Atlanta Forward: Leadership

Today’s topic tackles two elements of the criminal justice system: victims of crime and the incarcerated. Our lead column outlines provisions provided to crime victims in Georgia through the Crime Victims Compensation Program. It’s a resource for assistance that range from mental health counseling to funeral care. The companion essay deals with the “collateral consequences” of mass incarceration.

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Atlantans write in about President Trump, health care and agriculture.

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CEOs in Atlanta and beyond: Don’t regress on supporting working mothers.

A positive consequence of COVID is that remote working offered flexibility for working parents, but companies are backtracking and women, especially, are leaving their jobs.

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Trump said he would fix Joe Biden’s inflation mess. The economy is worse now.

Republicans won big in 2024 by opposing Biden-Harris economic policies and inflation. However, Trump's signature policy, tariffs, is resulting in lost jobs and higher prices.

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