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Students in GA Protested Against Racism. Only the Black Pupils Were Punished.
Students planned a protest in response to white students flying a Confederate flag and using racial slurs.
Survivors of Medical Abuse at ICE Jail in Georgia Are Still Waiting for Justice
Survivors of invasive gynecological procedures without full consent are still waiting for justice and restitution.
Trump Says His Base Won’t Vote in 2022, 2024 Unless Bogus Audits Continue
Some Republicans worry Trump's comments on election fraud may suppress the vote in next year's midterms.
Georgia Vaccination Drive Shuts Down After Anti-Vaxxers Threaten & Harass Staff
Only 41 percent of Georgia residents are fully vaccinated, a figure that's more than 10 points below the national rate.
States Pull Back on COVID Data Even as Delta Variant Surges
Some state government websites have stopped posting updates on COVID-19 cases in prisons and long-term care facilities.
A Georgia Law Allows Certain Candidates to Collect Unlimited Campaign Cash
Senate Bill 221 allows candidates to create “leadership committees” that have no caps on individual contributions.
Lawyers for Ahmaud Arbery Killers File Motion to Stop Describing Him as a Victim
The defense team has also requested potential jurors tell them if they back the phrase “Black Lives Matter” or not.
Black Residents in Coastal Georgia Are Holding Polluters Accountable
Southern communities of color are struggling against structural racism while holding polluting industries accountable.
Warnock: “Shame on Us” If We’re More Committed to Filibuster Than Voting Rights
The Georgia senator applauded Texas Democrats for leaving their state to thwart a GOP attack on voting rights.
Georgia GOP’s New Voter Suppression Tactic Violates Anti-Klan Law Passed in 1871
Republicans in Georgia are using the state’s new voter suppression law to challenge the rights of 364,000 voters.