Georgians Turn Out for ‘Hands Off!’ Protest in Atlanta

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Atlanta for the weekend rally to demonstrate that people are ready to defend democracy.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Crowd of protestors, photographed from the back, during Hands Off! Mass Mobilization 2025

The Human Toll of Trump's Anti-Trans Crusade

President Donald Trump’s assault on transgender rights is a gross overreach of presidential power and yet another attempt to punish trans people just for existing.

Trans Rights, speakers, protesters, and supporters denounce the Trump Administration's persistent attacks on the transgender community. by carrying a huge sign reading" TRANS RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS".

Letters to Georgia Lawmakers: 'Do No Harm'

Read a sampling of roughly 60 letters that were hand-delivered to senators and representatives this week. Georgians have had much to fret about during the 2025 legislative session.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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County Librarian Says She Was Harassed by People Who Disagreed With Books and Display

As SB 74 advances, we talked to a librarian who says she left her position because of the harassment she faced from people who want to censure books.

By Jerzy Shedlock

bookshelves at the library

Bills in the Georgia Legislature Not Always What They Seem to Be

Our policy experts helped stall many bills this week through testimony and lobbying with allies. The bills remain a threat, as it’s possible most will re-emerge for a vote before Sine Die.

By Jerzy Shedlock

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Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s Complicated.

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about when border agents can legally conduct searches of travelers’ electronic devices at international airports and other ports of entry. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t simple.

Security Check at the Airport

Senate Bill 36 Is A Way To Justify Discrimination

High on our list of legislative priorities for the remaining weeks of the 2025 session is Senate Bill 36. Here are five things you should know. 

By Jerzy Shedlock

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Wins and Losses from Crossover Day and the Fight Ahead

We worked around the clock on Crossover Day as lawmakers rushed many bills to clear at least one chamber to survive the 2025 legislative session.

By Jerzy Shedlock

Policy and Advocacy team at the capitol, Crossover Day 2025

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs Boost Student Success 

We joined young students and a coalition of advocates this week to oppose Senate Bill 120 — a huge threat to all Georgians’ First Amendment rights. 

By Jerzy Shedlock

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