Jerzy Shedlock
@jerzyms
Alaskan living in ATL. Communications specialist for @ACLUofGA. Retweets ≠ endorsements.
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That’s a wrap, for now. Here are several things I learned about during my 1st GA legislative session: •Seersucker suits •Don’t correct a southerner’s Latin pronunciation •Expensive watches (which I don’t have) are key to small talk
Georgians suffered some damaging blows during the 2023 legislative session due to bills that unnecessarily target the poor, transgender children and their families, and voters. We saw some big wins, however. Learn more: bit.ly/3KvZirC
Members of the Georgia House and Senate have introduced the Georgia Reproductive Freedom Act, which would repeal the state’s 2019 six-week abortion ban, as well as add the right to the procedure to state code. bit.ly/3WBixDe
In a first-of-its-kind project from @pirsonjourn, PJP writers explore the trend of growing old inside prison. Over the last 20 years, the number of incarcerated people 55 and older has climbed from 48,000 to 160,000. Read my opening essay below to learn more. #AginginPrison
#AginginPrison In a special project, PJP contributors chronicle the now ubiquitous experience of growing old behind bars. In the introduction piece, PJP editor Wyatt Stayner (@WStayner) writes about the graying of America's prison population. Read on: prisonjournalismproject.org/2023/01/10/the…
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The Graying of America’s Prisons
In a first-of-its-kind project, PJP contributors chronicle the now ubiquitous experience of growing old behind bars.
First significant story I’ve written in quite awhile. Please read, friends. Every single vote was important in this runoff, for real.
Kim Davis’ opportunity to vote in the Georgia runoff was down to the wire on Election Day, but thanks to ACLUGA staff and a Chatham County deputy registrar, all of whom jumped into action, she was able to cast her ballot. bit.ly/3PUnHZ9
The ACLU of Georgia, @ACLU, @splcenter, and @dechertllp are taking legal action today after the Cobb County Board of Elections failed to send ballots to voters — for a second time this election. Read more: bit.ly/3H2bZsX
Press release: Many Georgians Still Awaiting Absentee Ballots. The ACLU of Georgia attributes this stressful situation to SB 202, the state’s anti-voter law, which significantly shortened the window to receive and return absentee ballots. bit.ly/3WyMNQk
Georgia's ban on abortion care has devastating effects — especially for Black women, who already face a severe maternal mortality crisis in the state. The fight for abortion is a fight for life-saving healthcare.gpb.org/news/2022/10/2…
Meet Otis, the 2021 champion and four times winner of "Fat Bear Week" at Alaska's Katmai National Park.
“We understand the humanitarian crisis that's occurring at Fulton County Jail … Leasing (jail beds) does not solve the problem, rather it exacerbates it,” ACLU-GA Deputy Policy and Advocacy Director Fallon McClure told ATL’s city council. Learn more: bit.ly/3C4BLbZ
“Benjamin Lynde, a policy counsel with the ACLU of Georgia, told the committee that formerly incarcerated people are 13 times more likely to experience homeless than the general population.” bit.ly/3UNo21W
Ambassador Andrew J. Young was honored as a champion of civil rights at @ACLU_Mass’ annual Bill of Rights Dinner, which also featured Pulitzer Prize-winning Nikole Hannah-Jones as its keynote speaker. bit.ly/3BX2NDb
Today, the ACLU-GA sent the Forsyth Co. Board of Elections a letter urging the county to reverse a decision to flag or remove 301 Forsyth Co. voters in defiance of state & federal law. We continue to fight for voter rights for all Georgians. Press release: bit.ly/3RY1xWe
Our democracy works best when everyone has a fair and equitable opportunity to participate in our elections. Georgia’s voters have long commutes, work long hours, and have demanding family responsibilities. All are entitled to a meaningful opportunity to cast their ballot.
DeKalb Elections Board approves list of early voting locations for Nov. 8 election decaturish.com/2022/09/dekalb…
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DeKalb Elections Board approves list of early voting locations for Nov. 8 election
This story has been updated. DeKalb County, GA — The DeKalb Elections Board voted on Sept. 8 to approve early voting locations for the Nov. 8 election. Most of the
It's only been about a year since my previous update, so I won't wax poetic about my life choices. My partner and I moved to ATL. I avoided pollen season, and the heat isn't nearly as bad as people described it. Who wears short shorts? I do, friends. I do. Taking all ATL recs.
SOI #DebHaaland in Alaska. I was lucky to capture this heart-swelling second when she dropped to eye-level to say hello to a little dancer. ♥️ #RepresentationMatters
Breaking AK history news, in a paper published today, researchers reveal several previously unknown Benny Benson--designer of the AK flag--facts, including his real birthday, mother's maiden name, & hidden Unangax̂ heritage. #alaskahistory scholarworks.alaska.edu/handle/11122/1…
My first feature in @TheAtlantic is out today! What's it about? Some third of American adults don't worry much about climate change---that's about 77 million people, folks---but their local meteorologist can probably make them care. theatlantic.com/science/archiv…
Covering police shootings isn't easy. So much anger and sadness, all of it warranted. Often the truth is elusive. This is a new one, though. Best of luck to the reporters covering this story in coming days and beyond.
#UPDATE The Lower Columbia Major Crimes Team released initial findings in a statement late Sunday evening. The statement detailed a series of events that began with an armed robbery at a #Vanwa gas station and ended with the shooting in Sahota’s driveway. bit.ly/3salddT
1964 British Pathé newsreel on Anchorage in the aftermath of the Great Alaska Earthquake (aka Good Friday Earthquake). #alaskahistory #anchoragehistory
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