Democracy Archives - Atlanta Civic Circle

What’s the deal with Zombie Bills?

by Ryan Zickgraf March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Q. What is a Zombie Bill? A. Ordinarily, legislative bills are subject to both House and Senate consideration, either before or after Crossover Day, the deadline for a bill to pass out of its legislative chamber to the other one. This year, March 6 was the deadline day for a bill to get enough “yes” […]

Will Georgia Republicans’ batch of anti-riot bills chill free speech?

by Ryan Zickgraf March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

Railroad Workers United organizer explains the push to nationalize railroads after Atlanta demonstration against Norfolk Southern

by Kendall Glynn March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

Georgia House weighs bill to restrict land ownership for immigrants from China, Russia, Iran, and other targeted countries

by Sophia Qureshi March 15, 2023March 16, 2023

As Trump and red states attack voter data group, Raffensperger snaps back

by Ryan Zickgraf March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

What Atlanta residents can learn from Chicago’s version of “Cop City”

by Ryan Zickgraf March 9, 2023March 13, 2023

Labor advocates rally to end Georgia’s collective bargaining ban for public sector workers

by Ryan Zickgraf March 1, 2023March 2, 2023

‘Big shoes to fill,’ A look back at Jimmy Carter’s legacy of championing democracy

by Ryan Zickgraf February 28, 2023March 2, 2023

Will Georgia Democrats’ $15 minimum wage bill make it past Crossover Day?

by Kendall Glynn February 23, 2023February 23, 2023

City council admits Atlanta’s big-ticket transit plans have an execution problem

by Ryan Zickgraf February 23, 2023February 23, 2023