by CJ Pearson | Mar 25, 2020 | The Forum
The lack of civics education in our country is a threat to the future of our democracy, and we’re going in the wrong direction. Consider that over one in three Americans could not name a single right protected by the First Amendment, according to the Annenberg...
by John Hall | Mar 24, 2020 | The Forum
As allergy season comes on us, we are in for a new round of hysteria unless calm hands take the wheel. This contagious outbreak needs aggressive and wide-ranging medical response with reasonable precautions. However, the economic overreaction– driven by...
by Richard T. Griffiths | Mar 23, 2020 | The Forum
Since the beginning of the Georgia Open Records Act, the Legislature has exempted itself from the state’s sunshine laws. Two identical bills, submitted by Gov. Brian Kemp’s floor leaders in the House and Senate, would fix that. If passed, Senate Bill 503 and...
by Marc Hyden | Mar 18, 2020 | The Forum
It’s hard to escape the torrent of concerning news about the coronavirus. We see it in the newspaper and social media and hear about it at the office watercooler. While it is critical for Georgians to stay informed, many of these articles do little more...
by Phil Kent | Mar 16, 2020 | The Forum
University System of Georgia (USG) chief academic officer, Dr. Tristan Denley, recently testified before the state House Committee on Higher Education about his plan to reduce core courses students must take upon enrollment. It includes abolition of the...
by D.A. King | Mar 12, 2020 | The Forum
How “pro-enforcement” is today’s Republican state leadership on illegal immigration? With today being Crossover Day under the Gold Dome, Georgia voters will hopefully be allowed a clear view of where their House Reps stand on sanctuary policies for criminal...
