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Georgia April 5, 2022

GBI gets first bite at major election fraud allegations; other GOP plans falter

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia RecorderApril 5, 2022 Republican legislators followed up on last year’s election law overhaul on Monday by passing a bill that establishes a new unit to investigate…

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Mental Health March 24, 2022

Backers of mental health bill defend proposal after sudden pushback

by Jill Nolin, Georgia RecorderMarch 23, 2022 Supporters of a sweeping mental health bill are defending the proposal after it was met with spirited opposition in the Senate this week….

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Opinion March 9, 2022

Opinion: Georgia lawmakers have a dangerous plan for curbing free speech

by Nora Benavidez, Georgia Recorder [This opinion article was published in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]March 8, 2022 Beware Georgians. Senate Bill 171 is a threat to anyone in…

Georgia March 5, 2022

Georgia House Speaker calls for ‘responsible’ $1 billion income tax cut

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] March 2, 2022 Georgia House Republicans unveiled a $1 billion tax cut package Tuesday…

Health Care February 24, 2022

Georgia legislators target COVID mask, vaccine precautions with mandate bans

by Stanley Dunlap, Georgia Recorder [this article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 23, 2022 Republican state lawmakers’ fight against COVID-19 mandates gained steam Wednesday, with…

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Courts February 17, 2022

State judges across the U.S. face growing GOP pushback against rulings in election cases

by Kira Lerner, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]February 16, 2022 In mid-December, Texas’ highest criminal court revoked the state attorney general’s ability…

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Politics February 16, 2022

Educators worry parental rights legislation sets stage for grudge-motivated complaints

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission]February 14, 2022 A so-called parental bill of rights passed a state Senate committee Monday,…

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Politics February 8, 2022

Black state lawmakers pan plan for Clarence Thomas Capitol monument

By Ross Williams, Georgia RecorderFebruary 8, 2022 Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas could be honored with a statue on the grounds of the state Capitol, despite outcry from Democrats who…

Guest Opinion January 27, 2022

Opinion: Defunding schools and adding unnecessary burdens on teachers will ultimately hurt students across Georgia

[This opinion article is by Micheal Garza a Democratic candidate running for Georgia House District 46 representing NE Cobb and SE Cherokee County] Earlier this session, Georgia GOP lawmakers introduced…

Erick Allen and Mary Frances Williams (in pink shirt) at a Sierra Club Forum

Georgia April 8, 2019

Anti-abortion group targets two Cobb legislators

In a press release, the Family Policy Alliance of Georgia, an anti-abortion group that had been advocating for the “Heartbeat Bill,” announced a target list of 12 legislators, 10 Democrats…

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Education November 23, 2024

What would it mean if President-elect Trump dismantled the US Department of Education?

by Kevin Welner, University of Colorado Boulder, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon…

Education November 23, 2024

Fast fashion may seem cheap, but it’s taking a costly toll on the planet − and on millions of young customers

by Paula M. Carbone, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Fast fashion is everywhere – in just about every mall, in the…

Health Care cost November 23, 2024

Doctor’s bills often come with sticker shock for patients − but health insurance could be reinvented to provide costs upfront

by Michal Horný, UMass Amherst, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] You have scheduled an appointment with a health care provider, but no matter how hard…

Opinion November 23, 2024

Bookman: Trump deportations, tariffs will stifle Georgia’s farming and tax-subsidized EV industries

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] November 21, 2024 On Jan. 20 a new administration takes power in Washington, and…

Disability November 23, 2024

Georgians With Disabilities Are Still Being Institutionalized, Despite Federal Oversight

This article by Sam Whitehead first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Sam Whitehead November 22, 2024 ATLANTA — Lloyd Mills was tired of being stuck in a…

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