Georgia Voice
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The Georgia Voice is the state's own voice for the gay and LGBT population. Updated daily with the newest LGBT & gay news locally in Atlanta and nationally. Georgia Voice is the media outlet of record for the LGBTQ community in Atlanta and throughout the state. Georgia Voice has proven to be indispensable to its readers since it launched in March, 2010.
Georgia Voice
1d ago
Human Rights Campaign National Press Secretary Brandon Wolf and Washington Blade White House reporter Christopher Kane spoke with Rated LGBT Radio on Thursday, following Donald Trump’s victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. They covered subjects ranging from the impact of anti-trans advertising by the former president’s campaign and other Republican candidates in down-ballot races to the future of the Democratic Party and what lies ahead for organizations in the LGBTQ movement. Prior to joining HRC, Wolf served as press secretary ..read more
Georgia Voice
6d ago
For LGBTQ+ individuals and families, finding a safe, welcoming community is more than just a preference—it’s essential for both personal well-being and peace of mind. Across the U.S., cities and neighborhoods vary widely in terms of inclusivity, and understanding which areas offer support and acceptance can make the difference when deciding where to live. In this guide, we’ll explore factors to consider when searching for LGBTQ+-friendly housing, highlight some of the most inclusive neighborhoods, and offer tips for making homeownership ..read more
Georgia Voice
6d ago
AI is here, and it’s had a major boost in development over the past five years. According to research by Our World in Data, a system that just two decades ago learned to play backgammon below human comprehension can now fully recognize language and images at the same level. AI can be used for task management: checking the weather, transcribing audio, translating languages, and more. Perhaps more alarmingly, it can also create images and videos, write articles and essays, and help (or ..read more
Georgia Voice
6d ago
“Dangerous speech” (DS) refers to expression, namely speech, text, or images, that can normalize violence against members of a group. Dehumanization is among the common tactics used in examples of DS, according to the Dangerous Speech Project. The Dangerous Speech Project monitors several social platforms, including 4chan, Kiwi Farms, and other similar sites, collecting instances of DS that target trans people, immigrants, poll workers, and local election officials. The organization also tracks examples of dangerous speech in campaign ads and ..read more
Georgia Voice
6d ago
There were a few movies throughout my life that were so impactful, I was sad when the credits rolled. I’m reminded of this as I watch my son grow up. His childhood is a movie I certainly don’t want to finish yet, but he’s beginning to ask questions that show signs it is. Spoiler alert for any 10-year-olds reading this. On Halloween, my son had a routine dentist appointment, during which we found a baby tooth hanging on that he ..read more
Georgia Voice
1w ago
From summer to fall, I had spent the time until this election outside of jails. I am still outside the jail, waiting for whoever gets released, though the weather grows colder. And I will remain here. This is the place to be when the illusions of social progress burn themselves away, just as it is where one should be when the rhetoric of change outstrips its reality. From here, one can find the distance necessary to think without becoming caught ..read more
Georgia Voice
1w ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation. And in so doing, the Republican president-elect exposed a fundamental weakness within the Democratic base and beat back concerns about his moral failings, becoming the first U.S. president with a felony conviction. Trump won over frustrated voters with bold promises that his fiery brand of America-first economic populism and conservative culture would make their lives better. He will be tested immediately, however, and there are reasons ..read more
Georgia Voice
1w ago
While many U.S. House races are still too early to call and control of the chamber remains in limbo, the nine openly LGBTQ members, all Democrats, either won reelection or were projected to win as of Wednesday morning. The contests were called for U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan (Wis.), Becca Balint (Vt.), and Ritchie Torres (N.Y.), whose seats were considered safe, and for U.S. Reps. Angie Craig (Minn.), Sharice Davids (Kan.), Chris Pappas (N.H.), and Eric Sorensen (Ill.), who were heavily ..read more
Georgia Voice
1w ago
Winning her bid for the state’s at-large seat in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday, Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride became the first transgender candidate elected to the U.S. Congress. With 60 percent of precincts reporting, McBride led with 57.7% compared to 42.3 percent for her Republican opponent John Whalen. Her win comes at a time when rights and protections for the community are under siege and anti-trans rhetoric has come to define national electoral politics, animating more Republican ..read more
Georgia Voice
1w ago
Editor’s note: This article was last edited on November 5 at 10:53am. Georgia is one of this election’s battleground states after turning blue for the first time in more than 20 years in 2020, with 16 electoral votes to offer the candidate who wins the state. Polls close in Georgia at 7pm EST. National Presidential Results: Electoral College votes: 0/538 Kamala Harris (D): 0 Donald Trump (R): 0 Georgia Presidential Results: Votes reported: 0% Kamala Harris (D): 0% Donald Trump ..read more