The left discusses progressives and a ‘cultural divide’

1. The Biggest Story of the Midterms Is One the Democrats Aren't Telling

From The Atlantic: "Things are looking up for progressives at the state level—but until recently, the national party wasn't spreading the word."

2. The Democrats' Culture Divide

From Politico: "Energized progressives are thrilled with their momentum in the Trump era. But the party's blue-collar base might not want what the new left is delivering."

3. Progressive Democrats have a solution for America's distrust of politicians: Stop accepting corporate PAC money

From NBCNews: "Embracing this position has been a unifying thread in the victories of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Conor Lamb and Ayanna Pressley."

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Volunteers provide food amid uncertainty over SNAP benefits

Advocates for the hungry across metro Atlanta told similar stories this week as the Trump administration prepared to freeze SNAP benefits amid a federal government shutdown.

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The most hated people in the latest AJC poll? Congress.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution latest polls show there’s one thing Georgians largely agree on, the very bad job they think Congress is doing.

Georgia Republicans in Congress weigh in on the shutdown’s effects

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been outspoken during the shutdown and willing to disagree with Republican leaders.

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Volunteers provide food amid uncertainty over SNAP benefits

Georgia Republicans in Congress weigh in on the shutdown’s effects

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The most hated people in the latest AJC poll? Congress.

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MARTA and Beltline rail two big transportation items on mayor’s agenda

While reaffirming his commitment to building light rail along the Beltline, Mayor Dickens says the first segment should go where transportation needs are greatest: SW Atlanta.

Georgia women face geographic gaps in prenatal care

Fewer than half of Georgia's counties have a full-time OB-GYN, according to data analyzed by the AJC, and many women lack the time and money to make regular prenatal visits.

Ex-Stonecrest mayor accused of lying about prison time to run for City Council

Jason Lary, who spent more than two years in prison after he admitted pocketing COVID relief money, allegedly claimed he was not a convicted felon in pre-election paperwork.