By winning the Nevada Senate seat, the Democrats officially have the majority, but if we lose Senator Warnock’s seat, we’ll once again have to deal with a a 50-50 Senate. That mean sharing power with the Republicans AGAIN — negotiating… Read More ›
Georgia
Georgia Resumes the Purging of Voters
I promised myself a few years ago that if I saw a certain type of headline, I would use it to remind people to check their voter registration status. And I just saw such a headline: Georgia Cancels 101,000 Voter… Read More ›
Big Business Comes Out in Support of Voting Rights
The companies that came out in support of voting rights … and those that didn’t
The States Racing to Copy Georgia
Georgia isn’t the only state that has passed a restrictive voting law this year. Plus, learn which states are coming up on Georgia’s heels.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 3/27
Editorial cartoonists cover the big news stories from the past week.
Georgia’s Voter Suppression Law is Only the Beginning
Last night, the Georgia governor signed an elections bill into law that amounts to nothing less than voter suppression. Here’s what we can do about it.
We Must Protect Voting Rights In Our Own States
Protecting voting rights needs to happen at both the federal and the state level. Here’s what’s happening in the states and how we can protect access to the ballot.
2021 Is Getting Off to a Quick Start
2021 is getting off to a quick start with a new Congress, the balance of the Senate about to be determined, and a deeply undemocratic stunt by Congressional Republicans.
How Georgia’s Story Can Inspire Us All
A story of strategy and persistence in Georgia to inspire all of us.
Let’s Check In On The Georgia Senate Races
The latest news about the Senate runoff races and GOP vs GOP infighting in Georgia.
The 3rd Person Running in the Georgia Elections in January
Everyone knows about the two Georgia Senate runoffs happening in Georgia on Jan. 5. But there’s a third race on the ballot, and winning this one is really important for several reasons.
The Week’s Best Cartoons: “You’re Fired!”
The week was marked by the final electoral votes being settled, bad behavior from both Trump & the GOP, all eyes on Georgia, plus a surging virus. Here are this week’s best cartoons.
How Would a 50-50 Split Senate Work?
If the Democrats and Republicans each have 50 seats in the Senate, who leads? Here, I answer the most frequently asked questions about this scenario.
How To Help Win the 2 Georgia Senate Runoff Elections
The best guide to getting involved in the Georgia Senate runoff elections. Not only is there an activity to suit every personality, but this is a Georgia-centric list. Listening to local organizers is the key to winning!
Reflection: This Is What Comes Next
This is both a time to celebrate winning the White House back, and to look forward at what comes next. Because clearly, walking away from civic engagement is not an option.
13 Ways To Help Win Georgia in 2020
Georgia won’t be easy to win for the Democrats in 2020, but the prizes for winning it are huge. Here’s 13 ways to help boost turnout.
Elections Happening Today: August 11
It’s a Tuesday in America, and that means there are elections happening. And there are plenty underway! Please, whether you have friends in one of these states or you might have social media followers from these states, share this info… Read More ›
Georgia Voters Get Help From an Unusual Source
Georgia’s primary election earlier this month was nothing short of an “unmitigated disaster,” as Stacey Abrams put it. Particularly in Atlanta, with a population that is 51% African-American, there were unacceptably long lines, voting machine errors, and a multitude of… Read More ›
What Can We Do About Long Voting Lines?
Do you believe that every voter should be able to vote in 30 minutes or less? I do. But yet, once again, we were faced with photo after photo of impossibly long lines at polling stations in both Georgia and… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 4/25
Who will speak up and say that the emperor has no clothes on? Editorial cartoonists appear to be one of the last groups of people who can say exactly what’s happening. They reveal what’s really going on behind all… Read More ›