The Powerful Five
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A story about representation (or lack thereof) on the Georgia Public Service Commission.
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The badge of 287(g)
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In some counties around the country, sheriffs don’t just enforce local laws - they also choose to enforce federal immigration laws. One sheriff’s office in Georgia has been working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the last 10 years. But this may all change after November.
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Pressing Changes
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District Attorneys play a big role in our criminal legal system and many are asking if change can come from within that system.
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By Appointment Only
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In Georgia, Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges are supposed to be chosen by voters in non-partisan elections. But in the 100-year history of the Georgia Court of Appeals, only 9 judges have been elected to an open seat.
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The Commissioner in Your Mailbox
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Over the last three years, one Southwest Atlanta neighborhood saw home prices go up 275%. Higher home prices drive property taxes increases, which can make it nearly impossible for some residents to afford to stay in their homes.
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Pocket Pod #2: The US Census
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The US Census began with a constitutional mandate for the people living in this country to be counted in order to determine representation and government funding. Learn about the origins of the US Census and how they are impacting who is and is not counted 230 years later.
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Pocket Pod #1: Gerrymandering
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Pocket Pods dive deeper into the issues that we cover in our stories.
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All Alone
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A high school band teacher takes on his toughest competition yet: unseating an 8-term State House Representative. It’s not just the district that’s on the line, but the fate of a state bill that’s gotten national attention.
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Introducing Small Power
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Small Power tells stories about the surprising and often hidden power behind local offices and issues here in Georgia. This season, learn alongside us as we dive into what is on the ballot for 2020, why it matters, and how to make your voice heard in these big decisions.
info_outlineSmall Power tells stories about the surprising and often hidden power behind local offices and issues here in Georgia. As the news becomes more focused on national politics, we are interested in the people and systems that impact our daily lives. These stories will give voice to the people behind the politics, the issues that impact our communities, and the ways that we can impact them.
This season, learn alongside us as we dive into what is on the ballot for 2020, why it matters, and how to make your voice heard in these big decisions. Because we believe that in the right stories, all voices can yield great power.
Small Power is produced and hosted by Martine Chaussard and Sasha Friedman, two transplants to Georgia who now lovingly call this state home. First episode coming soon.