Category Archives: Activism / Advocacy

COVID’s economic fall-out, trickle-through effects, and solutions.

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Amy Barnes

I am one of those people who came down with “the rona.” I was diagnosed with COVID on December 2nd, and prepared for a two-week stay home while donning house slippers in lieu of my traditional sneakers I’d wear to … Continue reading →

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Protests against gas station owner ends in Cancel Culture victory

Posted on December 29, 2020 by Amy Barnes

“66 days of non-stop demonstrations outside the Exxon gas station off Flat Shoals Rd” resulted in an agreement between the owner and a protest organizer to sell the station. Source: https://www.cbs46.com/news/owner-of-atlanta-gas-station-at-center-of-months-long-demonstrations-plans-to-sell/article_df3d4a3c-4598-11eb-bbea-a3bfd112b6ac.html#utm_source=cbs46.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnewsletters%2Flists%2Fheadlines%2F%3F-dc%3D1608829217 From the news report, it was revealed that community … Continue reading →

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Ouleye Warnock’s false allegations strips legitimacy from victims.

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Amy Barnes

Raphael Warnock, a prominent figure in politics and religion, and Juan Perez, a business owner, both went through a divorce and were both found innocent of false allegations levied against them. Continue reading →

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The curious case of COVID-19 and transit: things run efficiently!

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Amy Barnes

It has been a running joke that the CCT 30 is consistently 30 minutes late. Some people have lost their jobs due to that route being both unpredictable & behind schedule. Today, it was different. The bus was quick & … Continue reading →

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Sterigenics Scandal: What do the studies have to say?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Amy Barnes

This article provides a collection of scientific studies, articles, and government documents regarding Ethylene Oxide, a chemical related to the Sterigenics scandals. Continue reading →

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