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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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What We Can Do About the Sustained Attack on Voting Rights
Voting rights are under attack in America following the 2020 election. But we can fight back. Here’s how.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 5/15
A collection of my favorite editorial cartoons covering last week’s news.
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The Dark Money Behind Voter Suppression
This will be a short post because I just got my second vaccine shot and I am wiped out. But, this story is just too important not to bring to your attention. Here at Political Charge, we care about voting… Read More ›
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Reflection: The Danger is Near
Liz Cheney is being ousted from GOP leadership for telling the truth. The fact that she stands nearly alone spells danger.
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Let’s Look at the Early Warning Signs for the 2022 Midterms
The 2022 Midterms will be a battle. If you want to protect our democracy, this post will give you a good sense of what we’re up against.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 5/8
A collection of great editorial cartoons covering the news from this past week.
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Does the Press Actually Care About Democracy?
When it comes to the Republican party of today, the press is not asking the right questions.
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How To Help Keep Deb Haaland’s NM Seat Blue
Democrats need to build a better habit of turning out for special elections. Our next chance to help turn out voters is for Deb Haaland’s former seat in New Mexico.
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The New Path to DC Statehood
The road to getting DC statehood is going to bumpy, but here’s how we get to our destination.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 5/1
A roundup of my favorite editorial cartoons from the past week.
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Elections Calendar for May 2021
There are plenty of elections to get involved with in May 2021.
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What Does the New Census Data Tell Us About Future Elections?
Which states won and lost districts, and what the new census data means for future elections.
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We Need to Talk About Arizona
The Big Lie won’t go away. And now we have Republicans in Arizona who want to give the conspiracy theory new life. You may have heard about an “audit” that is happening in Arizona. First off, I’ve put the word… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Chauvin Found Guilty
Editorial cartoonists cover this week’s biggest news stories.
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A Smattering Of Recent News
Five news stories from yesterday that you may not have seen.
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Reflection on the Chauvin Verdict: What Do We Do Now?
Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd. But we are still a long ways away from justice.
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What Do the Newly Released Fundraising Numbers Tell Us?
The fundraising numbers for January though March are out, and they tell an interesting story about what’s happening in politics.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Where Are The Good Apples?
A roundup of editorial cartoons covering this week’s news.
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Big Business Comes Out in Support of Voting Rights
The companies that came out in support of voting rights … and those that didn’t
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Hanging On to the Democrats’ Slim Majority in the House
The Democrats have the slimmest of majorities in the House, and there are 5 special elections coming up to fill vacant seats.