John Kasich ducks a Trump-Lewis fight in Atlanta
Our AJC colleague Michelle Baruchman contributed this report: The setting was perfect for Ohio Gov. John Kasich to take a dig at his once (and…
Trump meets with Martin Luther King Jr.’s oldest son on MLK Day
Donald Trump met with Martin Luther King Jr.’s oldest son on Monday to mark the national holiday commemorating the slain civil rights leader’s work –…
Bernie Sanders: MLK would be outraged at Trump White House
Our AJC colleague Michelle Baruchman contributed this report: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders gave a forceful tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday at the…
Secession and David Poythress’ finest moment
Charlie Harper over at Georgiapol.com was the first to tell us that David Poythress, the former labor commissioner and two-time Democratic candidate for governor, died…
Leslie Dunbar, behind-the-scenes figure in Atlanta’s Civil Rights movement, has died
While the ice fell Friday night, former U.S. ambassador and mayor Andrew Young called to inform us of the death of Leslie Dunbar, the man…
Vincent Fort’s 2017 mayoral bid gets boost from Bernie Sanders
State Sen. Vincent Fort introduces Bernie Sanders at his rally at Morehouse College. Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders formally endorsed Vincent Fort’s bid for Atlanta…