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My motherland Iran is bleeding, but I still believe in peace and dialogue
The Israel-Iran war has put ordinary people in the middle of the violence perpetrated by political leaders. Some hope peace is still possible in the Middle East.
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Supreme Court set US back by legitimizing attacks against transgender Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court's United States vs. Skrmetti case originated from a Tennessee law that plaintiffs said discriminated against transgender youth "on the basis of sex."
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Our Yellowstone: A heroic deal to save the Okefenokee
The Okefenokee Swamp is a jewel that was threatened by mining interests. A new deal saves it for the benefit of generations of Georgians to come.
Infectious disease cases are on the rise. Stop outbreaks before it’s too late.
The Pan American Health Organization helps coordinate disease surveillance and response across the Western Hemisphere as cases of infectious disease, such as measles, rise.
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For Atlanta to be great, city must invest in infrastructure beyond the Beltline
The Atlanta Beltline is an important asset, but leaders' heavy focus on the area exposes the lack of investment in infrastructure needed to make the city more livable.
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Juneteenth and Pride Month offer ‘BlaQueer’ blueprint for reproductive justice
Black queer leaders lay the foundations for an inclusive justice movement that paved the way for the BlaQueer liberation and reproductive freedom.
Georgia serves students poorly by failing to educate them fully about slavery
Georgia's Social Studies Standards woefully cover the institution of slavery in America despite how pivotal it was to the Peach State's economic expansion.
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Journalists like Mario Guevara should not be arrested for doing their jobs
Spanish-language journalist Mario Guevara was detained at an anti-ICE protest in the Atlanta area for covering the news and now he faces deportation.
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LGBTQ Pride matters for representation but also for the community’s health
Pride Month might come in June, but the LGBTQ+ community needs health care, counseling and support all year. Here are ways to help and offer support.
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Mayor: Georgia AG Chris Carr’s ‘attack’ on Savannah reeks of politics
Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson II rebuts criticism by Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr who claimed the state's first city's policies are soft on crime.