(APN) ATLANTA — In our continuing in-depth coverage of Atlanta’s Mayoral and City Council races, Atlanta Progressive News sat down with Adam Brackman, candidate for Post 1 at Large, to learn more about his position on key issues. Previously, APN has interviewed former Councilman Michael Julian Bond, another candidate in this race, for the seat being vacated by Ceasar Mitchell, […]
Read moreWhat’s a co-pay? Canadians Talk About Their Healthcare System Of course, Canada’s healthcare system has its problems (which have been greatly exaggerated by opponents of healthcare reform in this country). There are waiting lists for non-emergency and elective procedures, for instance. But keep these things in mind: (1) Canada is on a higher rung on the spiral. Its problems […]
Read morePresident Obama is set to address a joint session of Congress Wednesday night in order to talk about his vision of healthcare reform. The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site is hosting a live, outdoor viewing of the speech. The event will take place at the Peace Plaza 450 Auburn Avenue NE (on Auburn between Jackson and Boulevard). The […]
Read morePresident Obama will deliver a speech on education today during an event at a school in Arlington, Va. Below is the text of that speech. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below. Prepared Remarks of President Barack ObamaBack to School Event Arlington, Virginia September 8, 2009 The President: Hello everyone – how’s everybody doing today? I’m here […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — At least 1,000 people converged on the State Capitol Thursday, September 03, 2009, to rally for health care reform one more time before US Congress returns to Washington, DC, next week. Event organizers, led by the Greater Atlanta chapter of MoveOn.org, Health Care for America NOW! (HCAN), and the Georgia chapter of Organizing for America, encouraged attendees […]
Read more(All photos by Jonathan Springston, Senior Staff Writer, Atlanta Progressive News)
Read moreCandidates listen to the rules before the start of Tuesday’s forum. – Photo by Jonathan Springston, Senior Staff Writer, Atlanta Progressive News The recent article by APN regarding the Georgia STAND-UP Candidates’ Forum story notes a seven-plank community issues platform compiled by Alliance members. Read the platform in full below: Good Jobs Good Jobs includes the creation of quality jobs […]
Read moreBreaking 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 […]
Read moreThe right-wingers who disrupted town-hall meetings were wrong about the death panels. The pending legislation would not create them. In fact, they already exist, already dominate our healthcare nonsystem, and are laughing all the way to the bank as they deny coverage to sick people and life-saving treatments to their own critically-ill policyholders. What’s more, the so-called healthcare “reform” bills […]
Read moreThis article contains additional reporting by Matthew Cardinale, News Editor. (APN) ATLANTA — Atlanta City Council candidates, including incumbents, challengers, and candidates for open seats answered questions at a forum held by Georgia STAND-UP Alliance at the IBEW Auditorium on Tuesday, September 01, 2009. Candidates at the forum represented all three at-large Council seats as well as District seats in […]
Read moreThis article first appeared on the Inter-Press Service at: http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=48276 ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug 31 (IPS) – The Emory University School of Law and a coalition of Iranian students co-hosted a daylong seminar Saturday to discuss the controversial Jun. 12 Iranian presidential election and the human rights abuses perpetrated in its wake. Panelists included university professors and other experts on Iranian […]
Read moreGlenn 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 […]
Read moreDaryl 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 […]
Read moreQualifying 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, […]
Read moreI 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 […]
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