It's the first Monday in October

Hey, DPG, is this your man? #gapol

This hearing is all that stands between me and a weekend getaway with the 'cule. Puh-lease let the time go quickly! I am ready for #CuteFallShit2025

Another Blue Ribbon Study Committee on Election Procedures hearing today. Find the agenda and watch here: www.legis.ga.gov/schedule/hou...

"I fear President Trump believes the American people are so divided that today they will not stand up, fight for, and defend our most precious constitutional values so long as they are lulled into thinking their own personal interests are not affected." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Using your position on the State Election Board to spread your opinions and conspiracy theories is just wild to me.

In California, conservatives are running commercials about how gerrymandering is undemocratic and disenfranchises voters. Everywhere else... (It's still true, regardless of party)

There's a difference between "homelessness" and "unsheltered homelessness" And an RV going from park to park is or definitely can be defined as homeless. And the language they are using is dehumanizing. I'm grossed out.

Someone told Trump meeting with Democratic leadership was a win for Dems, so he canceled it. Republicans are going to let the government shutdown because they don't want to work with duly elected Democrats. This is not a representative democracy.

I hope the State Election Board understands the obvious underhanded coordination between the Executive Director, Vice Chair Johnston, and Member King does nothing to promote confidence in SEB. The pettiness during the Blue Ribbon study committee and today's hearing is infantile. #gapol

If the rapture happens, does that mean the State Election Board doesn't have a quorum? Because I wouldn't be mad if it was canceled.

APS to hold more public meetings as parents push back on proposed school closures, redistricting Atlanta Public Schools will host another round of virtual and in-person public meetings as parents push back against proposed school closures, consolidations, repurposing, and redistricting. APS will…

The import of this history has never been clearer than in this moment when the hard question must be asked: If you would look away from the words of Charlie Kirk, from what else would you look away? www.vanityfair.com/news/story/c...

Some personal news: I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Thread incoming. substack.com/@karenattiah...

The way Democrats worked soooo hard to protect Manchin only for him to drag them for filth is hilarious to me.

Three people (at least 2 students) have died after a school shooting. Charlie Kirk is reportedly in critical condition after being shot. Admitting it's the damn guns should not be a partisan issue.

The guns are the problem. Whether it’s high school students or Charlie Kirk or anyone else getting shot, this country has to crack down on guns and pass actual gun control laws to protect everyone’s safety.

I'd remind everyone rn that it does no good to subject yourself or others to extremely graphic footage and imagery, and that it does not make you more informed to consume or share it.

settings > content & media > autoplay video & gifs = off

Three SCOTUS stories before lunch on a Monday when the court isn't even in session perfectly encapsulates how the increasing importance of the shadow docket has completely reoriented how the court operates and what captures the public's attention.

81% of Americans believe that violent crime is up...but that is not what the data actually shows. So, maybe instead of passing federal laws to "address crime," you tell the public the truth? Just thinking out loud...

It's wild to me when Republicans say "The American people gave us the majority..." and list off whatever like the voters had more to do with it than gerrymandering. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

Speaking of... www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Interestingly enough, no one has mentioned the impact the constant stream of anti-trans content on social media from elected officials has on trans kids. Guess we're not going to call them out for cyber bullying.

Unimpressed with Republicans or Democrats that want to "keep children safe" by restricting access to social media (don't give your kids a smart phone or give them boundaries. We don't need laws for that) but don't want to provide funding for mental health programs in public school or gun safety laws

Y'all remind me...who was Lieutenant Governor when HB 481 (GA's anti-abortion bill) passed in 2019?

Someone save me from my own hyperbole today...I made a quote for a press release sound like it was written by a Bronte sister!

This gerrymandering battle that both Republicans and Democrats are preparing to engage in is nothing more than another way to disenfranchise voters. And, yes, I understand Democrats started planning a counter redistricting because Republican states, (cont.)

Remember last fall when @schumer.senate.gov strong armed Dems into voting for a CR and acted like it was a win, like Republicans would work with them, like Republicans owed Dems and would honor that?

We're on public comments now. Bring popcorn

"I don't believe in fear-mongering as a basis for policy change." REP SAIRA DRAPER ATE THAT UP!!

Scott Turner and Brad Carver are both being given time to discuss litigation around the rules the SEB tried to pass last year, despite being told by the AG that they were overstepping their power.

UPDATE: A GOP-controlled House Appropriations subcommittee voted 9-6 along party lines to advance a funding bill that calls for excluding people living in the states without legal status from #2030Census results that the 14th Amendment says must include the “whole number of persons in each state”

And we're back! Lege counsel is giving a rundown of litigation and SCOTUS decisions that impact GA elections. No power point. Same vibes.

That's lunch. We'll reconvene at 12:45.

The Clarity Act that the House is considering this week has a lot of flaws. One is that it will substantially weaken US equity markets by weakening investor protections and introducing significant market volatility. Really critical to call your MoC and push them to vote no this week. Thread:

Someone send snacks.

I'm not telling you who to vote for, but if she wins...I may have to vote for the Republican

You can watch here: vimeo.com/1072695056?p...

The first of six study committee hearings on Georgia elections is today. It's apparently an "education day" but only one election supervisor is here. Because election supervisors are running elections today. 😐

"And life goes on. That too is the story here, and in it is double-edged sword we have to reckon with. On the one hand, we do persist. We continue." open.substack.com/pub/newmeans...

"To the world we dream about, and the one we live in now" 🍻🎆

And if you don't know who in your community is working to help your immigrant neighbors, today is the day to learn.

H.R 1 *The Big Beautiful Bill Act* will passed. Going to go lick my wounds and rest by a beautiful pool with a good friend. Enjoy my long weekend. Pick up the work again Monday. Most of the impact won't be felt until 2026.

John James votes yes. The MAGA murder budget will pass. I hope their god forgives them, because we never will.

While we're all glued to C-Span, I need Dems to be making sure any Democrat incumbent 65+ has a primary opponent. That's not ageism. That's having no faith in their willingness to step aside when they are sick or dying. Three Dem Reps died in office and now we're here.

Extremely dark that the entire U.S. government is lying down to be steamrolled by something called the Trump agenda for fear of some force called "Donald Trump" while the actual Donald Trump has no idea what's happening

MASSIE FLIPS TO NO. That's five nos on the rule, one of whom is a hard no on the final and one of whom is in hiding. Still 8 non-voters.: Brecheen Burchett Burlison Cloud Harris Onder Perry Roy The GOP might actually have a problem here.

11. The bigger question for the House GOP: why the hell do you want this job? Congress is a coequal branch. Your decisions affect every American. If you think that you should only do what Trump wants regardless of the ask and even if your constituents don't like it you aren't a representative.