It’s Time For a 2021 Gerrymandering Update
2021 is a big year for the census, redistricting, and who will ultimately be allowed to draw the map lines.
Focus on Biden’s Nominees: Merrick Garland & Deb Haaland
This week, the Senate is holding crucial nomination hearings for Attorney General and Secretary of the Interior.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 2/20
A roundup of some of the best editorial cartoons from the past week.
Election 2022: The Governors’ Races
A look at the 36 governor elections coming up in 2022.
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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We Must Protect Voting Rights In Our Own States
Protecting voting rights needs to happen at both the federal and the state level. Here’s what’s happening in the states and how we can protect access to the ballot.
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Let’s Get the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Passed
A 2013 Supreme Court decision opened the door for voter suppression, and Republicans took full advantage. To counteract them, we must pass a new Voting Rights Act.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Impeachment Trial #2
A roundup of the best political cartoons covering this week’s biggest news stories.
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3 Reasons You Need to Pay Attention to the Republicans in Your Home State
Most of the national news focuses on politics in DC, but it’s really important to pay attention to what’s happening in your state legislature. Bad behavior by the GOP is growing there.
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Recap of Day 1 of the Impeachment Trial
Get caught up on the important points made on the first day of Trump’s second impeachment trial.
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Here Are the Results of the Political Charge Reader Survey!
Here are the biggest concerns of Political Charge readers for 2021.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: The GQP
A collection of editorial cartoons covering this week’s biggest news stories.
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Uh oh. Is It 2016 All Over Again?
The 2016 election unleashed a torrent of activism, mostly because people realized being unengaged with politics was a terrible idea. Yet, four years later, that lesson feels like it’s already been forgotten.
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Call To Action: The Senate Impeachment Trial
The second impeachment trial for Trump in the Senate starts on Monday. Here’s the info you need to make the case as to why Senators should convict him.
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Election Calendar for February 2021
If it’s a Tuesday, there is probably an election happening somewhere in America. Here are the states having special elections this month.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 1/30
A selection of my favorite editorial cartoons from this past week.
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Here Are the GOP Senate Seats to Flip in 2022
In 2022, 14 Democratic and 20 GOP Senate seats go up for re-election. Here’s the full list with the most competitive races highlighted.
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The Filibuster: Everything You Need To Know
Here’s everything you need to know about the filibuster: what it is, why it’s in the news, why people want to both keep it and nuke it, and more.
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I Want To Hear From You! 3rd Anniversary Reader Survey
It’s been 3 years since I started Political Charge with a mission to inspire Democratic voters to take political action. I’m so happy that we are in such a stronger position than when I started! But of course, there is… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Bye Trump, Hello Biden
The best editorial cartoons from the week that brought us the end of Trump and the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
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The Road Ahead Looks Much Brighter Today
There is still a lot of work to do to protect our country and democracy, but the road looks so much brighter ahead.
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Inauguration Day!! Fun Things To Know About This Anticipated Day
Fun facts and information you’ll want to know to fully enjoy Biden and Harris’ inauguration today.
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Let’s Honor MLK Jr. With Action, Not a Quote
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with a quote seems terribly insufficient. Here are my thoughts on how we can honor him properly, especially considering where this country is right now.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Trump’s Last Weekend
The final cartoon roundup of the Trump era is here.
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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.