Georgia House passes GOP election bill that would add restrictions to voting process
The House passed it on a party line vote and will send it to the Senate, which has its own version. Author: Doug Richards Updated: 12:49 AM EST March 2, 2021
ATLANTA The Georgia House passed a controversial election bill that would add voting restrictions in upcoming elections. The bill came in light of Republican distress over Democrat Joe Biden’s victory in the November presidential election.
To Republicans, it is a series of perfectly sensible election reforms. To Democrats, it is nonsensical. Textbook voter suppression, said state Rep. Jasmine Clark (D-Lilburn).
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Good morning, fellow travelers. After a few weeks of offering virtual destinations and in light of California’s stay-home order lifting I’m back with some real-life ways to explore.
Times travel writer Christopher Reynolds and assistant travel editor Mary Forgione are reporting that national parks, hotels and restaurants are hustling to reopen after being surprised by the rollback of state COVID-19 rules.
Of course, that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods, because Californians are still urged to stay within 120 miles of home. In the spirit of doing our part as travelers to limit the spread of the virus, have you discovered any safe nearby gems in the last few weeks?
January Arts
Items include Almost Paradise, Women of the African Diaspora and Global Art Festival
The Tribune will highlight some gallery openings and other arts happenings in the first edition of each month, coinciding with First Thursday (Jan. 7). Most galleries have reopened with COVID-19 safety protocols and government restrictions, including limited capacities; some require appointments, some have web content. Please check individual websites for details:
• Reminder: Portland Institute for Contemporary Art, 15 N.E. Hancock St., features We Got Each Other s Back by Carlos Motta with Helday de la Cruz, Julio Salgado and Edna Vazquez through Feb. 14. For more: http://www.pica.org. It s part of a long-term documentary project, a three-part multichannel video installation featuring portraits of queer artists and activists in the United States who have been openly undocumented and who have produced work to denounce immigration policies. …