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2017 Legislative Session

New coal ash regulations on the way?

Coal-fired power plants produce an dangerous waste product: coal ash. Two Georgia legislators are poised to introduce bills to limit how this waste product — often full of heavy metals and other contaminants — can be disposed of. Coal ash is ugly stuff. Right now, Duke Energy is trying to settle a lawsuit with residents in North Carolina who are concerned their well water will be contaminated by nearby unlined coal ash pits. In Tennessee, a

Economy

Thoughts from the ATL Airport Protest

Only a week after the historic Women’s Marches nationwide, including a 60,000-strong gathering in downtown Atlanta, protesters were out in force once again rallying against President Trump’s immigration ban. I went to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to join in the protest and broadcast the event live for Better Georgia. I had a chance to speak with several of the protesters at the rally, which was was said to swell past 5,000 at its peak. One protester

Trump wins. We lose.

Trump has been in office less than a week and his anti-abortion campaign promises are already gaining traction. If an international organization receives money from the American government, they cannot provide, let alone discuss, abortions. Even if that organization is  funding that part of their work with their own money. Trump just signed an executive order, called the global gag rule or Mexico City Policy, putting this directive into place. The policy was first introduced by President

Ethics

Trump and Perdue: an ethically challenged bunch

Congrats to Sonny Perdue on becoming President Donald Trump’s secretary of agriculture. Trump seems to be adept at picking like-minded folks. For example, both Perdue and Trump have made some questionable ethical decisions, particularly around their finances. Like president, like secretary, as they say? Perdue’s sight unseen Florida swampland purchase allowed Perdue to skip — or at least delay for a long time — paying $300,000 in federal taxes. And at the same time, back in 2006, Perdue

Healthcare

Anti-abortion event dwarfed by Women’s March

In stark contrast to the estimated 60,000 Georgians who marched in solidarity last Saturday against the outlandish anti-woman rhetoric of President Trump, a few hundred people gathered for anti-abortion rally at the state capitol. Among those in attendance were right wing extremist Mike Griffin and controversial former GOP Congressman Paul Broun. The event also drew other colorful characters, including a confused secessionist. While the Trump administration and out-of-touch right-wingers are trying to normalize #AlternativeFacts, one fact is

Podcast Ep. 27: Tom and Sonny

Today on the show we’re talking to Zach Nikonovich-Kahn of Families First about what legislation their organization is keeping an eye on. We’re also talking about two politicians from Georgia that have been picked for Trump’s cabinet: Tom Price was nominated for Secretary of Health and Human Services and former Governor Sonny Perdue was nominated for Secretary of Agriculture. Listen in to find out why these men should not be allowed to take these positions.