President Donald Trump will attend the College National Championship football game in Atlanta today. Little does he know, Atlanta doesn’t want him. Here’s why: Trump leaves a trail of racism behind him. Trump took over 48 hours to denounce the white supremacist-led violence in Charlottesville. Some of his top advisors, cabinet picks and endorsees have… [Read More]
GOP asks America to wait while Lewis fights for more gun control
Atlanta Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis held a press conference Wednesday pushing for stronger gun control laws, in the wake of the tragic Las Vegas shooting. Lewis, as well as several other House Democrats, is calling for a bill that would strengthen firearm background checks. Lawmakers also want a bipartisan Select Committee on… [Read More]
‘Sit-in to stand up:’ Rep. John Lewis calls upon nonviolent Civil Rights protest in Congress
Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. John Lewis… [Read More]
Civil Rights hero John Lewis “never thought — never dreamed” of an African American president
Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. When Barack… [Read More]
Rep. John Lewis calls out injustice of Trump’s budget and Trumpcare
Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. Rep. John… [Read More]
Rep. John Lewis overcame violence in march for voting rights
Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. John Lewis… [Read More]
Honoring Rep. John Lewis, an original Freedom Rider
Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. Civil Rights… [Read More]
‘We want our freedom and we want it now:’ Rep. John Lewis’s empowering speech at March on Washington
Civil Rights icon and Congressman Rep. John Lewis will be honored at the Alliance for a Better Georgia’s Third Annual Comedy Roast and presented the Progressive Courage Award on August 31. As we prepare for the big event, we’re looking back on the incredible impact Lewis has left on American history and Georgia politics. As the… [Read More]
Podcast Ep. 33: Jon Ossoff
In today’s bonus episode, we’re talking to Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate for the Sixth Congressional District running to replace Tom Price. Listen in as we discuss the grassroots movement behind his campaign, why he thinks this election is winnable, and what you can do to help win the Sixth Congressional District. You can Subscribe… [Read More]
Jon Ossoff: A New Hope
“Republicans are unnerved” As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports, “Republicans are unnerved by the swirl of attention surrounding [Jon] Ossoff, a 30-year-old documentary filmmaker who has the support of Reps. John Lewis and Hank Johnson.” The reason Republicans are unnerved is because the April 18 special election in Georgia’s 6th Congressional District is the first Congressional race… [Read More]