Kennedy's shooting on Dec. 21 has galvanized a group of Atlanta city council members to announce on Monday they were allocating $125,000 to fund the Buckhead Security Plan, NBC reports. The proposed plan would fund a private police force in Atlanta’s affluent Buckhead residential area. … [Read more...] about Atlanta city council members seek to fund proposal for private police force
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Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
Thanks to off-track wagering, Golden Gate Fields’ “handle” in 2020 — the total amount of money bet — surpassed $533 million, according to the horse racing board’s annual report. That’s only a 1.3% decline from the previous year despite losing 38 live racing days because of the shutdowns. … [Read more...] about Why one of the Bay Area’s biggest coronavirus outbreaks hit a horse racing track
Biden taps Atlanta mayor for senior DNC role
President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenConfirmation hearing for Biden's DNI pick postponed Biden's Sunday inauguration rehearsal postponed due to security concerns: report Murkowski says it would be 'appropriate' to bar Trump from holding office again MORE has tapped Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance BottomsKeisha Lance BottomsAtlanta city council members seek to fund proposal for private police force Ivanka Trump postpones campaign events in Georgia Biden adviser Richmond tests positive for COVID-19 MORE to serve in a top post at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), where she'll focus on voter engagement and protection. … [Read more...] about Biden taps Atlanta mayor for senior DNC role
Groups sue EPA over ‘backwards’ lead rule
“Have we learned nothing from Flint? The Trump EPA’s weak and illegal rule will condemn another generation of children to drinking lead-tainted tap water,” Erik Olson, Natural Resources Defense Council’s senior strategic director for health, said in a release. … [Read more...] about Groups sue EPA over ‘backwards’ lead rule
Biden should double down on democracy promotion
“See how futile and disastrous American democracy is,” Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah’s secretary-general, told a TV audience in Lebanon the other day. “It lacks the necessary checks, and this is how people like Trump get to power... This exposes the truth about American democracy, which they have tried to spread all over the world.” … [Read more...] about Biden should double down on democracy promotion
