Georgia
A young voter explains why Trump won his community's support
Disunited States: No choice — Heading out into rural Georgia to meet Trump supporters was always going to be an uncomfortable task. When Huck got Kicked out of a local gun show, a young military guy named Will grabs us and asks to talk. Here's what he had to say.
Written by: Will as told to Michael Segalov
We went to a gun show to talk to Trump's supporters
Disunited States: Into Trumpland — In rural America, voters turned out to support Donald Trump in their hoards. We head to the small town of Perry, which is hosting a gun show, to hear voters' thoughts.
Written by: Michael Segalov
The Atlanta skate park that fought back against gentrification - and won
Disunited States: Black Blocks — Built in 1996 in time for Atlanta to host the Olympic Games, Black Blocks was a small urban square designed to spruce up the highway, but it quickly became an important spot for Atlanta’s skaters. Gentrification is in full swing in the city, and when the authorities tried to shut it down earlier this year, the community rallied together to save it, explains Andrew Murrell.
Written by: Andrew Murrell
On the frontlines of Atlanta's homelessness crisis
America’s guilty little secret — Like every American city, homelessness in Atlanta is all too commonplace. The economic downturn hit this city hard, and gentrification finds no space for those who are desperate.
Written by: Michael Segalov
How Georgian artists are staring down Putin with humour and satire
Fighting for freedom of expression under the shadow of Putin’s Russia — Author and playwright Lasha Bugadze explains how Georgia’s post-Soviet generation of artists are battling for freedom and democracy.
Written by: Alex King