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The Fight to Stop Cop City

Staff / Truthdig Mar 13, 2023 This Tuesday, March 14, Haymarket Books hosts a discussion with four scholar-activists of the carceral state to discuss the movement to Stop Cop City in Georgia’s Weelaunee Forest. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

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Eviction on the Installment Plan

Daniel Elkind / Truthdig Feb 27, 2023 Across the country, people and families priced out of the real estate market are turning to temporary housing built to shelter traveling workers. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Feds Bring New Sex Crimes Charges Against R. Kelly

SARA BURNETT and CARYN ROUSSEAU / The Associated Press Jul 12, 2019 The singer, who already faces state charges, is accused of attempting to silence his victims with bribes, blackmail and physical abuse. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Anti-Fascists Take a Victory Lap as White Supremacist Rally Collapses

Michael Nigro / Truthdig Feb 4, 2019 Truthdig reports from Stone Mountain Park, Georgia, where a planned white nationalist rally gave way to an anti-racist counterprotest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Anti-Fascist March at Stone Mountain (Photo Essay)

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Will Brian Kemp Get Away With Suppressing Georgia’s Black Vote?

Aaron Mate / The Real News Network Nov 9, 2018 The GOP gubernatorial candidate has purged tens of thousands from the rolls. An activist and an investigative journalist assess his chances. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Long Lines, Machine Breakdowns Mar Vote on Election Day

By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY, COLLEEN LONG and MICHAEL BALSAMO / The Associated Press Nov 6, 2018 Reports of unexpected closings at polling stations, plus malfunctioning equipment and long waits, made for midterm-election challenges in several states. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Amazon Is Getting Cities and States to Rob Their Own Citizens

Jim Hightower / OtherWords Sep 24, 2018 If you live in Indianapolis, Austin, Chicago, Atlanta or 16 other lucky cities, congratulations! You’re a finalist in the “Throw-Your-Money-At-Amazon” Sweepstakes! Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Atlanta Just Took a Major Step to Reform Its Inhumane Bail System

Mehreen Kasana / AlterNet Feb 7, 2018 "The city jails are filled with people charged with misdemeanors only because they cannot pay," says a human rights lawyer. A proposal unanimously approved by the City Council will let people out on their own recognizance. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Snow, Ice and Record Cold Grip South; at Least 10 Dead

KATE BRUMBACK and JAY REEVES / The Associated Press Jan 17, 2018 A storm unloads at least 8 inches of snow in parts of North Carolina. Even Mississippi beaches get a coating, and icicles hang in normally balmy New Orleans. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Cities, Volunteers Clash Over Feeding Homeless in Public

Kate Brumback / The Associated Press Dec 25, 2017 Conflict between city government and groups feeding the homeless in public isn't unique to Atlanta. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Atlanta Airport Outage Brings Holiday Travel Misery

JOHNNY CLARK / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2017 Thousands remained stranded a day after more than 1,000 flights were grounded at the start of the Christmas travel rush. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )