Thanks to the great advocates who came to the state capitol today to support Georgia ERA Resolutions SR55 and SR66! — with Sheikh Rahman, Diane Munzer Fisher, Gayle Mahon, Scarlet Sheikholeslam, Donzella James, Chrisoula Baikos, Gloria Singleton Butler, Valencia Seay, Nan Grogan Orrock, Renee Unterman, Triana ArnoldJames and Gail Davenport.
In the most expensive congressional race in history, Republican Karen Handel has defeated Democrat Jon Ossoff in a special election in Georgia. “Democracy Now!” came to Atlanta for response and look at the role of gerrymandering in shaping the outcome of the race. See Nan’s response here.
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity’s new “Repairs with Kindness” helps helps qualified homeowners make critical home repairs that reduce health or safety hazards or improve weatherization.* Repairs may include accessibility improvements, carpentry, roof repairs or replacement and storm windows and doors. Go to http://www.atlantahabitat.org/ to learn more.
On March 25, 2017, Sen. Nan Orrock (D-Atlanta), Rep. Virgil Fludd (D-Tyrone), Rep. Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) and members of the Working Families Legislative Caucus addressed the budget crisis facing Georgia. The caucus believed that budget proposal balanced the state’s budget on the backs of Georgia’s working families, children, sick,…