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Racist mailer surfaces in special election

Republicans are up to their same tricks, relying on racist tropes to try to draw out their base for a special election in portions of Henry and Newton Counties taking place on Tuesday, January 9. The special election covers seats for both the State Senate and State House of Representatives. Senate District 17 and House District 111 are up for grabs, check the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page to find which districts you live

70 December 5 Election Results on the Better Georgia Podcast
Better Georgia

Podcast Ep. 70: December 5 Election Results

Today on the Better Georgia podcast, we are joined by education professional and political activist Jennifer Young. We’re talking about the recent election, the new mayor of Atlanta, and the many ways this election is changing the state of Georgia. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, and be sure to leave us a Rating and Review! I can’t help but feel like there’s a sea change. Does this signal the beginning of the shift

Elections

Celebrate progressive victories, but keep fighting

Stephe Koontz of Doraville is the only transgender elected official in Georgia right now. She won the District 3 seat on the council by just six votes last Tuesday. Her victory came along with a string of wins for more openly transgender officials across the country — and all of these victories are worth celebrating. Koontz, a longtime active community member, continues to focus on local work for Doraville as an elected official. She’s making

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

Podcast Ep. 65: Nov. 7th Special Election

Today on this episode of the Better Georgia podcast, we are speaking with Don Weigel, former executive director for Colorado House Democrats and former director of the Georgia House Democratic Caucus. Learn more about the upcoming November 7th special election, and how Democrats can increase their numbers and win more seats. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, and be sure to leave us a Rating and Review! This is another great sign, [Democrats have]

Podcast Ep. 62: Politics and Piety

Today, we’re joined by education professional and political activist Jennifer Young to talk about the various elections coming up around Georgia. We will talk about the Atlanta mayoral debate, the most important jobs of a voter, and the way modern technology has shaped the candidacy in these races. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on iTunes, and be sure to leave us a Rating and Review! You need to vote according to what you believe and