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February 23, 2023

National News:

US mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism over the past decade was at least three times higher than the total from any other 10-year period since the 1970s, according to a report by the Anti-Defamation League .

https://apnews.com/article/homicide-center-crime-38ea83109a8e97f263d7fc60367b39af

State News:

Tennessee bill would protect victims of sex trafficking from arrest after reporting crimes – Tennessee Lookout

A bill supported by Nashville-based nonprofit Thistle Farms would protect victims of sex trafficking from arrest after reporting a crime.

https://tennesseelookout.com/2023/02/23/tennessee-bill-would-protect-victims-of-sex-trafficking-from-arrest-after-reporting-crimes/

Local News:

The next PFLAG Athens meeting will be Tuesday, March 7 at 6:30pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 123 S Jackson St. in Athens. Our March meeting topic will be an open discussion about the relationship between the LGBTQ+ community and the church. The Reverend Claire Brown, rector at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will be facilitating an open group discussion about attendees' experiences with that intersection and also perceptions about that relationship. We encourage you to join us for this exchange of thoughts and ideas and to share your own personal experiences. Bring an open mind and a loving heart (and a friend if you want!)As always, if you have questions, concerns, or feedback, please email [email protected] or [email protected] or private message on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PFLAGAthensUSA/.

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