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Crossover Day 2025: Tracking Our Priorities
Crossover Day 2025 Yesterday was Crossover Day in Georgia, the day by which a bill must pass out of its…
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The Legacy of William Finch: The Fight for Public Education in the 19th Century and Today
The era of public education in the South began during the period of Reconstruction, typically considered to be between 1865…
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Reflecting on the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 2025
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a…
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The Public Harm Under a For-Profit Probation System: Spotlight on Augusta
Introduction Most Georgians will get a traffic ticket in their lifetime. Some may have to go to court for these…
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GBPI Poll Finds Many Georgians are Food Insecure and Agree Cutting Food Assistance is “Unfair”
A 2024 Georgia Budget and Policy Institute poll found that many Georgians have struggled to afford the cost of food.…
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Stand with Georgia Workers this Labor Day: Protect and Dignify Labor
Happy Labor Day, Georgia! Labor Day is a time to reflect on the values that unite us as Georgians. Across…
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Women’s Equality Day: Reflecting on Power, Progress and Persistent Gaps in Georgia
Each year on August 26th, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day to commemorate the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United…
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The Ongoing Battle for Student Loan Debt Relief
This blog explores the challenges of student loan debt relief and potential solutions, focusing on the experience of borrowers…
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Sine Die 2024
Introduction Staci Fox, President and CEO When the 2024 Legislative Session began on January 8th, Georgia was sitting on $10.9…
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