Our Defense Against Trump: 100 Days In

With 53 lawsuits filed against the Trump administration and counting, we will not surrender our freedoms to a lawless executive branch.

A group of demonstrators in Manhattan holding pro-democracy signage.

How We Help the Immigrant Community Feel Seen

When Jeannie Parent and her volunteer group, KWESI, visit immigrants held in a California detention center, she’s inspired by the sense of connection and community she can foster in spite of the circumstances.

A photo of Jeannie Parent.

Georgia Legislative Session 2025: Looking Back and Ahead

The session has come to an end; we're reflecting on our hard-fought three months of advocacy that focused on protecting some of the most vulnerable communities in the state.

Staff photo in front of capitol from Liberty Plaza

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

Graphic representation with capitol building, megaphone and letter images

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

5 Bills to Know graphic 2025

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