Get Activated with GMCS Action Team
3,2,1 Action!!!
Introduction
Thank you for your interest in our Activist Training Series! This unique program is tailored for individuals eager to drive positive change within their communities. Our goal is to arm you with the essential skills and knowledge to become a formidable advocate for the causes you're passionate about.
Training Series Overview
The Activist Training Series is a comprehensive program designed in three key parts to enhance your effectiveness in activism:
- Campaign Organizing
- Master the art of planning and executing advocacy campaigns.
- Learn strategy development, coalition building, and grassroots organizing.
- Direct Action
- Delve into the principles and tactics of direct action.
- Understand nonviolent resistance, civil disobedience, and protest organizing.
- Effective Lobbying
- Get to grips with the nuances of lobbying for policy change.
- Learn communication strategies with elected officials and how to build influential relationships.
Registration
Ready to make a difference? Register now by filling out the form below with your contact information. Once registered, you will receive all the necessary details about the schedule, location, and logistics of the training sessions.
Contact Information
Questions or need more information?Contact our GMCS Action Team Coordinator, Kristina Flores, at:
- Email: Action@georgiamcs.org
- Subject Line: Activate
Closing Statement
Thank you for your dedication to fostering positive change in our community. We are excited to equip you with the tools and skills needed to become a successful activist. Together, let's create a meaningful impact!
Justice for Nathan Johnson #Justice
The Unheard Pleas of Nathan Ross Johnson: A Fight for Justice and Health
A Veteran's Health Crisis:
Nathan Ross Johnson, offender #965007, currently incarcerated at Lee State Prison, is fighting a critical battle, not just against the legal system but for his health. Following a 2004 car accident, Johnson, a Navy veteran, faced life-threatening deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms. Traditional medications failed him, leading him to cannabis, which he cultivated from 2016 until his arrest in 2019 for its therapeutic benefits.
Legal Battle and Medical Negligence:
Representing himself in court, Johnson argued his case based on extensive research and medical evidence, only to be convicted. Compounding his legal woes is a recent decision by the prisons' medical department, denying him a vibrating alarm watch necessary for managing his medication schedule, despite his serious health conditions.
Selective Prosecution and Legal Challenges:
Johnson's trial in the Superior Court of Hart County, N.E. Georgia, exposed issues of selective prosecution and the complexities of cannabis legislation. He faced charges under statutes that his research argued were misapplied, especially in light of medical cannabis benefits.
A Call for Empathy and Justice:
Johnson's story is more than a legal battle; it's a call for empathy and justice within the legal and medical systems. He represents many who turn to alternative medicine for relief but face legal challenges. His ongoing fight in prison highlights the need for a more compassionate approach to cases involving medical and personal freedoms.
Supporting Nathan Ross Johnson:
Contributions to Johnson's prison account at Lee State Prison, offender #965007, offer not only financial support but also a message of solidarity and care in his ongoing struggle for health and justice.
🎖️ Honoring Our Veterans with Film & Fellowship 🎥
Veterans, this day is for you!
Join us on Sunday, November 10, 2024 for a special private screening of Venom: The Last Dance at AMC Parkway Pointe 15, Atlanta, GA.
🍿 Free admission, snacks, and swag bags for all veterans who register!
⏰ Event Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Check-In: 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM
RSVP now to celebrate, connect, and enjoy an unforgettable movie experience!