During Women’s History Month, encourage girls who want to pursue STEM fields
Girls are still underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and math careers. Parents and educators have a key role in encouraging their pursuits.
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Parents play a key role in nurturing their children’s healthy news habits
American children are bombarded by all sorts of media and viewpoints. They need trusted adults' help in learning how to identify media bias and think critically.
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Georgia brewers are punished by law just for being based in the Peach State
Georgia-based brewers are at a disadvantage compared with out-of-state competitors under the law. A simple legal fix would allow them to reach consumers more broadly.
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Who will succeed Jesse Jackson as the galvanizing voice for diversity?
Now that the Rev. Jesse Jackson has passed, America needs leaders who will pick up the mantle of fighting for diversity, equity and inclusion like he did.
Why so many ethnic Black Americans are sitting out anti-ICE protests
Ethnic Black Americans — enslaved, freed and oppressed — pushed for centuries to extend the American Dream to all groups, but the respect was not reciprocal.
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How the Rev. Jesse Jackson got corporate America to take diversity seriously
The Rev. Jesse Jackson did not just march on the streets. He went to corporate America C-suite leaders to demand opportunities for Americans of diverse backgrounds.
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Congress can do better — and so can Georgia
In his final column for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jamie Dupree says little has changed over the last five years in Congress. That's not a good thing.
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Ga. small businesses shouldn’t have to sacrifice health care coverage to grow
As family health care premiums continue to rise annually, small businesses are facing tough choices about offering health coverage, but a state bill would create a new option.
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Before Obama, Jesse Jackson shaped Black America’s political imagination
Rev. Jesse Jackson's charisma and abilities were unmatched by his rivals, and while he didn't win the American presidency, he paved the way for Barack Obama to do so.
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Apalachee High shooting is a tragic case of parental irresponsibility
Colt Gray's parents and the system failed him when he needed mental health care.















