aka peace through strength

The Rules Changed. Time to Catch Up. YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie

Jamelle Bouie argues that Democrats should accept and embrace partisan gerrymandering as the first step in building a world where it could be eliminated.
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Bennie Coleman and Ed Tolley are running for ACC Commission in District 7 | Athens Politics Nerd Housing advocate Bennie Coleman and lawyer Ed Tolley are both running to be the next ACC Commissioner from District 7. Commissioner John Culpepper is not

Housing advocate Bennie Coleman and lawyer Ed Tolley are both running to be the next ACC Commissioner from District 7.
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There is life after fascism. It's not forever.

ICE agent criminally charged for pointing gun at drivers, Minnesota prosecutors say First-of-its-kind case targets ICE agent who allegedly pointed a gun ‘at the heads of community members’ during Operation Metro Surge

Good. Do the rest of them next.
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There have been a lot of mayoral forums, but very few questions on energy and the environment. We plan to change that!

Join us at the library on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 pm and help the mayoral candidates realize that there's a lot of people who care about these issues in Athens. 🌞

ACC Mayoral Debate hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority YouTube video by Athens Politics Nerd

All five mayoral candidates met at this debate hosted by Delta Sigma Theta in March, in case anyone is still interested in watching it.

Just got to posting it now, my apologies!
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ACC Dems host debate for commission candidates (Districts 5 and 7) | Athens Politics Nerd The Athens-Clarke County Democrats held a debate for ACC Commission candidates in districts 5 and 7 on April 14, 2026. It was held at the ACC Library in

The Athens-Clarke County Democrats held a debate for candidates running for commission in Districts 5 and 7 yesterday.

If you missed it because of the protest, you might want to check this one out. A quality debate all around.
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Hundreds Protest Poorly Attended JD Vance TPUSA Appearance in Athens - Flagpole Several hundred people protested outside the Classic Center on Tuesday as Vice President JD Vance spoke inside Akins Ford Arena for a Turning Point USA event. Initially numbering at least 200, a gathe...

"Inside the arena, attendees posted about the low attendance. Photos and video showed that the arena floor was only partially filled, with very few people sitting in the stands."
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I like Bennie actually! He's eccentric maybe but a good person I feel. I'm not trying to attack him, but he says some weird things sometimes.

I can't remember the Athena statue thing!

I love how far the Overton window has shifted on fare-free bus service over the past decade. Basically everyone supports it, all the candidates for commission do.

@timdensonath.bsky.social It puts into focus two of your opponents running for mayor, who stand alone in not supporting it.

Nope not that time! Just that he would shut it all down. 😆

He let me know that all city employees would still go to work, just that the commission would not vote on anything and would reflect for 6 months.

I attended the debate for ACC Commission candidates in districts 5 and 7 tonight, and it was great. These candidates are a good bunch.

One interesting moment was when Bennie Coleman said he would "shut down city hall" for 6 months if elected. 👀

(By that, he meant the M&C would not take any votes)

District 5 won the candidate lottery this year.

Not only does it have the most candidates running of any commission district, but they have some of the best candidates as well in my humble opinion.

Good luck making your decision, District 5!

Four candidates are running for ACC Commission in District 5 | Athens Politics Nerd Community advocate Kimberly Bennett, vice chair of the ACC Hearings Board Rick Stanziale, financial advisor Zander Mason and chaplain Craig Topple are all

Community advocate Kimberly Bennett, vice chair of the ACC Hearings Board Rick Stanziale, financial advisor Zander Mason and chaplain Craig Topple are all running to be the next ACC Commissioner in District 5.
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ACC Democrats host debate for ACC Commission candidates (Districts 1, 3 and 9) YouTube video by Athens Politics Nerd

ACC Commission candidates in Districts 1, 3 and 9 debated on Friday at a forum held by the ACC Democratic party.

We've got the full video here:
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"Organized by the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement, the rally comes during Fair Housing Month and aims to build momentum around urgent housing challenges."
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Tammie Foote Challenges Tiffany Taylor in Commission District 3 - Flagpole Commission District 3 Tammie Foote Challenges Tiffany Taylor on Housing and a Community Garden By Chris Dowd news@flagpole.com Tammie Foote, a case manager for Georgia’s Temporary Assistance for Needy...

Social services case manager Tammie Foote is challenging Commissioner Tiffany Taylor to represent east Athens on the ACC Commission.

This is the article version, published in the Flagpole, for those who prefer reading!
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Not live tweeting the commission meeting tonight (or even watching it), I'm swamped covering the local election. 🥴

Does Athens’ for-profit ambulance service meet NFPA 1710 standards? Does it matter? | Athens Politics Nerd National EMS paramedics rush emergency medical treatment to tens of thousands of patients a year in Athens, saving lives and ensuring that people receive the

A full breakdown of the situation as it stood a few months ago:
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Oconee County Considers Starting Its Own Ambulance Service - Flagpole The Oconee County Board of Commissioners last Tuesday night agreed to put on its agenda for this week discussion of a proposal that the county launch its own Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operation...

Oconee County is considering starting its own public ambulance service.

Currently, Oconee is served by the same for-profit ambulance company as Clarke, which has been criticized for slow response times and poor transparency.
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Tammie Foote is challenging Tiffany Taylor for ACC Commission, District 3 | Athens Politics Nerd Social services case manager Tammie Foote is challenging Commissioner Tiffany Taylor to represent east Athens on the ACC Commission.

Social services case manager Tammie Foote is challenging Commissioner Tiffany Taylor to represent east Athens on the ACC Commission. [Video]
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Terry Johnson Challenges Patrick Davenport in Commission District 1 - Flagpole More people have decided to run for public office in 2026 than any other year in recent memory. The May 19 local election and primary is absolutely packed, with every open seat on the Athens-Clarke Co...

Here's APN's take on the District 1 Commissioner race between Patrick Davenport and Terry Johnson.
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This policy does nothing to protect anyone, isn't internally consistent and will lead to discrimination against women who produce higher levels of testosterone without hormone therapy.

The Olympics has caved to anti-trans, anti-woman bigotry. It's disgusting.

International Olympic Committee announces new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new Policy on the Protection of the Female (Women’s) Category in Olympic Sport and Guiding Considerations for International Federations and Sp...

"Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic Games or any other IOC event, including individual and team sports, is now limited to biological females, determined on the basis of a one‑time SRY gene screening."

Absolutely shameful.
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Thousands protest federal abuses of power in Athens | Athens Politics Nerd Thousands of people rallied in Athens, Georgia on Saturday for the third "No Kings" event, which was the largest single-day protest in US history. Protests

Thousands of people rallied in Athens, Georgia on Saturday for the third “No Kings” event, which was the largest single-day protest in US history.
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Found out, thank you!!

Does anyone know how to get in touch with Tracy Smith, who is running for District 9 commissioner?

Terry Johnson is challenging Patrick Davenport for ACC Commission, District 1 | Athens Politics Nerd Handyman Terry Johnson is challenging incumbent Commissioner Patrick Davenport for the privilege of representing the southeast side on the Athens-Clarke

Terry Johnson is challenging incumbent Commissioner Patrick Davenport for the privilege of representing the southeast side on the ACC Commission.

APN interviewed them both in this 26-minute podcast to help District 1 residents decide who to vote for.
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The Tim for Athens mayoral campaign received two unsolicited $1,000 donations from Rock Nobster records, but after recent allegations have come to light, Denson is donating this money to DIVAS Who Win, The Cottage and Project Safe.