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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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Special Announcement!
A special announcement from Political Charge.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Thanksgiving 2020
This week, I collected my favorite editorial cartoons covering Thanksgiving and the post-election news, among other stories.
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The 3rd Person Running in the Georgia Elections in January
Everyone knows about the two Georgia Senate runoffs happening in Georgia on Jan. 5. But there’s a third race on the ballot, and winning this one is really important for several reasons.
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What I’m Thankful For: Biden’s Cabinet Nominees
President-Elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet nominees signal a return to competence, expertise, and yes, good people. I am so grateful!
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The Democrats’ Messaging Is Just Fine. Stop With the Bad Takes.
I reject the narrative that if the Democrats just had better messaging, we would have done better in the election. It’s a garbage take. Read on for what we are going to do instead.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 11/21
This week’s news as drawn by the nation’s editorial cartoonists. They cover the presidential transition, COVID, Thanksgiving, and more.
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What Are We Learning About the Biden-Harris Administration So Far?
Here’s the timeline of events that will happen to get us to Inauguration Day. Also, what we’ve been learning about the incoming administration.
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What Does a State With Great Voting Rights Look Like?
We hear a lot about voter suppression, which is rampant in this country, but is there any state that has a good voting rights record? Yes.
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The Election Win the Republicans Won’t Acknowledge
Joe Biden won in a landslide. Trump lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College. But the Republicans still refuse to acknowledge Biden’s win. We need to take action.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: “You’re Fired!”
The week was marked by the final electoral votes being settled, bad behavior from both Trump & the GOP, all eyes on Georgia, plus a surging virus. Here are this week’s best cartoons.
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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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How To Help Win the 2 Georgia Senate Runoff Elections
The best guide to getting involved in the Georgia Senate runoff elections. Not only is there an activity to suit every personality, but this is a Georgia-centric list. Listening to local organizers is the key to winning!
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Reflection: This Is What Comes Next
This is both a time to celebrate winning the White House back, and to look forward at what comes next. Because clearly, walking away from civic engagement is not an option.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Election 2020 Edition
Editorial cartoonists both here in the U.S. and abroad take on the 2020 Election.
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Election 2020 Results: The Big Call Is Made
Pennsylvania was just called. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are going to the White House. It’s time to pat yourself on the back.
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Election 2020: More Results, Big and Small
The latest election results for the big races including governorships, plus a bunch of results that fall into the “great news” category.
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The Day After: Election 2020 Results
There’s a lot we don’t yet know about the results of Election 2020, but here’s what we do know, some of the more likely scenarios we’re facing, plus a handful of great wins that got overshadowed in the media coverage.
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Election 2020: It’s Finally Here!
It’s Election Day! Here are the 3 things you must do today, plus a great resource for getting trustworthy election results.
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The 1 Number Every Voter Must Have
You may run into trouble at the polls, or you may get an urgent text from a friend who is having trouble. You’ll want to save this number so you know what to do if your vote is in danger of not being counted.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 10/31
Here’s the final cartoon roundup prior to Election 2020!