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Commentary
Giving birth safely is a human right. Out lawmaker Park Cannon is fighting tooth & nail for it.
“Black women legislators are… bring[ing] real change to communities in need,” Cannon writes as she outlines why the GOP is failing to solve this crisis.
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What is the queer state of the union? 6 experts get real about 2023
Six leading voices in the queer equality movement offer their perspectives as the president prepares to deliver the State of the Union.
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What does an “activist elected official” forsee in the future for queer rights?
The youngest elected official in the Georgia legislature, Park Cannon demonstrated early on that she had an insatiable energy for fighting for equality.
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Commentary
Vote now for LGBTQ Nation’s 2021 Hero Defending Democracy
These five heroes fought for voting rights, democratic institutions, and fair elections. Who is your Hero Defending Democracy?
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What is going on in Georgia? Is there a plan to fix it?
Georgia state Rep. Park Cannon swings by the podcast to fill us in on everything that’s going on in the Peach State while reporter Molly Sprayregen updates us on the latest news.
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Out Black lawmaker won’t be prosecuted for knocking on GOP governor’s door
Prosecutors said her knocking on that door was “annoying” but doesn’t justify charges. Rep. Park Cannon hopes people are focused on the voting rights restrictions she was protesting.
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Cops compare Black lawmaker arrested for knocking on governor’s door to MAGA rioters
State Rep. Park Cannon knocked on the governor’s door as he signed a bill to restrict voting rights. Police say they thought a riot would break out if they didn’t immediately arrest her.
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Police arrest out Black lawmaker for knocking on governor’s door
It’s illegal to arrest a sitting state representative when the legislature is in session, but the Governor didn’t want her to watch him sign racist legislation.
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Commentary
Georgia Rep. Park Cannon is a queer “activist elected official” getting it done in the South
She was only 24 when she was first elected to the state legislature.