From MARTA To The World Stage: Atlanta Kids Lead World Cup Walkouts
Local nonprofit Soccer in the Streets will provide 150 young player escorts at each of Atlanta’s eight World Cup matches, linking Station Soccer fields and MARTA access to the global stage. The move highlights how transit‑side pitches can feed big events and opportunity to neighborhood kids.
Supreme Court Stakes Hawaii's 'Vampire Rule' on Public Carry
The Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s 2023 "express‑consent" law in a 6–3 ruling, meaning licensed carriers may carry in stores and hotels unless owners bar guns. The decision forces businesses and lawmakers to decide how to post and enforce bans.
Shot Up, Shut Out: Cleveland Families Left Hanging as Violence Aid Dries Up
Grassroots groups and small hospital teams say Cleveland’s network for gun-violence survivors is patchy and underfunded after federal grant cuts. Community organizers warn that stopgap funding won’t sustain long-term healing.












