Blog for Democracy

Category: Campaigns+Elections

  • Open Thread

    I hope to see you all at the Democratic Party of Georgia Cook Out tomorrow, it’s at the new HQ on the chic Westside. If you are not in metro, the rest of the state is cooking up some good times too. Check out the full list of activities here. If you haven’t read this…

  • Events, Events, Events!

    I don’t recall an August so full of events that didn’t include a election run off! Tonight, our friends at Red Clay Democrats have this event for your pleasure: Come join us and fellowship with other like minded Red Clays at Manuel’s Tavern on North Highland on Tuesday August 2, 2011. The Happy Hour will…

  • We Count! (and you do too!)

      Please plan to attend the We Count Launch Party TONIGHT.  Come learn what so many of us are excited about:  Georiga WAND’s We Count Initiative. Tonight you’ll meet the new director and hear all about plans for engaging voters for the 2012 elections and beyond. Let’s see… Does this meet “Progressive Event” criteria? Venue…

  • 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…

  • 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:    …

  • Friday Open Thread

    A little late, but Kudzu Vine last Sunday was terrific.  David Nir, formerly of Swing State Project, and now part of the Daily Kos team, was our guest.  Go on, take a listen! It’s July 4th Weekend. To me, that means it’s time for the Capitol Steps Independence Day Special! Today is July 1st.  Here’s…