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Atlanta Magazine
Jason Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter and the board chair of The Carter Center, authored a love letter to the city of Atlanta. Georgia. "Atlanta is my home. I was born here. My children were born here. My life is anchored here, and I continue to find purpose and community in this remarkable city."
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In March, President Trump signed an executive order that promises to preserve and protect the integrity of American elections. The data shows the integrity of our election system is intact despite the claims of many politicians and the perception of many voters. So, what is the president trying to change about a system that isn’t broken? Who will it affect, and how much will it cost them? Finally, while Congress and the States are constitutionally empowered to make election law, the president is not. So... can he? Our guide to this executive order is Jason Carter of the Carter Center.
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The SAVE Act passed the House in April 2025. As it awaits consideration in Congress, we spoke with Jason Carter from the Carter Center. Yes, like that Carter. Jason is asking why Congress is working on a vanishingly rare problem: noncitizen voting. The SAVE Act, if it becomes law, will require additional proof of citizenship for all Americans seeking to register -- or reregister -- to vote. The goal? To stop all noncitizens from voting -- which rarely happens.
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HLTH Forward Podcast
Jason Carter was featured on a recent episode of the HLTH (Health) Forward Podcast. He reflects on the unique balance of carrying a legacy while forging his own path. Jason walks us through the shifts he sees in global public health, especially in a post-Covid world, where our interconnectedness is more real than ever. Learn more »
World Health Organization
In a concerted effort led by the Ministry of Health and supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), Angola has outlined a comprehensive strategy to eradicate Guinea worm disease (GWD). This initiative, which involves public and private institutions, national and international organizations, and civil society, aims to protect the Angolan population from this debilitating disease. Learn more »
Let’s Talk ID Podcast (Infectious Disease Society of America)
Dr. Kashef Ijaz, VP of the Carter Center’s health programs, and Dr. Rochelle Walensky, former CDC director a Carter Center board member, joined Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis of the Infectious Disease Society of America to discuss former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s work addressing neglected tropical diseases and the value of public advocacy and political support to defeat these diseases.
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