Blog for Democracy

Author: Juliana

  • Um, speechless

    According to reports about 15 minutes ago…. Georgia State Representative Bobby Franklin has been found dead in his Cobb County home. Cobb County police just confirmed that state Rep. Bobby Franklin, a Cobb County Republican who skirted the outer reaches of conservatism and helped design the current state flag, has been found dead at his…

  • Snark Thursday Late Edition

    Sorry for the delay in Snark Thursday… feel free to roll this right into Snark Friday. Classic Do you Bluntcard? Well you should! DFI is not amused. First it was breaking her of headbands. Now, sweet baby Jesus on a breadstick,  it’s scrunchies… I love ya Hillary but Noooooooooooooooooo. If you call folks “barbarians”, preach…

  • Congressman John Lewis speaks for me, again!

    Once again, Congressman John Lewis speaks for me. Today he testified over at the Senate in support of the Freedom to Marry Bill. This anti-DOMA bill  is receiving a near historic hearing. President Obama has endorsed the Freedom to Marry Bill. “Chairman Leahy and Ranking Member Grassley, Members of the Committee, I thank you for inviting…

  • GA Municipal Election Day-Open Thread

    Well after thousands of dollars, phone calls and miles traveled… We are voting in municipal and special elections, only 12 minutes left to cast ballots. Predictions on what will happen in Macon? What about Dan Mathews over in Oconee County. Will he be the new Georgia House Representative in 113? Here’s the link to probably…

  • Flashback

    As some of you may know, Melanie and I have been volunteering on a special project for the Democratic Party of Georgia. But more on that later. I rescued this poster from Spring St yesterday, and brought it over to the new HQ. As Melanie was hanging it up, ( in the Joe Frank Harris…

  • Congressman John Lewis invites you…

    Atlanta Office Open House WHO:             Rep. John Lewis invites the people of metro Atlanta to meet him, his staff to discuss his work in the Congress, current federal challenges and upcoming initiatives WHAT:            Open House WHERE:         At his office in Atlanta, The Equitable Building, 100 Peachtree Street, NW, Suite 1920, Atlanta, GA 30303 WHEN:    …