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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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This Fall, It’s Redistricting Season. Here’s What You Need To Know
Every state is undergoing the once-a-decade process to redraw their legislator districts. Here’s 2 resources you need to get your voice heard.
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Election Calendar for September 2021
A list of all of the special elections happening in the U.S. in September 2021.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/28
A roundup of some of the great editorial cartoons from this past week.
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It Was a Good Week for Accountability
It can be frustrating when bad behavior doesn’t result in consequences. But this week, we had some great #accountability stories, so let’s jump into that good news:
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Will Afghanistan Affect the 2022 Midterms?
Afghanistan has featured prominently in political news this past week, but will it affect the 2022 midterms?
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Afghanistan Edition
These editorial cartoons aren’t easy to take in. But, cartoonists don’t shy away from difficult topics, which I would argue is for our benefit. Here are some of the cartoons about the unfolding situation in Afghanistan that stood out to… Read More ›
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Georgia Resumes the Purging of Voters
I promised myself a few years ago that if I saw a certain type of headline, I would use it to remind people to check their voter registration status. And I just saw such a headline: Georgia Cancels 101,000 Voter… Read More ›
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Reflection: The Mess in Afghanistan
I spent the day yesterday refreshing Twitter and other news sites to get the latest news out of Afghanistan. Any takeover of a country is a pretty big deal. I’ve watched some pretty unbelievable events in my lifetime, the coup… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/14
A collection of the best editorial cartoons covering news stories from this past week.
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Quick Explainer on the Infrastructure Bills
A quick primer on the two infrastructure bills working their way through Congress.
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Want To Fight Disinformation? Then Go To Your Local School Board Meeting
Conservative groups are pushing parents to go to school board meetings to protest mask mandates and CRT. We must show up to respond.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/7
A selection of this week’s best editorial cartoons.
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Is California On the Verge of Turning Red?
The recall election in California is looking rather scary.
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Republicans Must Not Be Allowed to Retake the House
Kevin McCarthy is unfit to govern.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 7/31
I have enjoyed editorial cartoons since I was in school and now love putting together this roundup of my favorite cartoons from the past week. The best editorial cartoons make us think, hold those in power accountable, and provoke a… Read More ›
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Election Calendar for August 2021
A listing of all the special elections taking place in August 2021. Let’s spread the word to amp up turnout!
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What Should We Make of This News Out of Texas?
Here are some of the interesting tidbits from the Texas 6th District election this week.
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Here’s How the January 6th Select Committee is Taking Shape
The latest on how the January 6th select committee to investigate the insurrection is taking shape.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 7/24
A roundup of great editorial cartoons covering the news from this past week.
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Midterms 2022: 3 Senate Updates
Get the latest news about the 2022 Senate races in Wisconsin, Iowa, and New Hampshire.