-member-faces-ouster-suit

Political Cartoon:

I know I posted this already, but I like it so much…

Seniors:

I Don't Know Why #2

"I don’t want to cook anymore, and I don’t know why." The second installment of a new, occasional Oldster Magazine column by bestselling novelist Laura Lippman.

open.substack.com/pub/oldster/p/i-dont-know-why-2?r=2cuzj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

Coalition Calendar: (click on the calendar to get to web page for June.)

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