State Sen. John Albers, was quoted in the statement referring to the victim as a “legal immigrant from Puerto Rico who followed every step of the process to live and work in the United States.” He went on to slam Democratic immigration policies.

That’s much the same language Republicans use to praise people who immigrate legally to the United States. Except as a Puerto Rican native, Rodriguez-Ramirez is a U.S. citizen at birth—and not an immigrant, legal or otherwise.

I think one of the cornerstones of good representation is being proactive and transparent when communicating with your constituents. And a big part of that is going to where your constituents already are—not just where I’m comfortable. So, we do voter outreach at a variety of public events, we’re active across the spectrum of social media, and we’ve hosted unique events like our Dungeons & Democrats fundraiser that target different segments in our community.

I believe I can better represent the wide range of voters and values in East Cobb, Roswell, and Woodstock because I was raised socially liberal and fiscally conservative. A big part of that experience was learning and taking to heart the idea that we should have as little government as possible and exactly as much government as we need.

Christians are traveling the country on a mission — spreading faith, hope, and love, and attempting to move evangelicals from Trump to Harris.

In a state like Georgia that has a Republican trifecta—a Republican governor and a party majority in both chambers of the state legislature—queer community leaders and political strategists are working diligently to prove Atlanta isn’t the state’s only allegedly progressive community. 

One candidate with personal stakes is JD Jordan, running against John Albers for Georgia Senate District 56. 

If our opponent really concerned about deadbeat parents, he should stop being one and actually do something to address the violence he’s enabled. But he’s demonstrated far too much cowardice for me to have any faith that he’ll ever put our kids ahead of himself.

I can’t stomach our opponent’s silence on the matter. His silence is complicity. And if we want to make Georgia safer for everyone, we’ve got to vote out John Albers.

Yesterday, my opponent and I spoke to the Fraternal Order or Police (FOP) in Cobb. But the whole time I was in that lodge, my mind was 50 miles away. In Winder. What did John Albers have to say? For ten minutes, he talked generically about first responders and waxed patriot about 9/11. But at no point did he acknowledge the tragedy that unfolded mere hours before.

And why would he. He helped make it happen.

If you have an office job, you’re likely aware of something the news little reports: Despite record unemployment lows and stock-market highs, we’re living through a significant economic downturn—one marked by widespread layoffs in sectors like tech, finance, and consulting

Dungeons & Democrats: The Campaign Campaign is coming to East Cobb on Sunday August 25 featuring local candidates in a unique way. At this event, four local candidates running in competitive Republican-held districts will take the stage for a lively dinner theater-style performance playing a custom tabletop roleplaying game.

In my recent interview with Voyage ATL, I talk about how my background in storytelling and the arts has uniquely prepared me to bring fresh, innovative ideas to our community and how my unique blend of creativity and political acumen promises to bring a new dynamic to local governance. I’m passionate about fostering a vibrant, inclusive Georgia where every voice is heard and valued.

I can’t imagine the mix of emotions the Bidens must be feeling right now. Having only just dipped my toes into politics and having only recently learned how invested the whole family becomes in the campaign, I’m grateful the President stepped up four years ago and I’m in awe at his decision to end his 52-year career.

If we really want to stop this cycle of political violence before it gets out of hand—before our divisions devolve us into American “Troubles” or a nationwide “Bloody Kansas”—we need to proactively reach out to one another. To get past the demagogues who divide us and see each other as neighbors, again. We need to call the Trump supporters in our lives and let them know that we’re horrified by what happened. We need to take those calls from the anti-Trumpers in our lives and hear their sincerity.