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‘Defund the Police’ Efforts Could Be Key to Defeating Democrats in Georgia Senate Runoffs

Posted by Stacey Matthews on November 11, 2020 14 Comments

Though Democrats like presidential nominee Joe Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) have claimed that last week's elections gave their party a "mandate" for the country, the shellacking Democrats took in House races tells a far different story:

https://twitter.com/ShaneGoldmacher/status/1325156580053037060

Schumer Celebrates, Anticipates Senate Control: “Now we take Georgia, then we change the world”

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on November 07, 2020 69 Comments

I am still digesting the "news" that deep red Georgia suddenly turned blue for Joe Biden, after rejecting Obama who had genuine momentum and enthusiasm in '08—not to mention the historic nature of being the first black president—and after voting for smarmy Mittens McRomneyCare over Obama in 2012. President Trump, of course, won the state in 2016.

Staffer at Berry College Placed on Leave for Denying That ‘Systematic Racism’ Exists

Posted by Mike LaChance on September 17, 2020 10 Comments

"Berry is committed to being a welcoming and diverse campus that encourages positive discussions"...

AutoZone Stabbing Suspect Allegedly Beat Cellmate to Death

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on September 10, 2020 53 Comments

Jayvon Hatchett the suspect arrested for allegedly perpetrating the AutoZone stabbing which occurred August 25, was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon. In court testimony, police said Hatchett explained he “felt the need to find a white male to kill.” Now, police are investigating the death of Hatchett's cellmate, Eddie Nelson, who was allegedly beaten to death by Hatchett.

Emory U. Hiring Another Diversity Official Despite Possible $84 Million Loss From Coronavirus

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 17, 2020 1 Comment

"the university recently launched a search for a Director of Diversity and Inclusion Education and Outreach"...

Students at University of Georgia Encouraged to Wear Masks During Sex

Posted by Mike LaChance on August 12, 2020 8 Comments

"The University Health Center’s advice on sexual activity was removed after going viral on social media."...

Emory University Introducing ‘Race and Ethnicity’ Course Requirement

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 15, 2020 12 Comments

"Emory University has a particular obligation and opportunity to focus a diversity requirement on the crucial role of race and ethnicity"...

Student Leaders and Professors at Emory U. Have Discussion on Abolishing Police

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 08, 2020 5 Comments

"Anti-black racism lies at the center of our country’s DNA"...

https://twitter.com/FOX5Atlanta/status/1279904545372585984

Reward Offered for Info on Shooting Death of 8-Year-Old Girl in Atlanta

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 06, 2020 32 Comments

Crime Stoppers announced a $10,000 reward for information regarding the murder of 8-year-old Secoriea Turner in Atlanta, GA, over the weekend.

Faculty Unhappy With Georgia Tech Decision to Not Require Masks for Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 06, 2020 2 Comments

"We are alarmed to see the Board of Regents and the University System of Georgia mandating procedures that do not follow science-based evidence"...

U. Georgia Marching Band Will No Longer Play Signature ‘Gone With the Wind’ Song

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 21, 2020 5 Comments

"Though the tradition has been under discussion for months within the band, the current social climate has highlighted the urgency of addressing it"...

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/tucker-carlson-reports-stepmother-of-ex-atlanta-officer-who-shot-rayshard-brooks-fired-from-job

Stepmother of Atlanta Ex-Officer Accused of Shooting Rayshard Brooks Fired From Job

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 19, 2020 31 Comments

Tucker Carlson first reported on Thursday night that Equity Prime Mortgage fired Melissa Rolfe, the stepmother of Garrett Rolfe, who is accused of killing Rayshard Brooks in Atlanta, GA. EPM confirmed the firing late Thursday night.

https://twitter.com/CourtneyDBryant/status/1273343485291225088

Reports: Atlanta Police Walking Off the Job Following Officer Charged With Felony Murder of Rayshard Brooks

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 17, 2020 171 Comments

Fulton County DA Paul Howard announced 11 charges against former officer Garrett Rolfe, including felony murder, in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks. I'm seeing reports on Twitter that Atlanta police officers have started to walk off the job in protest of the charges. The Atlanta Police Department denied the walk-out on Twitter.

Emory University Adding ‘Race and Ethnicity’ Requirement in Fall of 2021

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 22, 2020 11 Comments

"as part of their General Education Requirement beginning in the fall of next year"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh36kFCqPik

Wuhan Virus Watch: Carnival Cruise Bookings Reportedly Surge 600% After Announcing August Relaunch

Posted by Leslie Eastman on May 11, 2020 28 Comments

Perhaps this is another sign of disdain for pandemic-phobia.

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