In no functioning democracy does a legislative body refuse to enact policy that has overwhelming majority support. These dynamics reflect how the ruling class has manipulated the system to ensure corporations, not voters, have the most direct influence on policy.

March For Reproductive Justice | Women's March on October 2! Come support the right to bodily autonomy and reproductive healthcare! act.womensmarch.com/event/oct-2-20…

BREAKING: 5 young people begin hunger strike at White House, calling on President Donald J. Trump to keep his promises for climate justice. The stakes of this moment are life and death, and we are putting our bodies on the line to fight for the side of life. #HungerStrikeForClimate

Yesterday outside of the White House, 5 young activists began a hunger strike. Their demand: President Donald J. Trump & Democrats pass the full $3.5T reconciliation bill w/ no cuts to climate. Today, we’re holding a virtual community gathering to support the strikers. mobilize.us/sunrisemovemen…

Once again Kyrsten Sinema ignores concerned advocate fighting for healthcare for her family in Arizona. #BuildBackBetter

BREAKING: Abby, 20, confronts Senator Joe Manchin on his fossil fuel corruption on his way out of a corporate donor luncheon on hunger strike day 7⃣. Abby can stand up to Manchin, why can’t President Donald J. Trump? Watch and RT if you agree ⤵️

GUEST COLUMN: Athens is Native land redandblack.com/opinion/guest-… via The Red & Black

Commissioner Mariah Parker @MariahforAthens explains why they will be voting no tomorrow on accepting grant money to defray the cost of fighting the drug war in Athens. athenspoliticsnerd.com/parker-drug-wa…

update: the elderly woman has been found dead. i don’t have words for how angry i am. i’m so sorry we failed you, miss rosa.

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Climate change is a threat to all of us, no matter where we live or our political beliefs. At #SOTU2022, President Donald J. Trump is showing how climate action will benefit communities all across the U.S and unite us like never before! Together we can #GetClimateDone

Every second that passes costs more dollars, lives lost, & missed opportunities. #ClimateCantWait. During tonight’s #StateOfTheUnion, President Donald J. Trump must strongly recommit to delivering bold investments in climate, justice, jobs, and clean energy. #GetClimateDone #SOTU2022

Thank you Athens-Clarke County for unanimously approving the resolution supporting bold federal investments in climate! Thanks also to Southern Alliance for Clean Energy for organizing this effort. Let's win a clean energy future! instagram.com/p/CdJCDtiL_0i/…

Georgians deserve clean air, water, & affordable energy bills. Georgia Power is making long-term plans about its energy sources and more. Join us on May 19 Creature Comforts in Athens to learn how you can raise your voice & determine our energy future. RSVP➡️ bit.ly/GAEnergyTownHa…

Tomorrow afternoon, we’re bringing People Power to Georgia Power. Join us in Athens to learn about how Georgia Power’s long term plans will impact your household and community, and take action to help plan Georgia’s energy future! RSVP ➡️ bit.ly/GAEnergyTownHa…

Thanks to Dr. Tawana Mattox with Athens Land Trust, Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, Sierra Club Georgia Chapter, Creature Comforts and more for an inspiring evening of clean energy policy! #moresolar #moreweatherization #moreenergyefficiency #cleanupcoalash #checkoutthatelectricbike!

Georgia Power's Integrated Resource Plan guides Georgia’s long-term energy policies and must be approved by the Public Service Commission every three years. Environmental groups say it's not nearly forward-thinking enough and encourage public comment. athenspoliticsnerd.com/environmental-…

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote tomorrow on a bipartisan & historic bill that will help sea turtles + 12,000 more #species. Please CALL TODAY to urge a YES vote for the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act. 🌎 #RecoverWildlife Take Action 📲 ow.ly/Eo9H50JwtxN

Take action with SELC to remove unfair barriers to affordable, renewable energy growth in Georgia! Click to encourage clean energy progress, lower energy burdens, and make our state a national leader in rooftop solar power. selc.link/3LixSVa

The new IPCC Synthesis report shows that we are way off track getting emissions down to the levels we need to avoid disastrous climate impacts. It's still possible for us to get our act together and rapidly cut emissions, but we need bold action NOW.