On July 17th, we lost an American hero. John Lewis was born on February 21, 1940 as the son of poor sharecroppers in Alabama, deep in the heart of segregationist America. Growing up, he experienced both racism and segregation first hand, watching theater plays from...
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit many families hard, with millions of Americans losing their jobs and millions others having their hours reduced. In these uncertain times, it’s difficult to make ends meet. But when it comes to power bills, there are some benefits that...
Renewable energy is the future. The science backs it, the economics back it and more and more people choose renewable energy each year. In Georgia we’ve got a growing industry in renewable energy and the potential it holds is incredible. Here are some facts that you...
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) is made up of 5 elected officials whose job it is to ensure that consumers receive safe, reliable, and reasonably priced telecommunications, electric, and natural gas services. However, the commission has failed on...
Summertime has arrived and everyone is readying grills by the pool and trips outside (even in spite of COVID!). This usually means lots of air conditioner, iced drinks and other activities to help keep cool. Unfortunately, this also means we spend a lot of energy,...
Dates to Remember: Voter REGISTRATION Deadline - May 11, 2020 Statewide Primary Election - June 9, 2020 Early Voting - May 18, 2020 Primary Runoff - August 11, 2020 General Election - November 3, 2020 Voter registration deadline for the General Election is October 5,...
Georgia has a grave problem of systemic voter suppression. The history of voter suppression and the exclusion of people of color, women, and indigenous people from our democracy has continued rippling effects on our state. These groups are also the most at risk of...
Since taking office, the Trump administration has set in motion the rollback of nearly 100 environmental safeguards. Make no mistake -- no matter what the president says to Congress, the Trump administration is denying climate change, taking us backwards on clean air...
Friend — I became a civic engagement and environmental organizer because I know communities cannot recycle our way out of the climate crisis. To create the large-scale policy we need, we have to address the underlying problems in our democratic structure. I believe we...
What are voter purges? Voter purges are the ways that the state takes people off the polls for failing to meet certain requirements. Georgia requirements include: -have not voted in the past seven years -have not updated their address from which they registered to...
“No matter how bleak or menacing a situation may appear, it does not entirely own us. It can't take away our freedom to respond, our power to take action.” ― Ryder Carroll Dear Conservation Voters, First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones are...
The topic of coal ash is on fire in Georgia (pun intended)! Coal ash is the residue left behind after coal is burned to fuel power plants. The waste is often mixed with water and stored in large ponds, known as “ash ponds.” These ponds contain toxic chemicals, such as...
This entry is from GCV's own Abraham Park answering the question: Why are you a climate voter? We would love to hear from you about why you are a climate voter as well. If you're interested in sharing, please head here or contact GCV by emailing abraham@gcvoters.org...
The 2020 Census is happening now! Earlier this year, we wrote about why taking the census is essential to protecting the environment. Here’s what you need to know to respond to the census survey online, by phone, or by mail. The Census is basically just a survey. The...
The year 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual celebration that takes place on April 22 that brings millions of activists together to support protecting our planet and the people who live on it. As Earth month approaches, we know that the challenges...