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I run Political Charge to give people the knowledge and inspiration to take charge of their political activism. You can also follow me on Twitter at @dhstokyo.
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Serious About Redistricting? Get Training to Help Secure Fair Districts!
The election dominance of the Republicans this past decade have made clear just how important it is for us to take redistricting seriously. The next round of nationwide redistricting will happen in 2020, following the results of the Census. So,… Read More ›
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Help Re-Elect the Deep South’s Only Democratic Governor
We have an opportunity in 4 short weeks to re-elect Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, the Deep South’s only Democratic governor. Now I know you guys are sharp. You’re thinking, “Hold on. There are big statewide elections in November this… Read More ›
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Sunday Reading: Pondering What If?
Every week I come across articles that I find interesting and that I think my readers here at Political⚡Charge might enjoy as well. Here are this week’s recommendations. How Hong Kong got to this point This is a helpful article… Read More ›
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Saturday Morning Cartoons 9/14
I love what editorial cartoonists do. I think they’re amazing. Being able to take a news story and express an opinion about that story with a single, incisive drawing that also elicits an immediate reaction from the viewer? Genius. Here’s… Read More ›
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How You Can Help Get Voters Registered in Georgia
If winning the White House is one of your goals for 2020, then winning the Electoral College is how you achieve the goal. As much as I’d prefer that we go by a national popular vote, the fact remains that… Read More ›
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Republican Poltroons Defile Democracy in North Carolina
The Republicans have shown their cards. They are, without a doubt, enemies of democracy. What can we say about a party that stays silent in the face of growing authoritarianism? Or one that actively subverts democracy to get their way?… Read More ›
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The Bad & Good News From Yesterday’s Elections
I’d always prefer to win elections. But if we suffer a loss, I’m still going to look for the good news and any lessons we can take into the next election. I’m hardwired to do that. In a tight, tight… Read More ›
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Democrats Need to Win Big to Gain Control Over Redistricting in 2020
Every election is important, but some elections carry additional weight. 2020 will be one of those years. And I’m not even talking about the White House or the Senate today. No, the reason why 2020 is so important is because… Read More ›
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Congress Comes Back: What to Expect
Members of Congress are back in DC after their summer recess. While the news has been fixated on the antics of the White House for weeks on end, it can now turn to issues that have been simmering and waiting… Read More ›
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Sunday Reading: The Nightmare Scenario
Every week I come across articles that I find interesting and that I think my readers here at Political⚡Charge might enjoy as well. Here are this week’s recommendations. The Secret Files of the Master of Modern Republican Gerrymandering The secrets… Read More ›
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Saturday Morning Cartoons 9/7
I love what editorial cartoonists do. I think they’re amazing. Being able to take a news story and express an opinion about that story with a single, incisive drawing that also elicits an immediate reaction from the viewer? Genius. Here’s… Read More ›
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Trump Attacks the Endangered Species Act: How to Help
“Cruelty is the point.” We hear this a lot when folks try to explain the terrible policies flowing out of the Trump administration. And although this news has gotten buried by so many other insane announcements from the White House,… Read More ›
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Spotlight on National Voter Registration Day 2019
There is nothing more crucial to changing the course of our country than turning out voters in droves for every election. And to have voters turn out, we need to register them first. Every year, we have National Voter Registration… Read More ›
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Elections in September 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. Democratic enthusiasm has not been quite as high as in 2018, so I encourage you to help promote these elections wherever you… Read More ›
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Why Republicans in California are Very Nervous
This weekend, multiple articles were published about the GOP becoming increasingly nervous about their 2020 prospects in California. The Context Back in July, CA Governor Gavin Newsom (who just won the governorship at the midterms) signed a law that prevents… Read More ›
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How You Can Pay Homage to the Early Labor Day Protestors
Labor Day started as a protest. The first Labor Day was on September 5, 1882 when over 10,000 workers left their work to march in New York City. This was when Americans had 12-hour days and worked six, if not… Read More ›
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Sunday Reading: Articles That Caught My Eye
Every week I come across articles that I find interesting and that I think will be interesting to folks who like what I do here at Political⚡Charge. Here are this week’s recommendations. When Politics Fails, Call the Lawyers This is… Read More ›
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Saturday Cartoons 9/1
Editorial cartoonists are amazing. How they distill our crazy, infuriating news cycle and turn them into an image that packs a serious punch is beyond me. Here’s how they tackled this week’s news. Which ones strike you the most? —>
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How You Can Help Get Voters Registered in Virginia
If winning the White House is one of your goals for 2020, then winning the Electoral College is how you achieve the goal. As much as I’d prefer that we go by a national popular vote, the fact remains that… Read More ›
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Multiple 2019/2020 Races See a Shake-Up
After a quiet period, suddenly, a lot of 2020 races got a jolt. Here’s a quick roundup. Georgia Republican Senator Johnny Isakson (GA) announced he’d be resigning at the end of the calendar year. He’s been dealing with multiple health… Read More ›
