Legislative Affairs

BY THE PEOPLE LOBBY DAYS

Building on six successful years of lobby days, the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia (ACLU of GA) is again teaming up with other progressive organizations to help you meet and talk with your legislators. These groups include Women In The Halls and Georgia Rural Urban Summit (GRUS). Each week these groups will team up to provide you with the tools you need to hold lawmakers accountable on issues, ranging from reproductive rights, separation of church and state to immigration, and consumer issues.

A face to face meeting is the most effective way to communicate with your legislators. Plus, it can be a lot of fun! Whether you are an experienced advocate or brand new to the legislative process, this program can help make your visits easy and effective. Come down to the Capitol and meet your legislators.

At each Wednesday session, we will teach you how to talk to legislators, tell you about the issues that are hot, explain why we care about the issues, and guide you on how you can best help to pass or stop legislation. We will even walk you over to the Capitol, give you a tour, and assist you as you meet with your senators and representatives.

If you have never talked to your legislator, come by at 9:00am for a quick legislative training. If you have been to the Capitol before, come by at 9:15am for an update on what issues are moving that week.

Georgia State Capitol Complex
Coverdell Legislative Office Building (CLOB)
Located on Mitchell Street, Room 307
Atlanta, GA 30334

For more information, please contact:
Marlyn Tillman
Organizer/Lobbyist
American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia
1900 The Exchange
Suite 425
Atlanta, GA 30339
Tele: 404-983-6437
Fax: 770-303-0051
Email: mtillman@acluga.org

How to Make a Difference

Resources

Previous Sessions



The 2010 Legislation Session of the Georgia General Assembly begins, Monday, January 11, 2010.

By the People Days every Wednesday.

SCHEDULE

February 3, 2010 - Reproductive Freedom & Justice Lobby Day
Coalition Partners: Law Students for Reproductive Justice; SPARK

February 10, 2010 - Safeguarding Rights of Children Against Abusive Military Recruitment Lobby Day
Coalition Partners: American Friends Service Committee
Guest Speakers: Sen. Nan Orrock; Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield

February 17, 2010 - Children's Health Day
Coalition Partners: Neighbors Organized for Action (NOFA)

February 24, 2010 -

March 3, 2010 -

March 10, 2010 - Education Lobby Day
Coalition Partners: Georgia Equality, The Georgia Safe Schools Coalition, MEGA Family Project
Guest Speaker: Rep. Alisha Thomas Morgan

March 17, 2010 - Anti-Racial Profiling Lobby Day
Coalition Partners: ABLE (Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment)

March 24, 2010 -

March 31, 2010 - Voting Rights Lobby Day

April 7, 2010 - Immigrants' Rights Lobby Day
Coalition Partners: GLAHR(Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights)

April 14, 2010 - IMMIGRANTS' RIGHTS LOBBY DAY
-- a special session of By The People Lobby Day
Coalition Partners:
" Anti-Defamation League
" Caminar Latino
" Center for Pan Asian Community Services (CPACS)
" Coalicion de Lideres Latinos (CLILA)
" Culture Connect
" Feminist Women's Health Center
" Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO)
" Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
" Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights (GLAHR)
" Georgia Rural Urban Summit
" Hernan Taylor & Lee
" International Center of Atlanta
" International Rescue Committee
" Latin American Association
" OCA-Georgia Chapter
" Raksha
" Refugee Family Services
" Refugee Women's Network
" Refugee Resettlement and Immigration Services of Atlanta
(RRISA)


For more information
or to
request an opportunity to join as a coalition partner,
e-mail
Marlyn Tillman