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The Odyssey embarrasses anti-woke crusaders

While I am no movie critic, I applaud Nolan for his recreation of the epic, but perhaps one of his greatest accomplishments was embarrassing anti-woke crusaders.

Don’t blame data centers for failed public policy

Data centers have become a kind of boogeyman among voters lately. Recent polling even suggests that new data center construction is less popular than the IRS.

Trump puts DOGE out of its misery

The once-vaunted Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is officially no more. As of July 4, 2026, President Donald Trump allowed the agency to sunset.

As insurance rates fall, tort reform takes much-deserved victory lap

Few of Gov. Brian Kemp’s policy initiatives have sparked as much controversy as his efforts to rein in rampant lawsuit abuse.

Georgia’s special legislative session wasn’t particularly special

State lawmakers returned to Atlanta for a special legislative session with high hopes. Yet, after lawmakers adjourned the short special session, they had few wins to show for their efforts.

What Ancient Rome teaches us about saving America

America's nearing a major milestone: its semiquincentennial. Look back to the ancient past of Rome to learn what could be in store for America.

Atlanta’s World Cup welcome has a MARTA problem

Wholesome viral social media posts likewise show that the South’s natural appeal is winning over foreign soccer fans. However, Atlanta’s Achilles’ heel predictably seems related to transportation, especially crime on MARTA, which has left officials demanding answers.

Senator’s AI proposal follows an old, failed playbook

Over the years, Sen. Bernie Sanders has proven to be a wellspring of perhaps well-intentioned but wholly inadvisable policy positions.

How Georgia Democrats snatched defeat from the jaws of victory

The stars recently seemed aligned for Georgia Democrats to accomplish something truly extraordinary: unseating two Republican-appointed Georgia Supreme Court justices.

Lights, camera, bad deal: Georgia’s film subsidies never paid off

Hailed the Hollywood of the South, Georgia’s once-soaring film industry is crashing down to Earth.

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