Atlanta Forward: Leadership

A plank in presidential candidate Donald Trump’s immigration reform policy would contravene the 14th Amendment and deny birthright citizenship to American-born babies of illegal immigrants living in the United States. Today’s lead columnist calls the idea impractical and raises issues the policy might cause our region, with its large Hispanic population. A companion piece suggests “children of interlopers” should not be regarded as U.S. citizens. Elsewhere, we continue Tuesday’s conversation regarding a transportation vision for Gwinnett County.

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Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code

Georgia's election code is outdated and requires a revamp if voters from left and right are going to trust Peach State voting in the future.

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Vietnam War still isn’t over for my father and other Agent Orange victims

Veterans Day should be both a time for Americans to honor the sacrifices made on their behalf and to recognize the true cost of war and its effects on service men and women.

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Make college affordable for Georgians by funding needs-based financial aid

Georgia ranks high in college debt and low in needs-based aid it offers students. About 75% of Georgians support the state broadly offering financial aid based on need.

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OPINION

Trust in Georgia voting would improve by updating the current election code

OPINION

Vietnam War still isn’t over for my father and other Agent Orange victims

OPINION

White House autism research approach and Tylenol claim dehumanize Americans

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Prolonged shutdown could force 20% flight cuts, U.S. officials warn

The Federal Aviation Administration started reducing flights Friday at 40 major airports, which includes Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

With SNAP benefits in limbo, Atlanta residents step up to help

With SNAP benefits in limbo after a late-Friday Supreme Court decision, many metro Atlanta residents are putting their own money toward supporting those affected.

Study: Rents for low-wage Atlantans rose 9 times faster than for high earners

Rents for suburban workforce housing in the metro Atlanta region increased by almost 20%, while rents for luxury units increased by 2%, a study said.