Opinion

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UFC fighter’s slur against Michelle Obama shows transphobia has no bounds

Josh Hokit’s transphobic remark about former first lady Michelle Obama deserves a deeper examination — not because it was new, but because it was familiar.

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America at 250: Adams, Jefferson disagreed to the end on Revolution’s meaning

Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson shaped the course of the United States of America, but they became bitter political opponents. They both died on July 4, 1826.

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Three years after Norfolk Southern train disaster, finish job on rail safety

Congress failed to pass the Railway Safety Act after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2020. Now, federal lawmakers have a new shot.

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Noteable Atlanta buildings
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Why an Atlanta-based federal judge’s misconduct became Congress’ business

A Georgia federal judge was reprimanded for having an affair with a police officer and lying about it. Congress has a constitutional duty to pursue an impeachment inquiry.

Data Center Legislation
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Georgia faces a public health disaster. Call a data center state of emergency.

Georgians are frustrated that lawmakers are favoring the data center industry over citizens' concerns about public health and resources management.

Andrew Young Through the Years
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Atlanta model goes statewide. Can Georgia show America a better way forward?

CNN polling shows that nearly half of Americans identify as independents, so winning in November will require partisans to create broad coalitions that talk to all Georgians.

Budget hearings
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Three-year bachelor’s degrees are the future. They need a better name.

Atlanta Housing to Break Ground on Historic Civic Center Redevelopment
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Atlanta is running out of the tools that make affordable housing possible

Iran War Strait of Hormuz
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Why Iran matters in Georgia: Hormuz, executions and the fight for freedom

Spain forward Lamine Yamal (right) dribbles under pressure during a World Cup match against Cape Verde on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Atlanta Stadium. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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As we watch the World Cup, let’s talk about the global state of civic freedom

World Cup fans pack a MARTA train in downtown Atlanta for a game and the FIFA Fan Festival on Monday, June 15, 2026. (Ben Gray for the AJC)
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Atlanta gets a win for World Cup traffic not being worse

Jim King Jr. and Jim King Sr.
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This Father’s Day, let’s be honest about caring for our aging dads

Jackie George Sickle Cell Foundation
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Thousands of sickle cell disease patients have relied on one woman for decades

LEG DAY 15
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Sickle cell patients come seeking care. Doctors treat them as drug-seekers.

Risky Medicine - Opinion
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Georgia must stop risky medicine before more patients are harmed

College Park Juneteenth Parade
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As a Black American, here’s why I cannot celebrate Juneteenth