Alander Rocha
@alander.bsky.social
I write about Georgia policy and politics for @georgiarecorder.com / Tulane, UGA alum / dogcatdad / Got a tip? arocha@georgiarecorder.com or alander.01 on Signal
... process is not very accessible to the layperson. These are the PSC rules: rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/515-3-1 and I screenshot the section on access below. I appreciate the feedback and the question and will work on getting a detailed, clear answer.
October 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
... process is not very accessible to the layperson. These are the PSC rules: rules.sos.state.ga.us/gac/515-3-1 and I screenshot the section on access below. I appreciate the feedback and the question and will work on getting a detailed, clear answer.
The dogs of the No Kings protest in Atlanta. Despite only being 6-months old, Rahul Bose, sitting in front of the "No kings, No ICE" poster, is a frequent protester, starting with the Tesla Takedown protests earlier this year.
"Ruff," he said.
Jax, a 1 year old German Shepherd, wanted to play.
"Ruff," he said.
Jax, a 1 year old German Shepherd, wanted to play.
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The dogs of the No Kings protest in Atlanta. Despite only being 6-months old, Rahul Bose, sitting in front of the "No kings, No ICE" poster, is a frequent protester, starting with the Tesla Takedown protests earlier this year.
"Ruff," he said.
Jax, a 1 year old German Shepherd, wanted to play.
"Ruff," he said.
Jax, a 1 year old German Shepherd, wanted to play.
Stacey Abrams just took the stage and gave a warning in her speech, detailing the "10 Steps to Autocracy" the current administration has taken. Abrams said that the opposition's destination is division and destruction, saying "this is not normal, it's intentional."
October 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Stacey Abrams just took the stage and gave a warning in her speech, detailing the "10 Steps to Autocracy" the current administration has taken. Abrams said that the opposition's destination is division and destruction, saying "this is not normal, it's intentional."
The @georgiarecorder.com crew will be covering today's No Kings demonstrations in Atlanta. We'll begin at the Atlanta Civic Center, where the rally begins before marching to the Liberty Plaza by the Capitol. Follow along for dispatches from our team, and look out for a story later!
October 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The @georgiarecorder.com crew will be covering today's No Kings demonstrations in Atlanta. We'll begin at the Atlanta Civic Center, where the rally begins before marching to the Liberty Plaza by the Capitol. Follow along for dispatches from our team, and look out for a story later!
The protest is currently being interrupted by a loud group of about 10 people, one holding a "Don't thread on me" flag. Protesters are following them and trying to drown them out.
June 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
The protest is currently being interrupted by a loud group of about 10 people, one holding a "Don't thread on me" flag. Protesters are following them and trying to drown them out.
Montgomery resident Richard Griffin holds a sign that says "Not even senators are not safe from kings" on the front and "Freeze ICE" on the back.
June 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Montgomery resident Richard Griffin holds a sign that says "Not even senators are not safe from kings" on the front and "Freeze ICE" on the back.
Montgomery resident Linda German Mathews said that she is protesting because she has grandchildren and she does not want to see them grow up in the current political atmosphere.
"The courts won't stand up for us. The Congress won't stand up for us. So the people have to stand up."
"The courts won't stand up for us. The Congress won't stand up for us. So the people have to stand up."
June 14, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Montgomery resident Linda German Mathews said that she is protesting because she has grandchildren and she does not want to see them grow up in the current political atmosphere.
"The courts won't stand up for us. The Congress won't stand up for us. So the people have to stand up."
"The courts won't stand up for us. The Congress won't stand up for us. So the people have to stand up."
At the "No Kings" protest in Montgomery. Michael Brown said he's here because he wants to show there's a different side to Alabama.
"We were brought up to love and treat everyone with respect and kindness and dignity. I don't think people are getting that from the current Administration," he said.
"We were brought up to love and treat everyone with respect and kindness and dignity. I don't think people are getting that from the current Administration," he said.
June 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
At the "No Kings" protest in Montgomery. Michael Brown said he's here because he wants to show there's a different side to Alabama.
"We were brought up to love and treat everyone with respect and kindness and dignity. I don't think people are getting that from the current Administration," he said.
"We were brought up to love and treat everyone with respect and kindness and dignity. I don't think people are getting that from the current Administration," he said.
Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, upset the Senate is not considering Democratic legislation Thursday, said he'll be filibustering every piece of legislation on the floor today.
He said "everybody wants you to be in your place, but being in your place means you get nothing."
He said "everybody wants you to be in your place, but being in your place means you get nothing."
April 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sen. Rodger Smitherman, D-Birmingham, upset the Senate is not considering Democratic legislation Thursday, said he'll be filibustering every piece of legislation on the floor today.
He said "everybody wants you to be in your place, but being in your place means you get nothing."
He said "everybody wants you to be in your place, but being in your place means you get nothing."
In case anyone would like to join me in wishing this good boy a happy birthday, Cortez turns seven years old today.
He's getting gray fur around his snout and I literally shed a tear the other day because of it.
He's getting gray fur around his snout and I literally shed a tear the other day because of it.
March 27, 2025 at 6:33 PM
In case anyone would like to join me in wishing this good boy a happy birthday, Cortez turns seven years old today.
He's getting gray fur around his snout and I literally shed a tear the other day because of it.
He's getting gray fur around his snout and I literally shed a tear the other day because of it.
I'm counting about, at least, 600 people at the protest, but it could easily be over 1,000. I can only post 60 seconds but the march went for another minute.
February 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I'm counting about, at least, 600 people at the protest, but it could easily be over 1,000. I can only post 60 seconds but the march went for another minute.
I'm at a protest for immigrant rights, organized in the wake of anti-immigrant bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature. Story coming later.
February 22, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I'm at a protest for immigrant rights, organized in the wake of anti-immigrant bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature. Story coming later.
I'm all strapped in for Alabama 2025 Legislative Session, which starts today. I'll be covering the Senate, @annabjournalist.bsky.social will be in the House. Excited to start my 5th session (two regular, two special down), though I feel like I'm just starting to scratch the surface of #alpolitics.
February 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm all strapped in for Alabama 2025 Legislative Session, which starts today. I'll be covering the Senate, @annabjournalist.bsky.social will be in the House. Excited to start my 5th session (two regular, two special down), though I feel like I'm just starting to scratch the surface of #alpolitics.
My work-from-home coworkers are pretty cool but not very helpful. They only stare.
January 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My work-from-home coworkers are pretty cool but not very helpful. They only stare.
Authorities are asking that people stay off the road if possible, but there is nothing wrong with going for a walk! I took Cortez to get some pictures of the Alabama State Capitol this afternoon.
The story was also updated with an afternoon update from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
The story was also updated with an afternoon update from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
January 21, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Authorities are asking that people stay off the road if possible, but there is nothing wrong with going for a walk! I took Cortez to get some pictures of the Alabama State Capitol this afternoon.
The story was also updated with an afternoon update from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
The story was also updated with an afternoon update from the Alabama Emergency Management Agency.
The ending of this email about the DEI lawsuit I wrote about yesterday has got me a bit confused. I'd say I'm a bit ambidextrous but definitely am not left-handed.
January 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The ending of this email about the DEI lawsuit I wrote about yesterday has got me a bit confused. I'd say I'm a bit ambidextrous but definitely am not left-handed.
Me without 8 cups of coffee
January 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Me without 8 cups of coffee
My sister and BIL last night welcomed a beautiful baby into the world, and I'm officially a girl uncle for the first time! My only job is to spoil her rotten, so share tips if you got 'em.
January 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
My sister and BIL last night welcomed a beautiful baby into the world, and I'm officially a girl uncle for the first time! My only job is to spoil her rotten, so share tips if you got 'em.
Tater Tot and Sebastián, the cant-stop-wont-stop duo.
November 22, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Tater Tot and Sebastián, the cant-stop-wont-stop duo.
This is Sebastián, the new kitten.
November 12, 2024 at 10:44 PM
This is Sebastián, the new kitten.
Some of these PR pitches are wild.
I was robbed at gunpoint back in college, and it was anything but "the best thing that ever happened to me."
In fact, I still get flashbacks from that time, and it happened about 10 years ago.
I was robbed at gunpoint back in college, and it was anything but "the best thing that ever happened to me."
In fact, I still get flashbacks from that time, and it happened about 10 years ago.
November 1, 2023 at 8:22 PM
Some of these PR pitches are wild.
I was robbed at gunpoint back in college, and it was anything but "the best thing that ever happened to me."
In fact, I still get flashbacks from that time, and it happened about 10 years ago.
I was robbed at gunpoint back in college, and it was anything but "the best thing that ever happened to me."
In fact, I still get flashbacks from that time, and it happened about 10 years ago.
Cortez got his edits back.
October 23, 2023 at 6:41 PM
Cortez got his edits back.
Folks are gathering and waiting to enter the ALGOP summer dinner, where the former president is expected to speak around 7 p.m.
August 4, 2023 at 10:31 PM
Folks are gathering and waiting to enter the ALGOP summer dinner, where the former president is expected to speak around 7 p.m.