Equality News
Voting and its New Day
The passing of SB202 could be seen as evidence of our country’s historical relationship with voter representation. For centuries, we have discussed voting as an accessible process that allows citizens to participate in the means of choosing who represents their community, while some of those chosen representatives have operated in self-interest or outside the general will of the people. On March 25, 2021, when Senate Bill 202 passed in the Georgia State Legislature, a concern around election and voter fraud was cited, leading the legislative body to focus largely on making voter participation a “more secure” and “thorough” process. Questions have been raised around the changes that SB 202 made to the voting process, and whether those changes have created more barriers for eligible community members to fairly access their right to vote. As we enter into the general election cycle, it is important for all eligible voters to understand, and recognize, what changes have been made, and how those changes affect their ability to cast their ballot in the 2022 November elections.
Release: Georgia Equality Releases Endorsements for 2022 General Elections
The Board of Directors of Georgia Equality, the state’s largest advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Georgians and allies, is proud to announce its endorsements in the upcoming General Election in November.
“Recent developments from United States Supreme Court show how important it is to have elected leaders at every level of government that understand the lives of LGBTQ people. It is imperative that LGBTQ Georgians and our allies support and elect officials who are guided by a fundamental belief in equality” said Jeff Graham, executive director at Georgia Equality.
At this time, when many people seeking elected office are supportive of the LGBTQ community, the Georgia Equality Board of Directors will issue an endorsement for a candidate who we feel is best placed to advance our policy agenda. The lack of an endorsement should not necessarily be viewed as a negative reflection of a particular candidate’s views on LGBTQ issues in general. Continue reading
APPLY NOW: Communications Fellow
Communications Department
Georgia Equality Communications Department aims to support other departments while maintaining consistency in strategy and branding and maximizing the impact and reach of messaging. The Communications Department is responsible for statewide and local eBlasts, social media, analytics and reporting, online and print materials, branding, and strategic support.
Supporting the Communications Department:
The fellow will work closely with the Communications Director and Communications Manager to learn best practices in non-profit communications with an emphasis on social media management. This is an in-person position and the communications fellow will be required to work up to 10 hours per week and may be asked to assist at special events.
APPLY NOW: HIV Policy Manager
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, the HIV Policy Organizer will continue to develop and advance GE’s comprehensive HIV policy agenda. The policy agenda will include a primary focus on state level administrative policies and legislation and the budget. The HIV Policy Manager will work from an intersectional lens, focusing heavily on the experiences of individuals living with HIV, especially Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), gay and bisexual men especially young Black men and transgender and non-binary (TGNB) people living with HIV and empowering them to use their voices to drive structural change. To center those most impacted by these policies, the HIV Policy Manager will empower people living with HIV with the tools they need to engage with state agencies and elected officials, produce policy reports and fact sheets, and build cross-organizational relationships by actively engaging with HIV advocacy coalitions.