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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

2/ In Georgia, AMP supported @georgiayouthco.bsky.social as they knocked more than 110K doors to flip TWO public service commission races and lower utility costs for families. This is the first time Democrats have won a non-federal statewide race in nearly 20 years!

In an Upset, Democrats Oust Two Republicans on Georgia’s Utility Board

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yana is a ga organizer! @yanabatra.bsky.social · 1d

Leaving Georgia out of the story of last night is a mistake. Young people in this state are building a movement that’s already delivering historic victories - and we’re not done. We’re coming for that governor’s seat.

Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

Last night’s story in Georgia is a story about voters reclaiming our power. GYJC knocked on 132,491 doors to educate folks on the Public Service Commission race.

In Fayette, Houston, & Paulding County–communities long written off as unwinnable–GYJC showed up and changed what’s possible in Georgia.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "What happened last night is blue states and blue cities voted blue. We all saw that coming. And no one should read too much into last night's election results."

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Craig Bakerjian @tax1cab.bsky.social · 1d

If your 2025 election night commentary ignores Georgia, you’re doing it wrong. I’m so proud of the work my amazing team did this cycle to help educate and empower voters across the state

Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

Last night’s story in Georgia is a story about voters reclaiming our power. GYJC knocked on 132,491 doors to educate folks on the Public Service Commission race.

In Fayette, Houston, & Paulding County–communities long written off as unwinnable–GYJC showed up and changed what’s possible in Georgia.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "What happened last night is blue states and blue cities voted blue. We all saw that coming. And no one should read too much into last night's election results."

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

When we organize, we win.
When we show up, we change what’s possible.
When we lead with courage, Georgia turns out.

Last night’s victory was proof that when we fight for each other in Georgia, we can never lose.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s what many folks can’t tell you today because the NY Times and the Associated Press didn’t even cover our election results last night: 22 counties that voted for Donald Trump in 2024 just voted for Alicia Johnson last night.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

Tim Echols tried to denigrate Dr. Alicia Johnson as a “DEI specialist” and then he doubled down, telling Georgia voters, “That’s not a dog whistle, it’s a whistle.” Well, Georgia heard it—and voted for equity and affordability instead.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

This year, GYJC showed up in Fayette County day in and day out, showing up at school board meetings and pushing back on the politics of white supremacy that led white students to show up in blackface to a volleyball game just two months ago.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

Once the reddest county in Georgia in 1980 for Ronald Reagan, Fayette’s transformation shows what happens when communities organize—not just every two years or every four years, but every week of every year, in rooms where power is built and defended.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

In Fayette County alone, GYJC made 6,792 calls in the final two days, delivering a 3,025 vote margin of victory, flipping the county for the first time in nearly 50 years.

The last time Fayette voted for a Democrat? 1976, when our beloved Governor Jimmy Carter was running for President.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

Those possibilities became reality last night when for the first time in nearly twenty years, Democrats won a statewide race at the state level in Georgia.

This victory wasn’t by chance—it was built door by door, call by call, by young organizers who refused to give up on Georgia.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · 1d

Last night’s story in Georgia is a story about voters reclaiming our power. GYJC knocked on 132,491 doors to educate folks on the Public Service Commission race.

In Fayette, Houston, & Paulding County–communities long written off as unwinnable–GYJC showed up and changed what’s possible in Georgia.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "What happened last night is blue states and blue cities voted blue. We all saw that coming. And no one should read too much into last night's election results."

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Krista Brewer @kristarbrewer.bsky.social · Apr 3

This 🧵. Georgia Senate Dems on fire 🔥

Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

STILL IN SESSION: #HB127, a revived version of the anti-DEI language that died in #SB120, is on the floor of the Georgia State Senate. #HB127 originally expanded teacher sick leave—now, it’s a vehicle for divisive, discriminatory measures and classroom censorship in our schools and our colleges. 1/x

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Kim Jackson @kimforgeorgia.bsky.social · Apr 3

Senate Republicans have waited until the Gold Dome is virtually clear of advocates and the public... to throw the anti-DEI bill back up for a vote. 10:30 at night, after 12+ hours on the floor.

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yana is a ga organizer! @yanabatra.bsky.social · Apr 3

enormously grateful for Democrats in Georgia using every avenue possible tonight. real opposition looks like picking every goddamn procedural fight.

Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

@gasenatedems.com showed the fuck up tonight, using every procedural rule in the Georgia Senate to delay this bill and defend every Georgian’s ability to thrive in our state. Senators, who represent diverse communities across our state, called every motion possible to stop #HB127 in its tracks.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

“At least let democracy have some daylight in this august chamber.” - Leader Harold Jones II

Lt. Gov Burt Jones may have called @gasenatedems.com out of order, but we know that’s just a cover to stop good trouble in Georgia and silence opposition against #HB27. This fight ain't over y'all. 12/12

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

@gasenatedems.com showed the fuck up tonight, using every procedural rule in the Georgia Senate to delay this bill and defend every Georgian’s ability to thrive in our state. Senators, who represent diverse communities across our state, called every motion possible to stop #HB127 in its tracks.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

“What is the concern that some people have about DEI?” asks @joshforgeorgia.bsky.social

“When folks use the term DEI, it is to claim that African Americans don’t deserve what we have.” answers Sen Mallow

When the GOP claims meritocracy, we know that's bullshit and our senators know it too.

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

Senator Mallow gave a fiery speech about the truth of what attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion mean for our communities: “The opposite of diversity is uniformity. Uniformity means you lack the opportunity to walk different, look different, talk different, be different.” 9/x

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

“You’re saying it would be illegal to tell folks about what happened to African Americans. To talk about history. To accept the painful past of people who may not look like everybody in this room.” - Sen Derek Mallow on the Georgia GOP’s goal to control who we can become. 8/x

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

@gasenatedems.com were ready to lay out exactly how #HB127 will erase decades of progress towards equity and inclusion in Georgia. With over 20 amendments and 30 min of comment on each, Senator Derek Mallow began what promised to be a long night of @booker.senate.gov level commitment in Georgia. 7/x

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

“Because we have a president that told you on day one that he would be a dictator, you bring this kind of mess in here after all the battles we fought in the South. I try to get along with everybody, but I am not going back. I rather be six feet in my grave than go back.” - Sen Lucas on #HB127 ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

“I came from the 60s and you’re old enough to know what happened back then. We had B&W for water fountains, for restrooms.” - Sen Lucas spoke on the recent history of segregated Black and white facilities in Georgia—the very same history #HB127 would censor in Georgia's schools. 5/x

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

“I am appalled that you have the unmitigated gall to bring such a thing as this bill into this body.” - Sen David Lucas put Georgia Republicans on notice tonight that you can’t claim to be our friends while you censor our history and embolden discrimination against our people. 4/x

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

We know that the Georgia General Assembly trades on a fake sense of camaraderie, talking about friendship while at the same time Republicans attack our communities with bills like #HB127. But Sen David Lucas had enough tonight: “I used to be your friend. Do you believe what you just shared?” 3/x

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Georgia Youth Justice Coalition for Action @georgiayouthco.bsky.social · Apr 3

Sen Burns took his time to lay out every way this bill would roll back progress for our communities when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bills like #HB127 fuel divisions based on race so politicians in power can deny our communities the resources, jobs, and healthcare we all need. 2/x

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