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Spain forward Lamine Yamal (right) dribbles under pressure during a World Cup match against Cape Verde on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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As we watch the World Cup, let’s talk about the global state of civic freedom

As the world comes together to watch the World Cup, people around the globe should also call attention to the state of human rights in their countries.

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Gov. Brian Kemp is election night’s biggest loser

The Georgia governor's backed candidates for the state's marquee Republican primaries lost in Tuesday's runoffs.

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In a post-Voting Rights Act world, here’s how Americans can find our voice

The Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act and effectively diminished the voting power and representation of Black citizens. The solution: proportional representation.

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Spain forward Lamine Yamal (right) dribbles under pressure during a World Cup match against Cape Verde on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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