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Men are expected to be stoic, but break the ‘man rules’ to heal and thrive
Men are expected to be tough guys even when they are hurting, but the "sucking it up" approach does not provide healing; genuine connection, compassion and courage do.
Georgia candidates for governor should make welfare reform a top priority
Welfare reform is key to maintaining Georgia as a leader in economic development, and gubernatorial candidates must make this a top-tier issue in their campaigns.
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On Thanksgiving, remember that gratitude makes good citizens, heals divisions
Political divisions are poisoning communities across America, but the antidote to polarity is gratitude and remembering why President Lincoln established Thanksgiving Day.
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If we had ranked choice elections in Georgia, we’d be done voting this year
Georgia voters went to the polls Nov. 4, but many must cast ballots again Dec. 2 for dozens of runoff races. That's why the state should shift to ranked choice voting.
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Whether in Congress or at the Thanksgiving table, dialogue can reduce conflict
The glue that holds any relationship together despite irreconcilable differences is friendship through trust and commitment.
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CEOs in Atlanta and beyond: Don’t regress on supporting working mothers.
A positive consequence of COVID is that remote working offered flexibility for working parents, but companies are backtracking and women, especially, are leaving their jobs.
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Trump said he would fix Joe Biden’s inflation mess. The economy is worse now.
Republicans won big in 2024 by opposing Biden-Harris economic policies and inflation. However, Trump's signature policy, tariffs, is resulting in lost jobs and higher prices.
For Giving Tuesday, Georgians should continue legacy of supporting nonprofits
Nonprofits have stepped up their work in the wake of cuts to food, health and jobs programs, and they need Georgians to donate generously to help keep the work going.
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If Georgia eliminates the income tax, there are costly tradeoffs to consider
Georgia lawmakers are debating whether to eliminate the state income tax. If they do, they may risk slowing tax revenue growth and spurring increases in other taxes.
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Is U.S. ready to listen to Indian boarding schools survivors and descendants?
The United States must reckon with past abuses of Native American youth by approving the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S. Act.


















