Atlanta Progressive News

I just posted a correction and several updates to the news story on Atlanta Progressive News regarding last night’s raid. So far, Southern Voice has posted a quick item referring to our report; and national glbt blogs are picking up the story.  I have also spoken with WABE and received an email from Fox News. In addition, the bar owner, […]

As other media outlets begin to cover this story–and thankfully, many our crediting APN for breaking it–other Eagle patrons are beginning to speak out about what they witnessed. Nick Kopserki said the following on Creative Loafing Atlanta’s Fresh Loaf blog: “i was there with a friend. while on the floor i was reminded of stonewall. it felt like it wasn’t […]

Breaking news.  I’m pretty sure you heard it here first.  Angela Moore, elections integrity advocate, will run for Secretary of State in 2010.  According to Moore, she expects former 2006 candidates, State Sen. Gail Bucker and Fulton Commissioner Darryl Hicks, to run again.  She does not expect former 2006 candidates Shyam Reddy or Scott Holcomb to run again.  APN endorsed […]

Glenn Thomas–who some believed was the most progressive candidate in the race amongst the top 5 contenders–has withdrawn from the race.  It isn’t clear whether the email from Glenn is real or whether it is “a hack” again (see incident a couple months ago).  Top 4 remaining contenders: Norwood, Borders, Reed, Spikes.  I’m actually a little surprised he didn’t go […]

Daryl Graham, a spokesman for the GA NAACP, has withdrawn from the Post 2 at large race.  Remaining in that race: Amir Farokhi, Aaron Waton formerly of AHA Board of Commissioners, and Weslee Knapp. Daryl had entered the race early, but hasn’t been seen campaigning very hard.  It was clear he had money troubles, and I had predicted this would […]

Qualifying in local races ended today and the big list is available online. As of right now, it looks like several candidates dropped out of the Mayoral race in addition to Glenn Thomas.  Left in the race are Borders, Brownlowe, Norwood, Reed, Spikes, and–new candidate–Kyle Keyser. Council Post at large 1- Looks like not qualifying include Tonta Draper, Neetta Black-Heart, […]

I attended the Rep. Long endorsement press conference yesterday.  Afterwards, I got Mary to do a surprise call in to Adam Shapiro’s show on 89.3 FM WRFG during APN’s normal Thursday interview slot- if you didn’t hear it, you missed out! The press conference was part of Norwood’s effort to demonstrate that her support comes from all over the City […]

And just comes off sounding nasty. This from WABE- check out their website for the audio. BORDERS: The question has come up in the city, what will you do when people don’t do their jobs? And my response has been, I will fire them. I don’t have that ability with Ms. Norwood, but I offer that opportunity to the citizens […]

State Sen. Kasim Reed’s campaign sent out new poll numbers showing Reed has gained, and that Borders does not have as much support as shown in other polls.  While the numbers are by a former leading pollster for the Democratic National Cmte, Reed’s campaign should have acknowledged–at least mentioned the fact–that the firm that ran the poll is also a […]

A reader sent us a report listing the salaries for all officials at Atlanta Public Schools.  According to the report, Superintendent Beverly Hall made $353,710.95 in the 2008 Fiscal Year.  I think that’s a lot, don’t you?  That’s over a third of a million dollars.

People are boycotting Whole Foods because the CEO had an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal advocating for a free market system for health care.  The op-ed was very problematic; I joined the boycott on Facebook but haven’t completely kept with it.  But it’s so conveniently located and I don’t have a car. #### With a projected $1.8 trillion deficit […]