Why has Georgia's foreign agents' bill caused so much protest and anger?
The controversial foreign agents' bill in Georgia requires NGOs and media receiving over 20% of funding from foreign sources to register, triggering protests and condemnation. [ more ]
The Georgian parliament approved a law tightening checks on organizations receiving funds from overseas, sparking protests and concerns about the country's EU membership bid. [ more ]
Georgia: Thousands protest 'foreign agent' bill in Tbilisi DW 05/11/2024
Thousands protested a bill requiring NGOs to register as foreign agents in Georgia, sparking concern about civil society and foreign influence. [ more ]
Despite Billions in Investments, Biden Trails in Arizona and Georgia
President Biden's economic policies have led to significant investments in Arizona and Georgia, but have not boosted his political support in these states. [ more ]
Georgia: EU, NATO condemn passing of 'foreign agent' law DW 05/15/2024
The controversial law in Georgia, seen as influenced by Russia, draws condemnation from the West, impacting the country's prospects of joining the EU and NATO. [ more ]
Georgia footballers protest against Tbilisi's foreign influence' bill
Leading players in Georgia's national football team support pro-EU protests against a controversial foreign influence bill mirrored after a repressive Russian law. [ more ]
MPs in Georgia agree draft of repressive' foreign agents bill amid protests
The Georgian lawmakers approved a controversial foreign influence bill, leading to protests and opposition from both the population and Western countries. [ more ]
Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances foreign influence' bill
Georgia's Parliament is advancing a foreign influence bill critiqued for media freedom impact, mimicking a Russian law, amid protests and international concern. [ more ]
Georgia advances foreign agents' bill as 20,000 rally against it
The ruling party in Georgia reintroduced a controversial foreign influence bill, sparking mass protests and concerns over aligning with Russia over EU ties. [ more ]
Georgia's Fulton county hacked, but DA says Trump election case is unaffected
Officials in Georgia's Fulton County reported a cyberattack that interrupted routine operations in the court and other systems.
The cyberattack did not affect the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump, as the election case materials were stored in a separate secure system. [ more ]
Trump lawyers move to dismiss Fani Willis, accusing her of 'racial prejudice'
Lawyers for Donald Trump have asked for the district attorney prosecuting him in Georgia to be dismissed, citing racial prejudice.
The move comes after the district attorney made a speech at a historically black church in which she claimed her critics were attacking her and the special prosecutor because they are people of color. [ more ]
Suspect in Laken Riley's Killing Indicted on Murder and Other Charges
A man, Jose Antonio Ibarra, is indicted on charges including malice murder and aggravated assault in connection with the killing of Laken Riley in Georgia. [ more ]
Can Biden Recapture Lightning in a Bottle in Georgia?
The visit to Georgia by President Biden, initially to rally support for Democratic Senate candidates, turned into a victory lap after he won the state, but subsequent challenges have arisen. [ more ]
The foreign agents' law that has set off mass protests in Georgia
Critics claim Georgia's new foreign-funding law, inspired by Putin, may affect civil society and shift the country's alignment towards Russia. [ more ]
Georgia returning to the past' with foreign agents law, says president
Georgia passed a foreign agents law requiring organizations funded by over 20% from abroad to register as serving foreign interests, leading to protests and EU concern. [ more ]
Georgian parliament passes foreign agents' bill amid scuffles
The bill in Georgia requires organizations receiving significant foreign funding to register as foreign agents, sparking political turmoil and mass protests. [ more ]
Georgian MP punches opponent in face in brawl over foreign agents' bill
Georgian Dream party introduces controversial bill on foreign agents prompting violent clashes in parliament and criticism from Western countries. [ more ]
EU candidate Georgia wants to outlaw LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' DW 03/31/2024
Georgian authorities are proposing a constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ 'propaganda' and same-sex marriages, citing the protection of family values and minors.
Critics argue that the ruling party is leveraging conservative ideals to secure more votes in the upcoming parliamentary elections, potentially exploiting LGBTQ+ rights for political gain. [ more ]
This self-hating gay man is spearheading Georgia's "Don't Say Gay" initiative
The Georgia Senate has advanced a bill that would require schools to get written permission from parents to discuss gender identity and related topics with students.
The bill would also prevent schools from changing a child's name or records without consulting parents, potentially outing transgender students to their families. [ more ]
Georgia Republicans Target Transgender People in "Women's Bill of Rights"
Georgia conservatives have introduced a bill that would end the legal recognition of transgender people in the state.
HB 1128, titled 'Georgia Women's Bill of Rights,' would deprive transgender individuals of their legal rights and protections and remove LGBTQ people from hate crime law. [ more ]
Black Churches in Georgia Unite to Mobilize Voters in a Key Battleground
Two of the largest Black church groups in Georgia are joining forces to mobilize Black voters in the state.
The African Methodist Episcopal Church and the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church plan to combine resources and parishioners for a get-out-the-vote program. [ more ]
How Mark Meadows Became the Least Trusted Man in Washington
Mark Meadows, former White House chief of staff, is now working for the Conservative Partnership Institute (C.P.I.) and earns an annual salary of $847,000.
Meadows is facing charges related to his alleged participation in a racketeering scheme to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results. [ more ]
Georgia House panel endorses bill to force social media political messenger disclosures
The Georgia House Governmental Affairs Committee unanimously supported a bill requiring public disclosure of paid content by political campaigns and candidates.
The bill, known as House Bill 1039, aims to inform voters about endorsements on social media and does not specify a follower threshold for influencers. [ more ]
How Allegations of an Office Romance Came to Complicate the Case Against Trump
Fani T. Willis, the district attorney of Georgia's Fulton County, is facing allegations of a romantic relationship with a lawyer and judge she hired as special prosecutor for the Trump case.
Credit card statements from the lawyer's divorce case show that he purchased airline tickets for both himself and Willis for trips on separate occasions. [ more ]
Puma Pantone Mimes the Color of the Year With New Scoot Zeros
The Portland Trail Blazers' rookie, Scoot Henderson, has released his first signature shoe, the PUMA Scoot Zeros, which features the on-trend color 'Peach Fizz'
The shoes are styled to represent Henderson's hometown state of Georgia and feature Puma's PROFOAM EVA and a lime green PUMA Formstrip flame [ more ]
Puma Pantone Mimes the Color of the Year With New Scoot Zeros
The Portland Trail Blazers' rookie, Scoot Henderson, has released his first signature shoe, the PUMA Scoot Zeros, which features the on-trend color 'Peach Fizz'
The shoes are styled to represent Henderson's hometown state of Georgia and feature Puma's PROFOAM EVA and a lime green PUMA Formstrip flame [ more ]
Puma Pantone Mimes the Color of the Year With New Scoot Zeros
The Portland Trail Blazers' rookie, Scoot Henderson, has released his first signature shoe, the PUMA Scoot Zeros, which features the on-trend color 'Peach Fizz'
The shoes are styled to represent Henderson's hometown state of Georgia and feature Puma's PROFOAM EVA and a lime green PUMA Formstrip flame [ more ]