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Disabilities December 19, 2022

11th Circuit reverses lower court’s decision in disability discrimination suit against Cobb County School District

By Rebecca Gaunt The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit disagreed with Chief Judge Timothy Batten, who found in favor of Cobb County School District last year,…

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Voting Rights November 15, 2022

Voter intimidation in 2022 follows a long history of illegal, and racist, bullying

by Atiba Ellis, Marquette University [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In Travis County, Texas, home to Austin, a local Republican Party official allegedly knocked on…

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Race and Racism November 4, 2022

Georgia being sued over the ‘divisive concepts’ law

By Rebecca Gaunt The Southern Poverty Law Center, National Education Association, and the Georgia Association of Educators informed the state of Georgia Friday that they are filing a lawsuit over…

Seth Synstelien along with his wife and two children

2022 Elections May 7, 2022

Q & A with Seth Synstelien, Republican hopeful for US House District 14

By Arielle Robinson The Courier spoke with Seth Synstelien, one of several Republican candidates who is challenging US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th district. Synstelien is one of…

2022 Elections April 28, 2022

Q & A with Titus Nichols, Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 37

By Arielle Robinson The Courier spoke over the phone with Titus Nichols, a Democratic hopeful for Georgia State Senate District 37, about his campaign and background. Nichols announced his run…

Eric Cunningham in front of red brick building

2022 Elections April 21, 2022

Q & A with Eric Cunningham, Republican candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson Last Wednesday, April 13, the Courier spoke with Eric Cunningham over the phone about his campaign for the state’s 14th Congressional District. Cunningham is one of several…

Adam Petty in suit, arms crossed in front of building

2022 Elections April 9, 2022

Q & A with Adam Petty, Democratic hopeful for State Senate District 38

By Arielle Robinson Adam Petty, a Democratic candidate for State Senate District 38, spoke with the Courier Wednesday morning about his background and campaign. Petty is one of three Democrats…

Charles Lutin in suit standing in front of large American flag

2022 Elections April 1, 2022

Q & A with Dr. Charles Lutin, Republican candidate for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District

By Arielle Robinson The Courier spoke last week with Dr. Charles Lutin, a Republican hopeful for Georgia’s 14th Congressional House District. Lutin is one of several candidates, Republican, Democrat, and…

Michael Carson in suit, hands clasped in front, smiling

2022 Elections March 28, 2022

Q & A with Michael Carson, Democratic hopeful for State Senate District 38

By Arielle Robinson Wednesday afternoon, the Courier spoke over the phone with Michael Carson, a Democratic candidate for Georgia’s State Senate District 38 seat, about his campaign. Carson is one…

Melody Bray against backdrop of sky and buildings

2022 Elections March 9, 2022

Q & A with Melody Bray, State Senate District 38 Democratic candidate

By Arielle Robinson Democratic candidate for Georgia State Senate District 38 Melody Bray took the time to answer questions about her campaign with the Courier in a phone conversation. Bray,…

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Justice March 13, 2025

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