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Equality, Rights & Justice Issues

Ga. youth and minority voting through the roof

Early voting has increased all over the United States, in just about every demographic within every state. In Georgia, over 2 million early ballots were cast, which is more than double the number of early ballots cast in 2014. Every demographic appears to be sending more voters to the polls. Around the U.S. the youth vote appears to have doubled, with 40 percent of people aged 18-25 saying they are definitely voting, compared with less

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Elections

Elections 2018 round up and info. guide

Early voting ends on Friday, Nov. 2 and Election Day is Tuesday, November 6. We’ve collected a boatload of resources to help you navigate Election Day. We have reviews of every statewide office up for grabs here and here, including the significance of these positions and what the elected official will be in charge of. These positions include: Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Public Service Commissioners, State School Superintendent, Agriculture Commissioner, Insurance

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Elections

Early voting in Georgia surpasses 1.5 million

As of October 30, 1,506,372 Georgians have cast an early ballot — either in person or through an absentee ballot. This is  more than double the early voting turnout during the last midterm elections in 2014. And early voting lasts until the end of this week. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 6th. And it has Brian Kemp scared. As recent audio from a campaign event reveals, Kemp expressed concern that this high voter turn-out “is

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Campus Sexual Assault

Dear Fellow Millennials: Why don’t we vote?

My mom, who forever has a dark sense of humor, always jokes that when her generation dies off, things will get better. She talks about how my siblings and I — and our generation — have a different set of values than what she grew up with — differences that she sometimes laments and sometimes praises. So, mom, while I don’t necessarily look forward to your death, nor do I think that the death of

66 Blue Wave
Better Georgia

Podcast Ep. 66: Blue Wave

Today, we have with us guest host Jennifer Young, education professional and political activist in Atlanta. Listen in to learn about the recent special election, what is unique about the upcoming runoff election, and what Democratic voters need to win the 2018 midterms. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, and be sure to leave us a Rating and Review! A Republican seat is now in a runoff between two Democrats.” – Louis Elrod Show