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When a BJP lawmaker was injured setting fire to his effigy, her political opponent visited her hospital bedside with a message of unity. The gesture is drawing praise across party lines in India's often divisive political landscape.
A $2.5 billion solar factory in Georgia is proving American clean energy manufacturing can survive shifting political winds. While some projects stall, this plant shows the industry's resilience.
Breezy White just became the first person with Down syndrome to graduate from Georgia Highlands College and earn a college degree in Georgia. Her journey from childhood dream to 4.0 GPA student shows what's possible when opportunity meets determination.
Georgia students just posted record-breaking math scores in multiple grade levels, capping years of steady improvement across the state. The gains show that switching away from Common Core to Georgia-designed standards is paying off for kids.
Everton Blair just made history in Georgia's 13th Congressional District. The son of Jamaican immigrants will become the first Black, openly gay member of Congress from the South.
A political strategist reveals why Americans vote against their own interests and how better storytelling about democracy could heal the nation's deep political divide. Her research on tribal instincts offers unexpected hope for unity.
Mexico now has more women than men in its federal legislature and half its cabinet, surpassing the United States by double in female political representation. The transformation happened in just 17 years thanks to constitutional reforms requiring gender parity.
After decades of political exile, Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra reunited with family after completing his sentence, potentially closing a divisive chapter in Thai politics. The 76-year-old's release marks a moment of reconciliation between opposing political forces.
Three elementary schools in Rome, Georgia, earned statewide recognition for helping students achieve far beyond what statistics predicted. The schools proved that high expectations and strong support can overcome demographic challenges.
Environmental advocates are challenging Georgia Power's costly plan to build new gas plants, demanding proof they're actually needed. The fight could save Georgia families from paying for unnecessary energy infrastructure.
When Mayahuel Yaoapoqa moved from Micronesia to Georgia without speaking English, she never imagined she'd graduate college at 17 alongside her sister and father. This week, the three celebrate degrees together at Georgia Northwestern Technical College. #
Venezuela's National Assembly unanimously approved a groundbreaking amnesty law that could free political prisoners and lift bans on opposition leaders. After years of political tension, both government and opposition members voted together for reconciliation.
When severe storms tore through Middle Georgia on Thursday, Red Cross volunteers jumped into action to help nearly 100 neighbors rebuild their lives. Teams are still assessing damage and expect to reach even more families in the coming days.
An Australian artist who faced criminal charges for anti-fascist political artwork just had his case dismissed after 10 months of legal battle. The court ordered prosecutors to pay his legal costs, upholding his right to create political art.
Two Democrats just broke a 26-year Republican hold on Georgia's powerful energy commission, promising lower bills and real transparency for families. It's a historic shift for the overlooked agency that controls what millions pay to power their homes.
Venezuela's acting president announced an amnesty bill that could free hundreds of political prisoners and shut down the country's most notorious detention center. The move comes after regime change brought new hope to a nation torn by decades of political persecution.
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When Mosiuoa "Terror" Lekota broke from the ANC in 2008, he didn't just start a new party—he transformed South Africa's entire political landscape. His bold move showed that challenging the ruling party was possible, inspiring a wave of political competition that continues today.
Venezuela released 131 political prisoners this week as part of its new reconciliation program following major political transition. Families reunited outside prisons in emotional scenes as the country takes steps toward healing after years of turmoil.
Researchers created a browser extension that reduces political polarization by reordering social media feeds, proving algorithms fuel division and offering a solution anyone can use. The tool worked across all political viewpoints during the 2024 election.
Venezuela's new acting president announced plans to free political prisoners and close a notorious torture facility, bringing hope to families who haven't seen loved ones in months. The proposal would cover all political violence cases dating back to 1999.
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