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Georgia Judge Strikes Down State’s 6-Week Abortion Ban
The state constitution's liberty provisions include “the right to make personal healthcare decisions,” the judge said.
Warnock Derides Georgia’s Hand Counting of Ballots Rule as Anti-Democratic
The rule requiring hand counts will lead to unnecessary delays and hurt the integrity of the election, critics said.
It’s Not on the Ballot, But Abortion Is Driving Voting Conversation in Georgia
The galvanizing potential for Georgia voters who oppose the six-week ban has not been lost on state lawmakers.
2 Republican States May Manipulate Electoral College Outcome to Favor Trump
Changes to election rules in Georgia — and potential changes in Nebraska — could benefit Donald Trump.
Candi Miller Died a Preventable Death Directly Tied to Georgia’s Abortion Ban
Doctors warned Miller that having another baby could kill her. But she was terrified to go to the doctor.
Apalachee High School Shooting Exposes Mental Health Crisis
Local health providers scramble to address rising mental health needs amid a shortage of resources in Barrow County.
Work Requirements and Red Tape Complicate Georgia’s Medicaid Expansion Program
Georgia is the only state that requires certain Medicaid beneficiaries to work to get coverage.
Democrats Sue to Halt Georgia Rules That Could Block Election Certification
The new rules allow election officials to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results.
Refusing to Certify Elections Isn’t About Fairness. It’s Aimed at Sowing Doubt.
New rules in Georgia are worrisome but safeguards prevent rogue election officials from refusing to certify the results.
Georgia Board Gives County Officials Undefined Powers to Challenge Elections
The GOP-controlled board voted for the rule change after Trump praised them at a rally for “fighting for ... victory.”