America at 250: Expand who is seen, who is heard and who has opportunity
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, citizens must reflect upon the past but also take action to amplify the stories of all Americans.
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America at 250: Celebrating 2½ centuries of disagreeing about our democracy
The Carter Center's work on democracy and conflict resolution has gone from abroad to inside the U.S. to address polarization and help citizens disagree in productive ways.
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America at 250: Atlanta created the model for civil rights and prosperity
Former Mayor Andrew Young took the work of the Civil Rights Movement to take Atlanta global. Race and class gaps continue to be struggles for communities across the U.S.
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America at 250: First-generation Americans lean into their parents’ cultures
First-generation Americans posed for photos in the garb of their immigrant parents to showcase what bridges the old world from the new and what unites rather than divides us.
America at 250: How to live the ‘Georgia Way’ as a discipline for public life
Americans can find inspiration in Georgia's story as citizens celebration the birth of the United States of America 250 years ago.
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America at 250: Thanks to civics educators for forming our nation’s future
American civics educators perform a fundamentally important role in democracy by helping students become actualized and contributing members of democracy who value character.
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Readers write
Readers express concern at the lack of decency in political office and disunity among citizens.
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Rick Jackson’s win is a plot twist that may upend the Ossoff-Bottoms ticket
Insurgent candidate Rick Jackson beat GOP favorite Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and made it harder for Democrats to return to the governor's mansion.
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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.



















