Blog for Democracy

Category: 2013

  • Political Stories that have legs

    Can I just say how much I’m loving the news of State School Super! John Barge’s announcement he’s running for… Govenor No that’s not right, because my SPELL CHECK tells me so. It’s Gubnor right? No that’s not it either.. hold on let me look at how this guy spells it. Moving on…. Congressional Debate on Syria is so…

  • A Short Note on Campaign Rollouts

    Great day in Newnan today.  Despite the length and some ill-advised shenanigans, it was all in all a good day. I do want to make a few brief notes about campaign rollouts, because two specific individuals (who will not remain nameless) really need to learn a thing or two.

  • Steve Golden endorses DuBose Porter for DPG Chair

    Steve Golden, the President of the Young Democrats of Georgia and member of the DPG Executive Committee, has endorsed DuBose Porter to be the next Chairman of the Democratic Party of Georgia. An e-mail from Mr. Golden follows: Friends, Since I became involved with politics in the state of Georgia, DuBose Porter has been one…

  • DPG Chair Candidate Forum

    This just in…. DPG Chair Candidate Forum – Saturday, August 3 The Democratic Women’s Council, the LGBT Caucus of the Democratic Party of Georgia, the Young Democrats of Georgia, and the 5th Congressional District Caucus invite all State Committee members, Executive Committee members, area elected officials, and interested Democrats to a moderated forum for officially qualified candidates…

  • Don’t Shoot the Messenger

    Georgia Democrats have at least one thing to be thankful for these days, or more specifically, one person. In the midst of very troubling times for our party, it’s comforting to know we have a first vice chair who is both willing and able to steer the ship away from the rocks, conduct a fair…

  • Happy Pride Month!

    With all the recent politics of politics “news” here in Georgia, I haven’t had time to post all the activities going on for June Pride. My bad, sorry. So here goes… If you don’t know why we celebrate Pride in June, please go to Stonewall 101 TONIGHT! Or watch this. The White House has a Proclamation. The Secretary…