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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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The November Election Just Became Real
I’ll admit it. I’m getting kind of excited. For a while now, I’ve been getting increasingly concerned that either the summer or the polls showing that Republicans are not looking good have been psychologically lulling people into thinking that we’re… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 7/11
Every week, I enjoy searching for editorial cartoons responding to the news and sharing them with you on Saturdays. This week, there are some recurring themes plus some new ones. Do let me know which ones resonate the most with… Read More ›
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Get Ready: Election Night 2020 Won’t Decide Anything
We all want this current nightmare to be over, and we’re all looking at Election Night on November 3rd to be the day we learn whether or not we successfully kicked Trump out of office. Get ready to be disappointed…. Read More ›
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Here’s a Simple Way to Reach Swing State Voters, From Home
The gold standard of voter outreach that converts to actual votes–canvassing–has been sidelined during the pandemic. So what can we do to reach voters in the lead up to the November elections? There are still many ways to do voter… Read More ›
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What Happens If the Electoral College is Tied?
In an era where political norms keep being smashed, let’s look at a scenario that’s possible, but has never happened before: a tied Electoral College. First off, let’s all start preparing now for the possibility that we won’t know who… Read More ›
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July 2020: Special Elections and Primaries
Is it Tuesday? Well then, there’s probably an election happening somewhere in America. Do you want to help boost turnout in 2020 and help to increase awareness of elections? If so, please vote if there is an election happening in… Read More ›
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Reflection: The Road to November and Beyond
Like so many others, I had my first chance to see Hamilton this past weekend. There’s one quote from the very beginning of the musical that stood out to me and has gotten me thinking about the road we’re currently… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: 4th of July Edition
So much for a celebratory mood this 4th of July. The cartoonists clearly aren’t feeling it, and if we’re being honest, neither am I. On that happy note, here are some of the nation’s best editorial cartoonists on this week’s… Read More ›
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How To Use Your Creativity to Protect Our Elections
Do you want to help bring attention to the need to protect our elections this fall? Well then, I have a fun way for you to do so! A friend on Twitter made me aware of a social media campaign… Read More ›
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The June Fundraising Numbers Are In And…
I’ve got some good news for you. The reason why I like fundraising numbers better than polls, is that when people put their money where their mouth is, they are definitely going to vote. Any time a voter takes a… Read More ›
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What You Need to Know About the Newest Organization Tackling Voter Suppression
More help for the 2020 election just arrived. Whether or not you follow professional basketball, you’ve likely heard of LeBron James. He’s easily the best player right now (he’s been the league MVP four times), and he’s always in contention… Read More ›
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Georgia Voters Get Help From an Unusual Source
Georgia’s primary election earlier this month was nothing short of an “unmitigated disaster,” as Stacey Abrams put it. Particularly in Atlanta, with a population that is 51% African-American, there were unacceptably long lines, voting machine errors, and a multitude of… Read More ›
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None of the GOP Senators Deserve Their Jobs
We keep waiting to see when the Republican Senators might stand up for something. Some value they have that they won’t let Trump cross. And after the horrifying news of this weekend, we find that we’re still waiting. On Friday,… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 6/27
Here are our great editorial cartoonists on what they saw in the news this week. Do let me know which ones resonate the most with you. I’m always so curious to find out! Trump’s Tulsa Rally COVID19 Surges Bill Barr… Read More ›
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Thoughts On A Big Milestone: 800 Posts!
Today, I want to take a quick moment to thank you. Thank you for reading Political Charge and for coming along with me as we work to mitigate the harmful policies of the Republican party, and ensure that we elect… Read More ›
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Battleground Arizona: Time to Flip the State Legislature
Do you want Republicans running your state government? As we see more evidence that Trumpism is showing its face in state legislatures, it becomes even more important that we gain control over the power to write and pass legislation. We… Read More ›
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How To Increase Voter Turnout in Just 3 Minutes a Day
Can you answer this question: Why are you a voter? If you can answer that, then you can get involved with The Big Send, an effort to send 10 million letters to remind registered, (but not consistent), voters in key… Read More ›
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How To Combat Trump’s Latest Lie About Mail-In Ballots
Do you ever get confronted with a lie about voter fraud, but aren’t exactly sure how to combat the falsehood? Well, here’s the perfect comeback for the next time someone tries to argue the president’s recent prognostication that foreign countries… Read More ›
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We Win Only If You Take Action — Give Me Your Input
You know what they say about “a journey of a thousand miles.”* Starting something big can be so daunting, but the key is to focus on that first, small step. Here at Political Charge, I know I am speaking to… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 6/20
Editorial cartoonists appear to be one of the last groups of people who speak out and say exactly what’s happening. They reveal what’s really going on behind all the pomp and circumstance in front of cameras and reporters, and entertain… Read More ›
