(APN) ATLANTA — Christian Enterkin, a candidate running for the District 5 Atlanta City Council seat currently held by incumbent Natalyn Archibong, has posted an opinion article on the East Atlanta Patch website attacking Atlanta Progressive News over an October 26, 2013 news article concerning Enterkin’s professional interest in cell phone towers and billboards. In the article, APN […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — Christian Enterkin, one of the three candidates currently challenging Atlanta City Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong (District 5) in next Tuesday’s Municipal Elections, has a professional interest in the placement and leasing of cell phone towers and billboards, two issues of importance to Atlantans. Archibong is the most progressive Member of the Council, according to the APN […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — Ricardo Mosby, the candidate backed by Mayor Kasim Reed in the District 9 Atlanta City Council race, has been using the promise of a free computer to entice voters, Atlanta Progressive News has learned. Last Saturday, October 19, 2013 Mosby held a Family Fun day at his Campaign Headquarters, where he gave away a free […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — Interested parties are closing in on the yard sign thief in the Atlanta City Council District 5 race, where yard signs have been disappearing for the reelection campaign of Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong. Archibong faces three challengers in the race including Christian Enterkin, John Paul Michalik, and Matt Rinker. Erstwhile challenger Jon Jones has dropped out […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — Jon Jones, a candidate for the Atlanta City Council District 5 seat currently held by Natalyn Archibong, has dropped out of the race with only three weeks left. Archibong–the most progressive member of the Council, according to the APN Atlanta City Councilmember Scorecard–faced four challengers in this November’s General Election, including Christian Enterkin, Jones, John […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — On Friday, October 11, 2013 animal rights activists held another protest outside the Georgia Aquarium to express outrage at Atlanta Pride, Atlanta’s gay pride festival, holding their annual kick-off party once again at the Aquarium. Meanwhile, activists are fighting in the courts to prevent eighteen beluga whales from becoming the next victims or casualties of the […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — The Atlanta Progressive News Board of Directors has completed its full endorsement list for Atlanta City Council and Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education (APS BOE) for 2013. To date, we have already announced several endorsements, along with full explanations. This list includes all endorsements for APS BOE, including ones already announced and ones that […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — Ethically challenged Atlanta City Councilman Lamar Willis (Post 3-at-large), sensing that he is about to lose his bid for reelection, has engaged in attacking challenger Andre Dickens and one of Dickens’s supporters, former Mayor Shirley Franklin. However, engaging in verbal attacks is not exactly a new strategy or practice for Mr. Willis. Atlanta Progressive News has compiled […]
Read moreThis article first appeared on the Inter-Press Service website at: http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/10/washington-state-becomes-latest-gmo-battleground/ SEATTLE, Washington, U.S., Oct 17 2013 (IPS) – The northwestern state of Washington could become the first in the U.S. to require labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on foods and food packages, after a similar measure in California failed last year. Over 353,000 Washingtonians signed on to a […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — The Atlanta Progressive News Board of Directors has completed its full endorsement list for Atlanta City Council and Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education for 2013. To date, we have already announced several endorsements, along with full explanations. This list includes all endorsements for City Council, including ones already announced and ones that are being […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — On October 03, 2013, Atlanta Progressive News revealed that Atlanta City Councilman Aaron Watson (Post 2-at-large) in November 2012 accused Councilwoman Yolanda Adrean (District 8) of racism for requesting a “white paper” from a City employee. Watson also accused Adrean of only being satisfied with testimony from White city officials. Watson is currently in a tight reelection […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — Atlanta City Councilman Alex Wan (District 6)–who has been a staunch enemy of public comment; who demanded that Atlanta taxpayers pay for his legal representation for his perceived right to a secret vote [later losing a Supreme Court of Georgia ruling in a case brought by APN’s News Editor–the present writer]; who oversaw questionable funds accrual and […]
Read more(APN) ATLANTA — The Supreme Court of Georgia has ordered that Atlanta City Councilman Lamar Willis (Post 3-at-large) be disbarred as a Georgia attorney. Willis is in a close reelection battle with candidate Andre Dickens. Atlanta Progressive News first reported on February 04, 2013 the appointment of a Special Master to review the State Bar of […]
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