Author Archives
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 Road Ahead Looks Much Brighter Today
There is still a lot of work to do to protect our country and democracy, but the road looks so much brighter ahead.
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Inauguration Day!! Fun Things To Know About This Anticipated Day
Fun facts and information you’ll want to know to fully enjoy Biden and Harris’ inauguration today.
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Let’s Honor MLK Jr. With Action, Not a Quote
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with a quote seems terribly insufficient. Here are my thoughts on how we can honor him properly, especially considering where this country is right now.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Trump’s Last Weekend
The final cartoon roundup of the Trump era is here.
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The Senate Impeachment Trial FAQ
Now that Trump has been impeached again, he must face a trial in the Senate. But the trial happening so close to Inauguration Day, there are a lot of questions. Here are some answers.
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Building Momentum for Impeachment: Take Action
Today the House of Representatives will vote to impeach the president for a second time. The calculus is completely different this time around.
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An Open Letter to the Republican Party
An open letter to the Republican Party following the insurrection and siege of the Capitol this past Wednesday.
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BONUS – The Week’s Best Cartoons: Georgia Elections
A bonus roundup of editorial cartoons to cover the election news out of Georgia.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Insurrection
A roundup of the best editorial cartoons I saw covering the insurrection and events at the Capitol on January 6.
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Trump Needs To Be Removed Immediately
Trump is a danger to this country and after the events on Wednesday at the Capitol, he must be removed immediately. Here’s what each of us needs to do.
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Today’s Joint Session of Congress Explained, Plus the Georgia Elections
Today’s joint session of Congress is about counting the state-certified Electoral votes, even though the GOP aims to make it more than that. You can expect chaos, but Joe Biden will still be President on Januaray 20.
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2021 Is Getting Off to a Quick Start
2021 is getting off to a quick start with a new Congress, the balance of the Senate about to be determined, and a deeply undemocratic stunt by Congressional Republicans.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Hello 2021!
Just like we were, editorial cartoonists were pretty focused on saying goodbye to 2020 and welcoming 2021. Here are my favorite cartoons from this past week.
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The Bright Spots in 2020: Yes, There Were Some
Political Charge’s annual look back at the positive political stories of 2020.
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The Most Popular Things at Political Charge in 2020
Political Charge readers made 2020 a great year — you all made such an incredible impact! Check out these numbers!
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Holiday Edition
Editorial cartoonists covered the news and the holidays in this week’s roundup.
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What All Is In the New COVID Bill?
There’s a lot of confusion about what all is in (and not in) the new COVID relief bill. It doesn’t help that Congress also passed an omnibus bill, and items from both bills are getting mixed up. Here’s a quick explainer.
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How Georgia’s Story Can Inspire Us All
A story of strategy and persistence in Georgia to inspire all of us.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons: Trump’s Waning Days
Editorial cartoonists cover this week’s top news stories.
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Let’s Spread Some Cheer For Our Election Workers
‘Tis the season for spreading cheer. And you know who needs some? Election workers. Here’s a quick way to tell them Thank You!