To the surprise of almost no one, Joe Biden has picked Kamala Harris to be his running mate in the upcoming 2020 Presidential Election. A neoliberal ticket has been solidified for the Democratic party’s presidential nomination and it needs to […]
Every election year in America, political candidates discuss campaign finance laws and attack each other for taking money from special interest groups. Campaign ads paid for by independent organizations now appear on video streaming services, website pop-ups, and social media
The Golden Faucet: How Citizens United bought and sold America Read More »
A number of City Council members prove themselves to be outdated as meaningful police reform in the breeding ground of the historic civil rights movement still feels out of reach ATLANTA — We’ve been following Atlanta City Council pretty closely
Opinion: It’s time to update the operating system in Atlanta City Council Read More »
Original publishing date: Tue., Aug. 4, 2020Updated: Fri., Aug. 7, 2020 ATLANTA — As we continue to wade through multiple crises in the U.S., with the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing economic crisis, police brutality and the systemic oppression of Black
Op-Ed: Your Fulton & DeKalb County Aug. 11 runoff cheat sheet Read More »
A call for Georgia Cities to stand up for reproductive justice The past month has brought two important wins for abortion rights in Georgia. On July 13, the Georgia District Court struck down HB 481, Georgia’s six-week ban on abortions. On
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ATLANTA — It is not uncommon to drive in Atlanta and see Black youths selling water at any major intersection. From Old Fourth Ward to the West End and all the way up to Buckhead, these “water boys” have become
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As City Council prepares to reconvene after its two-week long recess, here’s a refresh on a police accountability ordinance that was held in committee on Mon., July 13 This piece was co-authored by S.M. Johnson and Aja Arnold. ATLANTA —
ATLANTA — When Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms chose to use her veto powers on Ordinance 20-O-1449 in conjunction with a request to file Ordinance 20-O-1492, any legislation to put police reform into law was effectively sank. In simple terms, the
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Following Mayor Bottoms\’ veto of Atlanta City Council\’s 8 Can\’t Wait legislation and a contentious council meeting, council members vote to file the Rayshard Brooks bill that was geared towards reimagining public safety and act as if it never happened
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This piece was co-authored by two writers located in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., who have chosen to stay anonymous in this work. The authors — one Black and the other Palestinian — are physicians and colleagues. UNITED STATES — As
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