How the City of Atlanta has failed to fundamentally address gun violence and police brutality before, during, and after police killings of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks UPDATE: We have updated the Atlanta police shootings database originally released with this …
In Atlanta, inaction and silence stem from all branches of city government Read More »
ATLANTA — When Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms chose to use her veto powers on Ordinance 20-O-1449 in conjunction with a request to file Ordinance 20-O-1492, any legislation to put police reform into law was effectively sank. In simple terms, the …
Op-Ed: On city officials kneecapping the people’s demands Read More »
Following Mayor Bottoms\’ veto of Atlanta City Council\’s 8 Can\’t Wait legislation and a contentious council meeting, council members vote to file the Rayshard Brooks bill that was geared towards reimagining public safety and act as if it never happened …
Op-Ed: What happened to the Rayshard Brooks Bill? Read More »
A recap of events that occurred within Atlanta City Council leading to its decision to vote down withholding of funds to the Atlanta Police Department As Atlanta entered its fourth week of Black Lives Matter demonstrations, with tensions rising after …
What the hell just happened in Atlanta City Council? Read More »
