Here's what's trending in politics in Georgia and around the nation.
1. The public agrees with Trump on Confederate monuments
According to a poll by the Economist/YouGov, a majority of the Americans surveyed believe that Confederate monuments are symbols of Southern pride rather than of white supremacy. Fifty-four percent of those surveyed said the statues represent a region's pride in its past; 66 percent of whites, 84 percent of Republicans and 71 percent of those over 65 said they agree that the monuments are not representative of a white supremacy view.
Wonder where the nearest Confederate monument is? Use this tool from Quartz to find out.
2. The ACLU isn't defending hate groups anymore
The American Civil Liberties Union will stop defending hate groups marching with firearms, according to Anthony Romero, the ACLU executive director. The Hill reports that the group also will screen clients more closely for the potential of violence at their rallies.
3. Cohen to introduces articles of impeachment
Rep. Steve Cohen, (D-Tennessee), says in a press release he will introduce articles of impeachment in the House over President Donald Trump's remarks about the events at Charlottesville. More than 60 House Democrats have said they support a censure resolution following Trump's press conference on Tuesday.
4. Mattis contradicts Bannon's comments
Secretary of Defense James Mattis on Thursday promised "strong military consequences" for any action taken by North Korea that threatens the U.S. or its allies, the New York Times reported. The statement came after White House chief strategist Steve Bannon told a reporter this week that there was no viable military plan available to attack North Korea.
5. If you were the president, what would Twitter look like to you?
What does President Trump see when he opens Twitter? A bot that retweets tweets from people the president follows on Twitter will show you.
6. Using math to redesign voting districts
New algorithms are being used by federal courts across the country to evaluate voting districts. The algorithms and other math tools are trying to address gerrymandering, or drawing voting districts to favor one party over another, The AP reorted.
7. DNC fundraising deficit
Democrats are lagging behind in fundraising. The DNC raised $38.2 million in the first half of the year. The Republican National Committee raised $75.4 million. According to The Hill, the DNC has just under $7.5 million in its coffers.
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