Opinion

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King Charles III and America’s curious love affair with the British monarchy

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Why the Southeast is burning. Extreme drought is only part of the reason.

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Georgia children deserve to grow up without fear of gun violence.

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Georgia families deserve to know if political candidates support school choice

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In Atlanta, illness can lead to eviction. Health care reform could prevent it

Examples of GoFundMe pages for patients who used crowdfunding to cover medical expenses are posted on doors for the headquarters of Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America during a “Medicare for All” rally in Washington, April 29, 2019. (Al Drago/The New York Times)

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Medicare for All is the solution Georgians deserve

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How rural Georgians are benefiting from the One Big Beautiful Bill

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In Atlanta, illness can lead to eviction. Health care reform could prevent it

The cost of medical care and debt threaten vulnerable people's housing. Medicare for All would create a safety net to provide treatment without a crushing financial blow.

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Medicare for All is the solution Georgians deserve

Too many Georgians are losing access to health care while companies are making profits and rural hospitals are closing. Medicare for All is the solution.

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How rural Georgians are benefiting from the One Big Beautiful Bill

In Georgia and across America, farmers and generational farms are at risk of shuttering, which impacts jobs, the food supply and the lifeblood or rural communities.

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A dozen killings of people who are homeless in metro Atlanta

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Too many Americans can’t get mental health treatment. Georgia can do better.

Research shows that only a half of Americans are able to get the mental health treatment they need, and that puts a strain on professionals and society.

ICE related protest in woodstock, Georgia

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Aggressive ICE enforcement turns Civil Rights Movement on its head

The Civil Rights Movement confronted aggressive tactics in the 1960s from the government, but ICE enforcement has gone even further again peaceful demonstrators.

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Former Rep. Tom Price: Congressman David Scott’s warmth, faith disarmed all

Former Republican Georgia Congressman Tom Price praises his former colleague, Democratic Rep. David Scott, who passed away Wednesday.

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On Earth Day, spend time outdoors. Enjoy sense of place green spaces provide.

On Earth Day, EPA Southeast administrator urges citizens to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the work and projects the agency is undertaking to improve public wellness.

ACLU news conference about Fulton County Jail conditions

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Fulton County’s jail crisis demands more than a staffing fix

When jails are overcrowded and understaffed, everyone loses. The Fulton County Jail is at a crossroads. Real reform requires collaboration and courage.

Trump visits North Georgia today but has eyes on Atlanta

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Republicans want Georgians not to believe their eyes. Voters aren’t fooled.

Democratic Party of Georgia's chair criticizes Republican statewide candidates for running on misleading messages and hooking their wagons to unpopular President Donald Trump.

Tianah Robinson’s father touches her casket as it leaves Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta following a celebration of life Saturday, April 18, 2026. Robinson was the 16-year-old who was killed during a shooting at Piedmont Park on following 404 Day celebrations. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Atlanta’s Easter weekend gun violence must never be acceptable to Georgians

Across Atlanta on Easter weekend, young people got caught in the crossfire of gun violence. Common-sense changes to Georgia firearms laws could have prevented tragedy.

Geoff Duncan answers a question during a forum for Democratic candidates for governor hosted by The Center for Strong Public Schools Action Fund at Morehouse College in Atlanta on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)

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Geoff Duncan is gaining support, but his past positions may come to haunt him

Former Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, now running as a Democrat for governor, faces a credibility issue because he has switched so many of his past political positions.

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Atlanta’s not done growing. But to many residents, it sure feels full.

Census numbers show that Atlanta is the No. 3 metropolitan area national in numeric population growth after Houston and Dallas. As the region grows, so do the challenges.

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Best time for artists who seek to reclaim their music rights is now

Musical artists who exercise their termination rights and reclaim control of their recordings and compositions can guarantee generational wealth for their families.

Lester Maddox turned the Capitol into a fortress during MLK’s funeral

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MLK to Kirk to Mueller: Americans have a history of speaking ill of the dead

When some of the United States’ most polarized figures died — sometimes in tragic ways — some people, from presidents to ordinary citizens, celebrated their demises.

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Rising home prices and worsening traffic show why workforce housing matters

Individuals can act now to improve housing affordability. Atlanta is undertaking its first comprehensive zoning rewrite in more than 40 years.

Homeless encampent on Leonard Tate Street SE

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Georgia’s homeless accountability bill is crucial. Gov. Kemp should sign it.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp should sign House Bill 295, which allows residents to sue local government when they won’t enforce local laws.