Since the General Election, the rest of the country has turned their attention to Turkeys and Holiday lights, and maybe checking in on the political theater in Georgia every day or so. And while watching Rudy Giulliani’s antics during a 7-Hour Elections Hearing at the State Capitol yesterday was… interesting, it doesn’t reflect the reality of what’s really been going on here. Because what’s really going on is that Georgian volunteers are digging deep and showing up – AGAIN. We put it all on the line on November 3rd, and the hectic days afterward. Working at the polls, observing a fair count, calling voters that had a problem with the ballot – all of that and more helped us make history.
But now we need to do it again. Since the General Election, Georgia Equality volunteers have made 11,548 calls, sent 157,332 texts, and helped 5,651 voters. While everyone is asking “How Did Georgia Turn BLUE?!” here at home we know the answer. We made history with good old-fashioned, person-to-person organizing. We talked to our friends, family, and neighbors. We partnered with PFLAG chapters and LGBT-friendly churches. We worked in OUR communities to create the change we are looking for.
If you want to be a part of the change, I encourage you to join us for one of our volunteer actions. It’s easy, fun, and helps you connect to a passionate and talented community of LGBT activists. Sign up at www.georgiaequality.org/volunteer to receive weekly opportunities. Together, we can make a difference. Come join the fight.
–Shannon Clawson
State Outreach Manager