Who needs an uplifting story about the difference one person can make in someone’s life? I, for one, am raising my hand. I know I was feeling down yesterday, and I really appreciate the comments you all left me. Today,… Read More ›
I heard something yesterday that stopped me cold. You all know me. I’m not one who likes to dwell on negativity. I’d far prefer to find the silver lining, or the action we can take to turn things around. But… Read More ›
The impeachment trial of a president is likely one of the more rare and important events that will happen in our lives. But that doesn’t mean we all get off of work. So how can you quickly catch up on… Read More ›
There’s a lot more at stake in 2020 than just who sits in the White House. For example, redistricting will happen in 2020, and in most states, governors either sign or veto the maps that the state legislatures draw up…. Read More ›
Last week, Martin Luther King Jr.’s daughter Bernice King said that she’d be honoring her father on this holiday by fighting voter suppression. Count me in. Please don’t quote #MLK on #MLKDay, then suppress the vote and support systemic oppression… Read More ›
Maddening. Insightful. So, so very spot on. The best editorial cartoons express a strong opinion, and in so doing, make us feel something emotionally. This week, these were the cartoons that made me stand up and take notice…. Read More ›
The impeachment trial of President Trump is now underway. For only the third time in our country’s history, a president has been impeached and now the U.S. Senate must conduct a trial to determine what happens next. First, Rep…. Read More ›
Do you think social media will avoid a lot of the problems we encountered in the lead up to the 2016 election? Yeah, me neither. This truth was evident earlier this week when several hashtags trended in an attempt to… Read More ›
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is expected to have the House vote on a resolution today that will send the two articles of impeachment for Trump to the Senate. By rule, the Senate must start the trial immediately…. Read More ›
Senator Pat Roberts (R) is retiring, so the U.S. Senate seat in Kansas is open. Can the Democrats win it? Without an incumbent running in the election, the race automatically becomes more competitive. For many months now pundits have been… Read More ›
We win the White House in 2020 by winning the swing states. That’s it. That’s the post. … But in all seriousness, as you all told me in my recent survey, the number one concern that you have in 2020… Read More ›
Alarming. Insightful. Devastating. The best editorial cartoons express a strong opinion, and in so doing, make us feel something emotionally. This week, these were the cartoons that made me stand up and take notice. Which ones grab you the… Read More ›
Thank you all for taking my survey. It’s helpful to know what your biggest concerns are when it comes to politics in 2020, so I can address as many as I can here at Political Charge. So without further ado,… Read More ›
Want to help kick North Carolina Republican Thom Tillis out of the Senate this November? There are so many reasons that Tillis needs to lose his re-election. Tillis has voted in alignment with Trump an average of 93%. He voted… Read More ›
Hearing the news of the escalating hostilities between our country and Iran last night was alarming, to say the least. Being on the brink of war, especially with a president we cannot trust, is quite terrifying. But somehow, in the… Read More ›
If it’s Tuesday, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in America. Do you share my goal of increasing awareness of elections and boosting turnout in 2020? If so, I hope you will vote if one of these elections is happening… Read More ›
I echo what many have said this past weekend: Iranian General Soleimani was absolutely an enemy of the United States, but under no circumstances do I approve of Trump assassinating him without consulting Congress. This latest action by Trump is… Read More ›
Biting. Insightful. Devastating. Shocking. The best editorial cartoons express a strong opinion, and in so doing, make us feel something emotionally. This week, these were the cartoons that made me stand up and take notice. Which ones grab you the… Read More ›
At long last, the primaries for the 2020 Presidential Election have arrived. You heard that right. The first primary votes (well, technically caucus votes) will be cast one month from today, on February 3rd in Iowa. The caucuses will determine… Read More ›
Are you 100% sure your voter registration status is active? Would you bet good money on that? New stories of voter purges seem to come out every week. A cursory Google search for “voter purges” turns up a LOT of… Read More ›
New Year’s Day isn’t the only time of year we can chart a course for ourselves, but it’s as good a day as any to take a breather and take stock. Every day in 2020 we will be confronted with… Read More ›
The 2020 election year might very well be the most important election of our time. To so many of us, our democracy feels like it is on the line. The rule of law feels like it is on the line…. Read More ›
I know it’s hard when we’re faced with an avalanche of terrible things happening in our country every day, but it is important to find the bright spots. It helps keep us going. Here’s some highlights of the wins we… Read More ›
It just occurred to me that this is the last cartoon roundup of 2019. I can’t begin to imagine the cartoons that will be drawn for 2020. It’s going to be crazy, but I hope you’ll be along for the… Read More ›
