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Immigration and Refugees

Anti-immigrant bills at the state house, while resistance builds statewide

Last Thursday, ‘A Day Without Immigrants,’ protests occurred across the nation, including right here in Georgia. Meanwhile, state legislators are considering proposals (again) to create driver’s licenses that specifically identify immigrants. Students, employees and business owners did not go to school or work, or spend their money going out, as part of ‘A Day Without Immigrants,’ nationwide protests of Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant executive orders. There are local news reports of people participating in Athens, Atlanta,

Podcast Ep. 09: Presidential race and protests

Today on the show we are talking about the presidential race in Georgia. Listen to our interview with Richard McDaniel, the director of the Hillary Clinton campaign here in Georgia, and a discussion on the role our state will play in November and where Sanders supporters will fall. We’re also talking about the recent demonstrations in Atlanta and the politics of policing the south. You can Subscribe and Listen to the podcast on iTunes, and be sure to leave us

Race & Racism

Twitter, your racism is showing

The past seven days have been intense and incredible in Atlanta. Hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of protesters have been out in the streets every day, sparked by the deaths of #PhilandoCastile and #AltonSterling in Minnesota and Baton Rouge. Plenty of activity close to home has also sustained protesters, including the discovery of a black man found hanged in Piedmont Park (which is officially being called a suicide) and the police shooting of Deravis Caine Rogers (the officer involved

Podcast Ep. 7: Gun Violence and Ethics

Today on the show we’re talking about the issue on everyone’s mind: gun violence. After last week’s tragic killings, we’re focusing on how this violence affects Georgia and what is happening in the aftermath. We’re also discussing Governor Deal’s recent appointment to the Ethics Commission and the ethical problems with it. You can Subscribe and Listen to the podcast on iTunes, and be sure to leave us a rating and review! I remember the first time as a