Local Government
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UPDATE: You can now request a ballot *online* directly through the Secretary of State’s website. Link Here: https://ballotrequest.sos.ga.gov/ You are eligible to request an absentee ballot for the following upcoming elections: November 3rd December 1st (run off) January 5th (run off) You need to request an absentee ballot for EACH election. […]
Give Money! Official George Floyd Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Black Visions Collective in Minnesota: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ Southerners on New Ground: https://database.southernersonnewground.org/donate Bail Funds ATHENS: Give to AADM’S Athens Freedom Fund for protest bail Louisville: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/ Minnesota Freedom Fund, for posting bond/bail: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ Bail funds nationwide Atlanta Solidarity Fund: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-justiceforgeorgefloyd-protesters-in-atlanta? Educate Yourself Anti-racist resources (articles, books, films, […]
Two years ago, Athens elected a new slate of progressive commissioners, in an amazing and surprising victory. It was inspiring, but it wasn’t enough. The past year and a half since those folks took office has been dramatically better than the eight years prior, but the commission still needs more […]