Georgia Politics Through a Progressive Lens
I can confidently say that State Representative Bert Reeves’ op-ed claiming Stacey Abrams “took a walk” on human trafficking votes is pure spin. Reeves claiming that former House Minority Leader and now gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams does not support legislation to combat human trafficking almost gave me vertigo. Strategists and campaign operatives tend to be […] More
A new poll released by WSB-TV Channel 2 and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution showed Stacey Abrams tied with her opponent Brian Kemp ahead of the November election. With two months until election day, this poll is a significant indicator of the powerful coalition Abram’s campaign has been building. Other significant takeaways from the poll include Abrams […] More
Fed up with what has been happening on the ground in Georgia, Amy Siskind has decided she is going to get down here and “do something” about it. On the off chance, she is sincere in her offer to help, Siskind should leverage her national platform and influence to not only support Stacey Abrams in […] More
On the heels of Stacey Abrams’ resounding primary win, Jason Carter took to the southern magazine Bitter Southerner, not to make a case for why Georgians should get behind our Democratic nominee but to remind her and others that white voters cannot be left behind. Funny how Democrats like Carter caution about leaving behind voters […] More
Self-appointed Georgia Ethics WatchDog, William Perry penned a post of 10 alleged ethical issues that should prevent Abrams from becoming Governor. It really must suck to be bitter and petty while backing a losing candidate. Latest polls show Stacey Evans still down by about 20 points, with a shocking poll from Fox News Atlanta showing […] More
Earlier today, Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams. Abrams has been in a competitive primary race with former Georgia State House Representative Stacey Evans. Although Evans has attempted to characterize Abrams as working against the values of the Democratic Party, Abrams has, in fact, worked to build consensus and forward […] More
.@staceyabrams and her shady organization, New Georgia Project, deserve to be scrutinized. They are more concerned with PR stunts & advancing a radical agenda than engaging Georgians in the political process. https://t.co/5fekXBVAXm #gapol
— Brian Kemp (@BrianKempGA) May 15, 2018
There are six days left until election day, and Stacey Evans, a Democratic candidate for Georgia Governor, has taken to bolstering Republican claims of voter fraud to attack her opponent’s voter registration efforts. Recent polling shows Evans still down by nearly 20 points. Those who are undecided are not going to magically show up to support […] More
Georgia Democrats need to embrace discomfort and work through tough discussion on race. It is an uncomfortable subject for many, but it is clear that we cannot allow this subject be ignored any longer. CBS46 recently covered an incident of an inappropriate social media post. While some may agree with the statement, the image used […] More
On the right? Who on the right is embracing this story? Or any of my work?
— Adolfina Villanueva aka Black Justice (@TheWayWithAnoa) April 20, 2018
My voice and demands for accountability in Georgia political coverage have caused biased reporting by WABE and the AJC. There is nothing new about attempts to undermine or discredit Black women. Like Ida B. Wells, I will not be silenced. My voice, my brand, and the spaces I have been blessed to occupy are important […] More
Support for Trump may be eroding in the south, but those seeking to replace Republicans need to focus on the bigger picture. People need issues and people to vote for not against. More
Georgia Democratic Candidate for Governor Stacey Abrams recently nailed it when she said: “the expansion of Medicaid would have an impact on everything we do.” Georgia Democrats have been pushing for Medicaid expansion. Both Democratic candidates for Governor have made expanding Medicaid a top priority. Despite support for Medicaid Expansion statewide, few Republicans have been […] More
Speaking to a crowd at Fort Valley State University, Angela Rye led a conversation with students about activism, action, and leveraging their collective power beyond the polls. A political strategist, advocate, and commentator Rye stressed the need for students to vote in the upcoming elections and civic engagement. The Q&A section of the program was […] More
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