Jess Douglas

Lucy is really going to let Charlie Brown kick the football this time. She really means it.

motivations and politics aside, moderate democrats must suck at strategic board games

This is what oligarchy looks like:

If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break.

If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry.

Obscene.

The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.

How did Georgia pull off their first statewide win in non-federal races in 19 years—and so convincingly?

Turnout, turnout, turnout.

The state's 10 largest blue counties made up more than 52% of the total electorate. That compares to 44.6% last year, and 45.3% in the 2022 Senate runoff.

Winsome Earle-Sears dumped millions of dollars into anti-trans ads, refused to say anything useful for Virginians, and got waxed.

If what you took away from 2024 was that there's a magic transphobia switch you can flip to win -- you deserve to get waxed.

to maximize gains you have to turn dark red republican districts in to red ones and red ones into light red ones. in a very bad national environment for Rs, this could bring a total wipeout. this is why i specified incumbents.

The Dimitri finds out meme, which is a two panel vertical meme of a guy being interviewed by a lady. The caption reads "The club is bumping, the ladies look good, the alcohol is flowing." The second caption reads "There is much pain in the world, but not in this room."

Bluesky rn

Graphic with a rainbow banner at the top reading ‘TODAY IS ELECTION DAY!’ in large blue text. Below, it says ‘Polls are open from 7am until 7pm. You must be in line by 7pm to vote.’ Additional text reads: ‘Find your precinct location, sample ballot, and more at mvp.sos.ga.gov.’ An illustration of a ballot being inserted into a ballot box appears on the left. Georgia Equality logo with a rainbow-striped Georgia state outline is at the bottom right.

🗣🗳 TODAY is Election Day for Georgia's statewide Public Service Commission race & local, municipal elections! If you haven't already voted early, polls will be open until 7:00pm today.

All Georgians can find critical voting info at: mvp.sos.ga.gov

Find all elections resources: linktr.ee/gaequality

using what-aboutism to defend your choice to allow families and children to starve 😐😐

the “pro-life” party, y’all

Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."

Not seeing much on Bluesky vs Twitter but St. Elizabeth parish in Jamaica is devastated after Hurricane Melissa made landfall there yesterday.

This is the government’s official support site, which is quite well organized.

** Please note that the SD 35 special election is happening SEPARATELY from the ongoing statewide Public Service Commission race and municipal elections.

That means those who live in SD 35 will need to VOTE TWICE– once for the PSC / municipal elections and once for the SD 35 special election.

Map highlighting Georgia State Senate District 35 in yellow, outlined in red, covering parts of Smyrna, Vinings, and south Fulton County. Text at the top says, 'Live in the highlighted area?' and at the bottom, 'You’re in ANOTHER election!' The Georgia Equality logo appears at the bottom.

Graphic promoting Roger Bruce for Georgia State Senate District 35. Includes a photo of Roger Bruce smiling in a suit, with text: 'Early Voting: Oct. 27 – Nov. 14' and 'Special Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 18.' The Georgia Equality logo with the text '2025 Endorsed Candidate' appears at the bottom right, on a red and gray background with stars.

Do you live in Smyrna or South Fulton? You may be in ANOTHER election! Early voting is happening NOW for State Senate District 35.

Find info at: mvp.sos.ga.gov

GA Equality has endorsed Roger Bruce for SD 35 due to his commitment to defending LGBTQ+ rights.

Learn more: georgiaequalitypac.org/sd35/

A screenshot of a paragraph from the Washington Post review of Karine Jean-Pierre’s new book. It reads: “Ultimately, she tells her fellow independents, “we’re leaning into our own truth.” Worse, she assures them, “it’s also about self-care.” She could often be mistaken for a motivational instructor in a Soul Cycle class: “I ask you to try, to flex your individuality like a muscle, standing firm in your purpose, holding fast when others push you to just go along.” Highlighted is the line, “It is incredible — and emblematic of the Democrats’ total aesthetic and intellectual driftlessness — that someone who writes in such feel-good, thought-repelling clichés was hired to communicate with the nation from its highest podium.”

WOOF. if a reviewer ever said this about my writing, I don’t think I’d ever write again

www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/1...

Second "No Kings Day" protests likely the largest single-day political demonstration since 1970, with 4.2-7.6 million participants Here are the initial results from our crowdsourced crowd-counting estimates

“likely the largest single-day political demonstration since 1970” www.gelliottmorris.com/p/second-no-...

Take note of all these people turning out for protests in small towns in red states.

Remember them the next time you’re inclined to write an area off because “they voted for this.”

clear eyes, full hearts, no kings

A photo of the crowd at No Kings Atlanta stepping off for the march through downtown Atlanta. A large number of people are filling the street, holding signs and banners. They are led by legal observers wearing orange vests.

A photo of the crowd at Atlanta’s No Kings rally. Thousands appear to be in the crowd holding signs in front of a stage in the parking lot of the Atlanta Civic Center.

Thanks to @acluofga.bsky.social @indivisibleatl.bsky.social and all of the other organizers who helped make today’s event possible.

And a massive thank you to everyone who showed up to be a part of our state’s long history of peaceful protest and good trouble! ❤️❌👑

A photo of Georgia Equality staffers at a table at the No Kings Rally in Atlanta. Staff appear smiling with a table full of Georgia Equality swag and informational materials.

A photo of statewide organizing manager, Noel, on stage at the No Kings rally in Atlanta. Noel appears before a crowd and in front of a No Kings banner.

We are so proud to be participating in today’s No Kings rally in Atlanta!

Our statewide organizing manager, Noël, gave an impassioned speech calling for solidarity with LGBTQ+ human rights.

#NoKings #NoKingsATL

A woman holding a sign with Smokey the Bear in front of an American flag saying "Remember only you can prevent fascism"

A protestor holds a sign at a “No Kings” protest in Oxford, Alabama on Oct. 18, 2025. (Andrea Tinker/Alabama Reflector)

“We often say that death is the great unifier as it’s the one thing that we all have in common. But sometimes, I look around and wonder if even the after-life is segregated.”

Extremely poignant piece from Saeed Jones.

The Speaker of the House is unilaterally preventing Congress from exercising its duties and erasing Article 1 of the Constitution, in service of a President who wants to be a dictator.

A graphic features the text: "Do you know who regulates your power bill? They're on the ballot this year!" The words “regulates” and “this year!” are in bold orange, while “power bill?” is in bold green. A silhouette of a person in a suit stands connected by power lines to a tall transmission tower, with a shadow of a person lying on the ground. A green arrow line moves upward from the standing figure to the power lines, suggesting rising power costs. At the bottom, it reads: “The Georgia Voter Guide” and “Learn more online at www.TheGeorgiaVoterGuide.com” in a banner. The theme emphasizes the importance of voting in Georgia's Public Service Commission race, a panel which regulates energy prices.

Across the state, early voting is now underway for the Public Service Commission (PSC)! The PSC decides GA's energy rates— and they’re up for election this year.

🗳 Early Voting: Oct 13–31
🗳 Election Day: Nov 4

Find critical voting information at: TheGeorgiaVoterGuide.com.

You can also see how costs could rise in your area using this calculator: calculator.americanscovered.org

Then, contact your Member of Congress and encourage them to keep healthcare affordable for Georgia families: secure.everyaction.com/UMfZvzKL9UC3...

#CareNotCuts

Access to care crucial for Georgia's most vulnerable Opinion: Extending tax credits is crucial for healthcare access, especially for LGBTQ+ communities and people living with HIV/AIDS.

If Congress does not act now to renew Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, it's estimated the cost of insurance premiums in GA could increase by as much as 75% during the open enrollment period.

READ this op-ed from our executive director, Jeff Graham, for more: roughdraftatlanta.com/2025/10/15/h...

On Monday, the Israeli military released 250 Palestinian political prisoners, along with over 1,700 Palestinians who had been held hostage by the Israeli military in detention without charge.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Atlanta Pride this weekend! There's nothing more special than marching alongside our supporters and community members and witnessing the collective power of our voices. 🥹🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🫶

Professional photos still to come!

A voter education graphic titled “Renew the Vote” highlights the importance of voting in the upcoming Statewide Public Service Commission (PSC) elections in Georgia. The left side features bold text: “Voting is free. Your utilities aren’t.” along with a QR code labeled “GCV Education Fund.” The right side explains that since 2023, the PSC has voted to increase utility bills six times, raising the average monthly bill by $43 (over $500 per year). PSC Decisions Influence: Utility rate changes and fee structures Regulation of monopoly utilities like Georgia Power Policies on renewable energy and energy efficiency What’s at stake in Georgia? Soaring Energy Bills: Georgians pay the 4th highest energy bills in the country More Toxic Waste: Investments in dirty energy are expensive and polluting Poor Air and Water Quality: Pollution control decisions affect environmental health Public Health: Laws protecting Georgia’s natural resources are at risk A small illustration shows a person looking at a large energy bill. The color scheme includes teal, coral, and navy tones.

Statewide, the Public Service Commission is on the ballot. While the PSC is often overlooked, this small panel has a major say on our energy costs and the future of renewable energy in GA.

To help make your decision, GA Conservation Voters have created a digital voting guide: gcv.branch.vote/ballot