Atlanta Forward: Leadership

Today’s topic focuses on mass shootings in America — which occur frequently and under similar circumstances — and ways society should address them. An Atlanta educator suggests that, since many shooters are school-age students, society should rethink its approach by becoming a community that embraces, listens and show support for those who feel unheard. The companion essay calls for a public health approach to the issue.

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U.S. immigration policy spurs rising mental health crisis

A country that prides itself on inclusion, hope, and opportunity must live up to those values in its immigration policies.

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Readers write about state Democratic politics, and living out faith in a world of turmoil.

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Cuts at CDC birth defect center will harm millions

Protecting children from preventable birth defects and disabilities must remain a national priority

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U.S. immigration policy spurs rising mental health crisis

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04/27 Mike Luckovich: Ethan Hunt’s a chicken

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Jon Ossoff turns Trump’s CDC cuts into 2026 rallying cry

Mass layoffs at the Atlanta-based CDC have become a symbol in Georgia of Trump's second-term push to shrink the federal government and dismantle government agencies.

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TORPY: Bikes, scooters and walkers collide in Beltline free-for-all

Why Atlanta’s popular path needs a parallel trail.

Cunningham: Falcons hit home run in draft by finally making big investment in pass rush

The Atlanta Falcons have a chance to produce a good pass rush for the first time in a decade.