Dec 02 Watch 1:46 News Wrap: U.S. at COP28 commits to tripling renewable energy production by 2030 In our news wrap Saturday, Vice President Harris pledged $3 billion at COP28 to a global fund to help poorer nations adapt to climate change, a protestor is in critical condition after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate… Continue watching
Dec 02 Protester sets self on fire outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta, suffers critical burns By Associated Press A protester was in critical condition Friday after setting themself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, authorities said. A security guard who tried to intervene was also injured. Continue reading
Nov 17 Watch 6:06 Protests against Atlanta’s ‘Cop City’ continue despite crackdown demonstrations By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow, Courtney Norris Dozens of people in Atlanta are facing racketeering charges in connection with protests over what they call Cop City, a proposed training center for police and firefighters. Demonstrations against the 85-acre proposal have been going on for more than two… Continue watching
Oct 10 Atlanta police chief fires officer after traffic stop led to Black deacon’s death By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said Tuesday that Officer Kiran Kimbrough didn't follow department procedures Aug. 10 when he didn't wait until a supervisor arrived to arrest Johnny Hollman Sr. Continue reading
Oct 09 Demonstrators rally across the U.S. in response to violent conflict between Israel and Hamas By Bobby Caina Calvan, Jake Bleiberg, Associated Press Supporters of Israel and backers of the Palestinian cause rallied in American cities Sunday over the conflict that has killed hundreds and wounded thousands in the Middle East. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 11:07 Harris calls potential government shutdown ‘completely irresponsible’ By Amna Nawaz, Matt Loffman, Tess Conciatori Several issues are swirling this week with potential economic and political fallout, including the ongoing auto workers strike, a looming government shutdown and the first hearing in the impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Geoff Bennett spoke to Vice President Kamala… Continue watching
Sep 15 Sen. Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about ‘Stop Cop City’ referendum By R.J. Rico, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock has urged Atlanta’s mayor to be more transparent in how city officials handle a petition drive led by opponents of a proposed police and firefighter training center. Continue reading
Sep 11 ‘Stop Cop City’ petition campaign in limbo as Atlanta officials refuse to process signatures By R.J. Rico, Associated Press The refusal by the city clerk's office Monday was the latest setback for organizers, who accuse officials of trying to illegitimately push forward a project that they derisively call "Cop City."… Continue reading
Sep 07 ‘Stop Cop City’ activists in Georgia arrested after chaining themselves to bulldozer By R.J. Rico, Associated Press The protest occurred as a larger group gathered behind a chain-link fence to deliver a mock "stop work order" against the project, saying it has destroyed a forest, polluted a nearby creek and violated the will of the people. Continue reading
Aug 25 Activists furious Democratic leaders haven’t denounced plan to check every ‘Stop Cop City’ signature By R.J. Rico, Associated Press The Georgia Republican Party praised the plan while voting rights groups have spoken against it. But the state's Democratic senators have been silent, enraging activists. Continue reading