Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms won the 2026 Democratic gubernatorial primary because party voters prefer candidates of her gender, race and name recognition.

Human trafficking is happening every day in cities and in people's backyards. The stereotypes don't necessarily match the reality, but citizens should be aware and informed.

Civic engagement requires citizens to uphold the facts, ask questions, participate in the process and understand that their preferred candidates may not always win.

The students competing at the Quiz Bowl National Championship in Atlanta will demonstrate how we can retain the knowledge and skills that make us human and have fun doing so.