Opinion

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JASON ESTEVES

My mother worked hard but couldn’t afford healthcare. Georgia must do better.

Georgia has not expanded Medicaid, so many residents who worked hard all their lives could never afford the healthcare they needed. They deserve better.

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GUEST COLUMNISTS

Atlanta and Fulton County can solve jail crisis, if we choose real solutions

Systemic change is needed to solve the jail crisis in Atlanta and Fulton County, and diversion is key to the success of any long-term efforts to address it.

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Progressives virtue signal on political violence. Take a look in the mirror.

While Democrats and liberals denounce Trump's rhetoric, their both-sides-ism and hypocrisy is normalizing violence against right-wing politicians and leaders.

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GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta’s airport shouldn’t be held hostage by Washington shutdown politics

Government shutdowns show how much damage they can do to airport operations. That's why Atlanta's airport should opt out of TSA and use private contractors.

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AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Gerrymandering tit-for-tat battles put partisanship above good governance

Democrats once favored nonpartisan congressional redistricting, but they have put that position aside with Republicans' aggressive gerrymandering push across America.

GUEST COLUMN

Using technology like license plate readers to fight crimes protects Georgians

Georgia has sided in court cases with communities that seek to use license plate readers responsibly in law enforcement's crime fighting.

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GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta surveillance is more vast than you think. Time for stronger oversight.

Flock Safety services communities across metro Atlanta. The company says ICE doesn't have direct access to its data, but that doesn't mean the agency can't obtain it anyway.

AJC CONTRIBUTOR

Gerrymandering tit-for-tat battles put partisanship above good governance

Democrats once favored nonpartisan congressional redistricting, but they have put that position aside with Republicans' aggressive gerrymandering push across America.

GUEST COLUMN

Using technology like license plate readers to fight crimes protects Georgians

Georgia has sided in court cases with communities that seek to use license plate readers responsibly in law enforcement's crime fighting.

GUEST COLUMN

Atlanta surveillance is more vast than you think. Time for stronger oversight.

Flock Safety services communities across metro Atlanta. The company says ICE doesn't have direct access to its data, but that doesn't mean the agency can't obtain it anyway.

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GUEST COLUMN

King Charles III and America’s curious love affair with the British monarchy

King Charles III visits President Trump and addresses the Congress in U.S. nearly 250 years after the former British colony declared independence from the United Kingdom.

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GUEST COLUMN

Why the Southeast is burning. Extreme drought is only part of the reason.

Much of the southeastern U.S. has been in a drought since July 2025. The region has seen less than a quarter of its normal precipitation for a normal March to April.

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GUEST COLUMN

Georgia children deserve to grow up without fear of gun violence.

Firearms are now the No. 1 cause of death for children in Georgia. The state should be focused on making citizens safer than liberalizing firearms laws.

In Atlanta, illness can lead to eviction. Health care reform could prevent it

The cost of medical care and debt threaten vulnerable people's housing. Medicare for All would create a safety net to provide treatment without a crushing financial blow.

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GUEST COLUMNISTS

Medicare for All is the solution Georgians deserve

Too many Georgians are losing access to health care while companies are making profits and rural hospitals are closing. Medicare for All is the solution.

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GUEST COLUMNIST

How rural Georgians are benefiting from the One Big Beautiful Bill

In Georgia and across America, farmers and generational farms are at risk of shuttering, which impacts jobs, the food supply and the lifeblood or rural communities.

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GUEST COLUMN

Too many Americans can’t get mental health treatment. Georgia can do better.

Research shows that only a half of Americans are able to get the mental health treatment they need, and that puts a strain on professionals and society.

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GUEST COLUMN

Aggressive ICE enforcement turns Civil Rights Movement on its head

The Civil Rights Movement confronted aggressive tactics in the 1960s from the government, but ICE enforcement has gone even further again peaceful demonstrators.

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GUEST COLUMN

Former Rep. Tom Price: Congressman David Scott’s warmth, faith disarmed all

Former Republican Georgia Congressman Tom Price praises his former colleague, Democratic Rep. David Scott, who passed away Wednesday.

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AJC EDITORIAL

Editorial: Gov. Kemp should call legislators back in session to fix voting fail

Gov. Brian Kemp should call the Georgia General Assembly back into special session to decide how the state counts citizens’ votes.

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GUEST COLUMN

On Earth Day, spend time outdoors. Enjoy sense of place green spaces provide.

On Earth Day, EPA Southeast administrator urges citizens to enjoy the outdoors and learn about the work and projects the agency is undertaking to improve public wellness.

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GUEST COLUMN

Fulton County’s jail crisis demands more than a staffing fix

When jails are overcrowded and understaffed, everyone loses. The Fulton County Jail is at a crossroads. Real reform requires collaboration and courage.

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GUEST COLUMN

Republicans want Georgians not to believe their eyes. Voters aren’t fooled.

Democratic Party of Georgia's chair criticizes Republican statewide candidates for running on misleading messages and hooking their wagons to unpopular President Donald Trump.