Great read - 5 reasons federal cuts are hitting veterans especially hard - My sincerest gratitude to all who served our country, including my dad. And now, here’s how Trump and Musk are going to thank you. Take note, TN D7 - especially Clarksville. pbs.org/newshour/polit…

Trump county residents worry Medicaid cuts could throw them back into opioid spiral - there are plenty of counties in TN D7 that have been impacted by the opioid crisis. Another day - another potential cut that will hurt working people. washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/…

Editor's notebook: Trump-like policies dominate the Tennessee legislature • Tennessee Lookout - a good reminder from ⁦Tennessee Lookout || tnlookout.bsky.social⁩ that all politics are local and we can make a lot of difference here when we call, write and show up. Thanks, Holly. tennesseelookout.com/2025/04/21/tru…

nytimes.com/live/2025/04/2… via @NYTimes - Just when you think it can’t get more crazy…

A great visual to see what the last 100 days looks like compared to other administrations.

nytimes.com/2025/05/14/hea… via @NYTimes - another great idea - take something that’s working, saving lives and then get rid of it. Reducing the funding for life saving tools like Narcan will leave more families mourning their loved ones. RFK, Jr - you should know better.

Pentagon Says It Has Taken Possession of 747 Jet From Qatar - unbelievable. wsj.com/politics/natio…

nytimes.com/2025/05/22/opi… via @NYTOpinion

Moving beyond moral indignation on Tennessee immigration enforcement tennesseelookout.com/2025/05/29/mov…

Probably a scandal if you’re using your congressional office to further your business opportunities, and remaining in Congress after lining up your next gig. notus.org/congress/super…

The Nashville Scene Podcast, Episode 22: Talking Juneteenth With Big Fella nashvillescene.com/podcast/scenep… via @nashvillescene one of my absolute favorite people - an amazing human, giver of joy, organizer, advocate, bad-ass, and friend.

Where is Congress? At least one Congressman sees this for what it is.

Heat this week in Nashville. Please be careful and please make sure your pets are safe. Take them inside.

nytimes.com/2025/06/27/us/… via @NYTimes Hegseth says he’s “taking the politics out of…” right. Because this isn’t political. Please.

nytimes.com/live/2025/06/2… via @NYTimes - totally fiscally irresponsible. The Republican Party is the spend party. They don’t give a damn about paying down the debt or safeguarding our financial futures.

nytimes.com/2025/07/01/bus… via @NYTimes who will suffer? Poor folks, poor kids, poor elderly - and hard working folks who need a safety net. Who benefits? Billionaires. How can those that voted yes profess to be Christians? I’m looking at you, JD.

Tennessee Lookout claims 14 awards in Tennessee Press Association contest  • Tennessee Lookout - with the demise of such much quality journalism- I’m so proud of ⁦Bruce Barry⁩ and everyone at Tennessee Lookout for everything they do. Congrats! tennesseelookout.com/briefs/tenness…

The passage of the “Big, Beautiful Bill” is a deep betrayal of working Americans. While billionaires benefit, our communities will face cuts to healthcare, food assistance, and education. The truth is that this isn’t progress; it’s a step backward.

Who we have become - a nation of leaders who would rather incinerate food than feed starving children. Disgusting. theatlantic.com/health/archive…

The Magic of a Weird Tyler Childers Pop-Up Concert nytimes.com/2025/08/04/opi… via @NYTOpinion - as always, Margaret Renkl sums up how summer feels in the South - with a nod toward hope - when many things feel lost.