Democracy Matters at UGA

03/18/2019

You’ve probably heard a lot about HR1, “For The People Act”, but what exactly is in this dense and far reaching bill? How will it affect you and your democracy?
Please join us this Tuesday, March 19th at 5pm in room 115 of Peabody Hall as we present, explain, and discuss HR1’s most important provisions. Comments and questions are welcomed and encouraged!
Pizza and drinks will be provided, but be sure to get there before we run out!

08/20/2018

Outside groups are using loopholes and sometimes just ignoring the law to keep voters in the dark before key elections.

06/09/2018

Federal judges suggest that race played a role in Georgia redistricting but say evidence falls short of showing intent to depress black voters.

04/11/2018

Wealthy donors from across the country are donating millions of dollars into super PACs, which can accept unlimited contributions from individuals and corporations.

04/05/2018

Members of Congress spend the majority of their time dialing for dollars rather than deliberating important issues facing the United States.

Check out this video to learn more.

Harvard Professor Lawrence Lessig makes the case that our democracy has become corrupt with money, leading to inequality that means only 0.02% of the United ...

04/03/2018

Interesting...

Last month, anchors at local news stations across the country made identical comments about media bias. The script came from their owner, Sinclair Broadcast Group.

02/15/2018

Relevant yet again.

Thoughts and prayers and the N.R.A.: Here are the top career recipients of N.R.A. campaign money.

01/23/2018

HELLO everyone!! Hope you all had a great holiday! We’re back in business for the semester- come see Democracy Matters at UGA at the spring involvement fair in Tate tomorrow at 11! Learn more about what we do and what we’re planning for the semester! 😊

11/10/2017

Thanks to everyone who came out last night and thank YOU Common Cause Georgia for all the work you all do to support democracy in the state we call home!

11/06/2017

Unfortunately relevant again.

Republicans consistently get the most.

10/30/2017

Podesta announced his decision during a firm-wide meeting Monday morning and is alerting clients of his impending departure.