The Senate Impeachment Trial FAQ
Now that Trump has been impeached again, he must face a trial in the Senate. But the trial happening so close to Inauguration Day, there are a lot of questions. Here are some answers.
Building Momentum for Impeachment: Take Action
Today the House of Representatives will vote to impeach the president for a second time. The calculus is completely different this time around.
An Open Letter to the Republican Party
An open letter to the Republican Party following the insurrection and siege of the Capitol this past Wednesday.
BONUS – The Week’s Best Cartoons: Georgia Elections
A bonus roundup of editorial cartoons to cover the election news out of Georgia.
Recent Posts
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How Would a 50-50 Split Senate Work?
If the Democrats and Republicans each have 50 seats in the Senate, who leads? Here, I answer the most frequently asked questions about this scenario.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Insurrection
A roundup of the best editorial cartoons I saw covering the insurrection and events at the Capitol on January 6.
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Trump Needs To Be Removed Immediately
Trump is a danger to this country and after the events on Wednesday at the Capitol, he must be removed immediately. Here’s what each of us needs to do.
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Today’s Joint Session of Congress Explained, Plus the Georgia Elections
Today’s joint session of Congress is about counting the state-certified Electoral votes, even though the GOP aims to make it more than that. You can expect chaos, but Joe Biden will still be President on Januaray 20.
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2021 Is Getting Off to a Quick Start
2021 is getting off to a quick start with a new Congress, the balance of the Senate about to be determined, and a deeply undemocratic stunt by Congressional Republicans.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Hello 2021!
Just like we were, editorial cartoonists were pretty focused on saying goodbye to 2020 and welcoming 2021. Here are my favorite cartoons from this past week.
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The Bright Spots in 2020: Yes, There Were Some
Political Charge’s annual look back at the positive political stories of 2020.
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The Most Popular Things at Political Charge in 2020
Political Charge readers made 2020 a great year — you all made such an incredible impact! Check out these numbers!
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Holiday Edition
Editorial cartoonists covered the news and the holidays in this week’s roundup.
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What All Is In the New COVID Bill?
There’s a lot of confusion about what all is in (and not in) the new COVID relief bill. It doesn’t help that Congress also passed an omnibus bill, and items from both bills are getting mixed up. Here’s a quick explainer.
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How Georgia’s Story Can Inspire Us All
A story of strategy and persistence in Georgia to inspire all of us.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Trump’s Waning Days
Editorial cartoonists cover this week’s top news stories.
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Let’s Spread Some Cheer For Our Election Workers
‘Tis the season for spreading cheer. And you know who needs some? Election workers. Here’s a quick way to tell them Thank You!
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Let’s Check In On The Georgia Senate Races
The latest news about the Senate runoff races and GOP vs GOP infighting in Georgia.
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What You Need To Know About Today’s Electoral College Vote
Today the Electoral College meets to officially vote for president and vice president. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Trump v. The Courts
Editorial cartoonists cover Trump’s many losses in the courts, plus other news.
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I’m Not Scared. I’m Angry.
David Frum predicted that Republicans would reject democracy if they thought they couldn’t win elections democratically. We just crossed that line.
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What You Need To Know About the Gerrymandering Fight Coming in 2021
Redistricting will be a big story in 2021 and presents us with an opportunity to make some real progress.
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How the Washington Post Exposed the Republicans’ Depravity
The Washington Post set out to ask every congressional Republican if they acknowledged Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election. Here’s what they found, and what it means for us.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 12/5
This week, editorial cartoonists took on the biggest news stories: the waning election challenges, the GOP pivoting, COVID and the vaccine, and more.
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Is Your State In Danger of Losing Voting By Mail?
Every state expanded the options to vote by mail in 2020. But what happens now? How can voters insist that their state keep these options for future elections?