No one will win a trade war, the left says

1. Putting Trump's trade bombast to the test

From The New York Times: "But there's little cause to hope he and his team can deliver the big economic gains that they argue can come only from such a combative approach."

2. How to win a trade war with China; Hint: Don't fight it

From Politico: "The only way for Trump to win his trade war is if it is never fought."

3. China-US tariff spat will hurt farmers and our flawed food system

From The Hill: "That farm recession could get much worse for farmers facing multiple years of low prices after China announced new tariffs on pork and soybeans, the latest casualty in the U.S.-China tariff spat."

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Chris Carr suing Burt Jones over unlimited fundraising edge

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Long a Republican rallying cry, the push for steep reductions is now being echoed by Democrats with their own proposals.

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MARTA chief says new train cars give smooth, quiet ride

Interim CEO Jonathan Hunt told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s editorial board he is focused on project delivery, which he said is key to winning back public trust.

God’s Acre: Former Native American boarding school reveals complex history

A Native American boarding school established by Moravian missionaries in North Georgia in the early 19th century reveals a complicated and compelling history.

Why Midtown’s holiday lights display is a little less vibrant this year

Midtown Bright, the annual winter lights display, was cut back this year.