Emory Law Professor’s Use of the “n-word” Shows Something Deeper

Recently, a professor at Emory Law School was accused of using the n-word during class while discussing a case.  The school did not fire the professor, but they did order-in some Starbucks-type unconscious bias training.  Pressure by students on this issue forced the school to deal with a deeper issue that using the n-word makes

Morning Reads for Friday, September 21, 2018

Fascinating interview. Inside the Waffle House Storm Command Center. First they came for UGA. Now they are after balloons. Self-awareness fail. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the water. Faster, please. I thought RUMOURS was a Fleetwood Mac album. The history of chowder (it will get cold sooner or later).

Morning Reads – Thusday, September 20, 2018

Good morning and Happy Thursday. We’re almost to the end of the week — and thank Heavens for that! Peaches “School safety has nothing to do with guns“ Unopposed lawmakers raking in campaign donations  Georgia’s high school graduation rate climbs  3 cities with the highest migration rates Educators endorse Abrams Jimmy Carter  Hunting on the

Speaker Ralston Shares Remarks at Georgia Southern on Rural Development

Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) shared some remarks today at Georgia Southern University on Rural Development in Georgia, including a call for an extension of the House Rural Development Council. The following is a press release, followed by additional coverage from Charlie Harper via Twitter. “Today, at the House Rural Development Council meeting, Speaker David

New election ordered for HD 28

Alternative Title: Election’HD28 II: Electric Boogaloo Yesterday evening, Senior Judge David Sweat found there was enough evidence to warrant a new election for House District 28 based on voting irregularities in last May’s primary election in Habersham County. In the primary, incumbent Representative Dan Gasaway was defeated by Chris Erwin by a total of 67

Late Morning Reads on September 19

GSU and Tech get $2.5 million to start Atlanta Global Studies Center  Journalist Jonathan Alter discusses turning points in Jimmy’s presidency.  Sonny presses ahead with unpopular move to relocate USDA offices.  Gov. Deal declares September as Balloon Month.  Science: Ronald Acuna is really good.  GSU releases 2018-19 basketball schedule