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Roy’s Latest Ad

You know you like discussing political ads. Be sure to note the subtle shoutout to labor unions too. At least one candidate has an ad up so we can have the impression of a race.

June 24, 2010
Weighing in on Superintendent race (part 2)

I ended the last post with the phrase “the coming LEAN years.” Nothing further from the truth. The last couple of years were lean. This year will brutal, especially for the next State Superintendent of Schools. Our General Assembly and Governor have passed yet another budget that does not take into account any possibility for […]

June 24, 2010
John Lewis Grants Forum

If you are a local government or a non-profit looking for grants, make sure to attend Cong. John Lewis’ grant forum on July 9. Full details below the fold.

June 23, 2010
Story Corps Tonight!

StoryCorp Atlanta: Out and OutLoud takes place Wedneday, June 23, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Radial Café. This event is in conjunction with the many events celebrating the anniversary of the Stonewall Riots in NYC, 1969. These riots are often referred to as the birth of LBGT Rights movement. As Project Q says: What’s […]

June 23, 2010
McChrystal’s War

As most of you know already by now, ISAF commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal has been in the hot seat for the past 24-hours for comments that he and his aides made to a Rolling Stone journalist concerning several White House officials. It’s an unfortunate betrayal of trust and confidence from a man whom the President […]

June 23, 2010
Weighing in on Superintendent race (part 1)

Nothing more worrying to me than a Johnny Come-lately… I find it incredibly ironic that the role of this year’s Jim Martin will be played by his brother. You remember Jim? He was the guy you cut the checks to when the powers that be decided they needed him to run because Vernon, Dale, Rand, […]

June 23, 2010