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US news

What to Watch as Voters Head to Polls in Georgia, Oregon and Elsewhere

In special elections in California and primary contests in other states, California's 20th Congressional District primary results indicate a Republican lead, while Georgia and Oregon see competitive races in the Democratic primary. [ more ]

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2 days ago

Europe news

Opinion | Do Not Allow Putin to Capture Another Pawn in Europe

The Russian Law in Georgia is perceived as an attempt to suppress opposition and align the country with Russia, drawing criticism and threats of sanctions from the US and Europe. [ more ]

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Europe news

EU's Varhelyi says mix-up led to Georgian PM's death threats claim

European Commissioner mentioned attack on Slovak PM to influence Georgian PM on 'Russian law'. [ more ]

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Europe news

Why protesters in Georgia are opposed to a 'foreign agents' law and why it matters

Controversial 'foreign agents' bill in Georgia sparks massive protests over foreign influence. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgia advances foreign agents' bill as 20,000 rally against it

The ruling party in Georgia reintroduced a controversial foreign influence bill, sparking mass protests and concerns over aligning with Russia over EU ties. [ more ]

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13 hours ago

EU data protection

Georgia parliament pushes through 'foreign agents' law DW 05/28/2024

The controversial "foreign agents" bill in Georgia, triggering protests and Western criticism, threatens media freedom and EU aspirations. [ more ]

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Europe news

Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against Russia' bill

Protesters in Georgia rally against a foreign agents bill resembling Russian legislation. [ more ]

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Europe news

Georgia Dreaming: Is Another Color Revolution About to Kick Off?

Protesters in Georgia demand government resignation due to perceived alignment shift away from the EU towards Russia. [ more ]

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12 hours ago

Europe politics

Georgian parliament overrides president's veto on foreign influence' law

Georgia's parliament approved a foreign influence law despite protests and international criticism. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Georgia at the crossroads as foreign influence law deepens divisions

Tensions in Georgia erupt over foreign influence law, sparking daily protests. [ more ]

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Europe news

Georgia police accused of beating protesters against foreign influence' bill

Riot police accused of excessive force against protesters in Georgia picketing over a controversial foreign influence law. [ more ]

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11 hours ago

US news

Have You Enrolled in Georgia's Medicaid Work Requirement Program? We'd Like to Hear From You.

Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program requires 80 hours of professional, academic, or community activities for Medicaid eligibility, unique as the sole Medicaid work requirement program in the US. [ more ]

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19 hours ago

EU data protection

Europe live: Georgia's parliament to vote on overriding veto on foreign agents' law

President of Georgia vetoed a Russian-spirited foreign agents' law citing contradiction with European standards and constitution, facing potential override by parliament. [ more ]

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1 day ago

Europe news

The oligarch behind Georgia's pivot to Russia DW 05/27/2024

Georgia's ruling party, Georgian Dream, is pushing a 'foreign influence' bill despite opposition, triggering concerns of a shift towards Russian-style crackdowns.

Critics fear the bill, requiring entities with over 20% foreign funding to register as 'bearing the interests of a foreign power,' will curb opposition, civil society, and media. [ more ]

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1 day ago

Europe news

Who is behind Georgia's pivot to Russia? DW 05/27/2024

Critics fear Georgia's 'foreign influence' bill aligns with Russian tactics and distances from Europe. [ more ]

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Europe news

Tzar Ivanishvili: Who is behind Georgia's pivot to Russia? DW 05/23/2024

Georgia's ruling party, led by Ivanishvili, faces criticism for the "foreign influence" bill despite claims of transparency, raising concerns of an authoritarian shift. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgia's president vetoes controversial foreign agents' bill

President Salome Zourabichvili has vetoed the foreign influence bill that resembles Russian legislation. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

EU data protection

Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances foreign influence' bill

Georgia's Parliament is advancing a foreign influence bill critiqued for media freedom impact, mimicking a Russian law, amid protests and international concern. [ more ]

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Key Players in Trump's Georgia Criminal Case Face Voters

Donald J. Trump's criminal case in Georgia involves key players Fani T. Willis, the district attorney, and Scott McAfee, the presiding judge, facing re-election amid turbulence. [ more ]

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US news

Can Biden Recapture Lightning in a Bottle in Georgia?

The visit to Georgia by President Biden, initially to rally support for Democratic Senate candidates, turned into a victory lap after he won the state, but subsequent challenges have arisen. [ more ]

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EU data protection

Georgia should scrap 'foreign influence' law: Council of Europe

Georgia should repeal its controversial 'foreign influence' law, sparking mass protests amid concerns of press freedom and stifling opposition voices. [ more ]

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Europe news

Georgia: Thousands protest 'foreign agent' bill in Tbilisi DW 05/11/2024

Thousands protested a bill requiring NGOs to register as foreign agents in Georgia, sparking concern about civil society and foreign influence. [ more ]

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#democracy

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EU data protection

US restricts visas for Georgia over foreign agent' bill

The US will impose visa restrictions and review relations with Georgia over a controversial foreign agent bill, targeting individuals undermining democracy. [ more ]

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Right-wing politics

The Real Stakes of Georgia's Foreign Agent Law

The Georgian parliament is considering a law to label certain organizations as foreign agents, causing controversy and international concern. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgian parliament passes foreign agents' bill amid scuffles

The bill in Georgia requires organizations receiving significant foreign funding to register as foreign agents, sparking political turmoil and mass protests. [ more ]

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#election-interference

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US news

New Challenge for Judge in Trump Georgia Case: His Own Election

Delays in former President Trump's trial in Georgia due to judge's election campaign. [ more ]

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Law

Fulton 19 Update: Jones probe, Trump gets NYC day in court, Georgia summer trial date off track * Georgia Recorder

Investigation led by Pete Skandalakis into Lt. Gov. Burt Jones' alleged election interference post-2020. [ more ]

#president-biden

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Left-wing politics

Despite Billions in Investments, Biden Trails in Arizona and Georgia

President Biden's economic policies have led to significant investments in Arizona and Georgia, but have not boosted his political support in these states. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

They're Biden's biggest fans. Here's what they'd change about the President

President Biden's waning popularity among his previously strong base raises concerns in Clayton County, GA. [ more ]

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#russian-influence

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Europe politics

Georgia: EU, NATO condemn passing of 'foreign agent' law DW 05/15/2024

The controversial law in Georgia, seen as influenced by Russia, draws condemnation from the West, impacting the country's prospects of joining the EU and NATO. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgia's president vetoes media law that has provoked weeks of protests

Georgia's president vetoed a Russian-style media law, labeling it as against European standards and Georgia's Constitution. [ more ]

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#foreign-agents-bill

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Europe news

US warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west

US warns Georgia against aligning with Russia amid passing of Kremlin-inspired law. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

EU data protection

Ukraine Drones Target Russia's Smolensk Region, Says Governor

The controversial draft legislation in Georgia could have negative consequences for civil society and the country's EU ambitions. [ more ]

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#european-union

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Europe politics

Georgia's president plans foreign agent law veto as 'symbol' DW 05/15/2024

President Salome Zourabichvili plans to veto a contentious law on 'foreign influence' despite potential parliamentary override. [ more ]

Fast Company

Law

Georgia moves forward with 'Russian law' targeting media-risking its path to joining the EU

Georgia's proposed law would require media and organizations to register under foreign influence if over 20% funding from abroad. [ more ]

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Europe politics

Georgian MP punches opponent in face in brawl over foreign agents' bill

Georgian Dream party introduces controversial bill on foreign agents prompting violent clashes in parliament and criticism from Western countries. [ more ]

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Europe politics

EU candidate Georgia wants to outlaw LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' DW 03/31/2024

Georgian authorities are proposing a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' and same-sex marriages, citing the protection of family values and minors.

Critics argue that the ruling party is leveraging conservative ideals to secure more votes in the upcoming parliamentary elections, potentially exploiting LGBTQ+ rights for political gain. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Europe news

Was the Former President of Georgia Poisoned? : State of the World from NPR

Georgia seeks EU membership

Former President's treatment may complicate EU membership [ more ]

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Law

Georgia's president vetoes media law that's provoked weeks of protests

President of Georgia vetoed controversial "Russian law" targeting media, sparking mass protests. [ more ]

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Europe news

Russia-backed borders in Georgia condemned by rights court DW 04/09/2024

Russia violated human rights charter by setting up borders blocking movement from breakaway regions into Georgia.

ECHR condemns Russia's actions of border enforcement between Georgia and breakaway regions Abkhazia and South Ossetia. [ more ]

#donald-trump

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Law

Trump and Allies Appeal Ruling That Allowed Georgia Prosecutor to Keep Case

The defendants challenge the judge's ruling on prosecutor's conflict of interest in the Georgia election interference case.

Efforts are being made to have the criminal case dismissed or the prosecutor and her office disqualified. [ more ]

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US politics

D.A. Denies Improper Relationship With Special Trump Prosecutor

Lawyers for Trump and his allies argued that the prosecutors should be disqualified due to their romantic and financial entanglements.

The hearing involved the prosecutors being grilled about their personal lives, including trips, breakups, and expenses. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law

Vote Fraud Hype Group 'True The Vote' Admits In Court Filings It Has ZERO Proof

The odds of prosecuting Donald Trump in Georgia for election crimes are declining.

Former President Trump's allies have admitted to having zero evidence to back up claims of election fraud. [ more ]

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US politics

Georgia's Fulton county hacked, but DA says Trump election case is unaffected

Officials in Georgia's Fulton County reported a cyberattack that interrupted routine operations in the court and other systems.

The cyberattack did not affect the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, as the election case materials were stored in a separate secure system. [ more ]

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US politics

Trump lawyers move to dismiss Fani Willis, accusing her of 'racial prejudice'

Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked for the district attorney prosecuting him in Georgia to be dismissed, citing racial prejudice.

The move comes after the district attorney made a speech at a historically black church in which she claimed her critics were attacking her and the special prosecutor because they are people of color. [ more ]

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New York City

How Allegations of an Office Romance Came to Complicate the Case Against Trump

Fani T. Willis, the district attorney of Georgia's Fulton County, is facing allegations of a romantic relationship with a lawyer and judge she hired as special prosecutor for the Trump case.

Credit card statements from the lawyer's divorce case show that he purchased airline tickets for both himself and Willis for trips on separate occasions. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Europe news

Ukraine, Poland, Georgia: Which teams have qualified for Euro 2024?

Ukraine, Poland, and Georgia are the final three teams to qualify for Euro 2024.

Ukraine played their playoff game in neutral Poland due to security reasons during the war against Russia. [ more ]

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2 months ago

SF real estate

It's Spooktacular: Atlanta-Area Homage to Disneyland's Haunted Mansion Is Listed for $2.2M

Replica of Disney's Haunted Mansion in Georgia with modern interior.

Property meticulously designed to resemble the Haunted Mansion in its architecture. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

Star Wars VFX studio Whiskytree is bucking the downturn and expanding

Whiskytree expanding to a second location in Georgia highlights the growth of VFX industry in the region.

Georgia's entertainment industry incentive scheme and thriving community in Alpharetta attract VFX studios like Whiskytree. [ more ]

#lgbtq

Queerty

LGBT

This self-hating gay man is spearheading Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" initiative

The Georgia Senate has advanced a bill that would require schools to get written permission from parents to discuss gender identity and related topics with students.

The bill would also prevent schools from changing a child's name or records without consulting parents, potentially outing transgender students to their families. [ more ]

Advocate.com

LGBT

New 'Georgia Women's Bill of Rights' guts protections for trans women, eliminates gender identity

A proposed bill in Georgia, H.B. 1128, seeks to strip protections based on sexual and gender identity.

The bill defines sex based on biological factors and removes references to gender and gender identity. [ more ]

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US politics

Black Churches in Georgia Unite to Mobilize Voters in a Key Battleground

Two of the largest Black church groups in Georgia are joining forces to mobilize Black voters in the state.

The African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church plan to combine resources and parishioners for a get-out-the-vote program. [ more ]

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Marketing

Georgia House panel endorses bill to force social media political messenger disclosures

The Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously supported a bill requiring public disclosure of paid content by political campaigns and candidates.

The bill, known as House Bill 1039, aims to inform voters about endorsements on social media and does not specify a follower threshold for influencers. [ more ]

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US politics

How Mark Meadows Became the Least Trusted Man in Washington

Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, is now working for the Conservative Partnership Institute (C.P.I.) and earns an annual salary of $847,000.

Meadows is facing charges related to his alleged participation in a racketeering scheme to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results. [ more ]

Truthout

LGBT

Georgia Republicans Target Transgender People in "Women's Bill of Rights"

Georgia conservatives have introduced a bill that would end the legal recognition of transgender people in the state.

HB 1128, titled 'Georgia Women's Bill of Rights,' would deprive transgender individuals of their legal rights and protections and remove LGBTQ people from hate crime law. [ more ]

#pittsburgh-steelers

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers land starting OT in new mock draft

The Pittsburgh Steelers may draft another offensive tackle in the upcoming NFL draft.

Amarius Mims is a potential target for the Steelers at No. 20 overall. [ more ]

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers Have Georgia On Their Mind In Bucky Brooks' First 2024 Mock Draft

Bucky Brooks predicts that the Pittsburgh Steelers will select Amarius Mims, a tackle from Georgia, in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.

The Steelers are in need of another bookend to their offensive line and Mims' size and athleticism make him an intriguing option. [ more ]

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Education

Brooklyn Bar Association president-elect highlights voting rights issues at BHM event

Anthony Vaughn Jr. addresses voting rights at Black History Month event

Georgia's voter ID requirements disproportionately affect students at private HBCUs [ more ]

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