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The Trump cult is reminiscent of Jonestown
With their lemming-like fanaticism, Trump’s supporters have more in common with religious zealots than thoughtful political allies.
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The Gathering Place nears its 50th anniversary
The community home for people with mental health challenges was the brainchild of the late Rita Gilleck.
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When the political divide hits close to home
My husband was always more conservative than I, but he’s moved farther to the right over time. It’s complicated.
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Contact elected representatives about Trump
It is becoming very clear that if we want to stop the Trump madness we must speak out.
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Local federal employee refuses nationwide invitation to resign
Upholding the values of my agency requires me to maintain my position as a federal government civil servant.
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Don’t fall for the AI-generated newsletter scam
An AI newsletter aimed at Athens is making money off the work of local journalists — but it doesn’t share that largesse with us.
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Athens needs to cough up cyber scam details
The City of Athens is twisting public records law to shield officials from scrutiny. It has to stop.
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A word to fellow down-hearted progressives
Progressives must not let the assertion of invincibility and the whisper of inevitability succeed in demoralizing us.
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Athens officials created a crisis with the Lostro project
The project will create a cluster of congestion Uptown without public review, impact studies or even a conversation with nearby businesses.
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Corporate accountability should extend to parking lots, too
How can the common folk be expected to get by when the system is rigged so that corporations won’t be held accountable for their neglect?
