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Four reasons Trump isn’t welcome in Atlanta

January 8, 2018 By Better Georgia Staff 6 Comments

Four reasons Trump isn’t welcome in Atlanta

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]

Filed Under: Equality, Rights & Justice Issues, Resistance, Trump Tagged With: Atlanta, bulldogs, college football championship, Georgia, gun violence, john lewis, LGBTQ, racism, trump, trump racism, uga

GOP asks America to wait while Lewis fights for more gun control

October 6, 2017 By Better Georgia Staff 1 Comment

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]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: better georgia, ga house of representatives, Ga., Georgia, gun control, gun laws, john lewis, las vegas shooting, Michael Williams, nathan deal, stacey abrams, Stacey Evans

‘Sit-in to stand up:’ Rep. John Lewis calls upon nonviolent Civil Rights protest in Congress

August 16, 2017 By Schafer Sirmer 1 Comment

‘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]

Filed Under: Equality, Rights & Justice Issues, John Lewis Roast, Race & Racism Tagged With: alliance for a better georgia, civil rights, comedy roast, john lewis

Civil Rights hero John Lewis “never thought — never dreamed” of an African American president

August 9, 2017 By Schafer Sirmer Leave a Comment

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]

Filed Under: Equality, Rights & Justice Issues, John Lewis Roast, Race & Racism Tagged With: alliance for a better georgia, civil rights, comedy roast, john lewis

Rep. John Lewis calls out injustice of Trump’s budget and Trumpcare

August 2, 2017 By Schafer Sirmer Leave a Comment

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]

Filed Under: Equality, Rights & Justice Issues, John Lewis Roast, Race & Racism Tagged With: alliance for a better georgia, civil rights, comedy roast, john lewis

Rep. John Lewis overcame violence in march for voting rights

July 26, 2017 By Schafer Sirmer Leave a Comment

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]

Filed Under: Equality, Rights & Justice Issues, John Lewis Roast, Race & Racism Tagged With: alliance for a better georgia, civil rights, comedy roast, john lewis

Honoring Rep. John Lewis, an original Freedom Rider

July 19, 2017 By Schafer Sirmer Leave a Comment

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]

Filed Under: Equality, Rights & Justice Issues, John Lewis Roast, Race & Racism Tagged With: alliance for a better georgia, civil rights, civil rights movement, comedy roast, freedom rides, john lewis

‘We want our freedom and we want it now:’ Rep. John Lewis’s empowering speech at March on Washington

July 12, 2017 By Schafer Sirmer Leave a Comment

‘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]

Filed Under: Equality, Rights & Justice Issues, John Lewis Roast, Race & Racism Tagged With: alliance for a better georgia, civil rights, comedy roast, john lewis

Podcast Ep. 33: Jon Ossoff

March 6, 2017 By Admin 1 Comment

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]

Filed Under: Better Georgia, Podcast Tagged With: democrat, Georgia, impact, john lewis, jon ossoff, national security, sixth congressional district, small businesses, special election, Tom Price

Jon Ossoff: A New Hope

March 3, 2017 By Brandon Hanick 3 Comments

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]

Filed Under: Congressional District 6 Tagged With: congressional district 6, flipthe6th, flipthesixth, georgia district 6, han solo, hank johnson, john lewis, jon ossoff, political attack ads, star wars

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