When Planned Parenthood Southeast interim President and CEO Mairo Akpose was appointed in 2024, she was the group’s fifth leader in less than four years. And now just one year later Akpose is out, forced to resign after a successful effort to oust her because she espoused ‘conservative’ views on gender identity, including refusing to use “they/them” pronouns for staffers. That despite a nearly 30% increase in patient volume during Akpose’s tenure. An organization in disarray, Planned Parenthood Southeast’s stability is SINKING…
Atlanta Beltline light rail back on the menu?
Many Atlantans were dismayed when Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly tabled the idea of light rail along the Atlanta Beltline, the city’s wildly popular and successful pedestrian path. After all, light rail was a core part of the loop’s original vision, meant to connect the city all around its (eventual) 22-mile loop. But now the Atlanta City Council is pushing back, with 11 councilmembers, led by Atlanta City Councilwoman Kelsea Bond signing onto a resolution signaling support for the idea. Expect fierce resistance and debate, but the push has pro-transit advocates RISING…
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