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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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A Sea Change with Corporations and Republicans?
Corporations and Republicans have been chummy for a long time. But last week showed some serious rifts in that relationship. Here’s what happened.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 4/10
A collection of great editorial cartoons covering this past week’s biggest news stories.
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Can We Talk About Voting Rights? No Really
This is a quick story about social media, voting rights, and talking to the other side. Last week I made a spur of the moment decision to dip my toe into TikTok. I have a friend who is a fierce… Read More ›
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Please, Don’t Sleep On the 2022 Midterms
There are some warning signs for Democrats as we near the 2022 Midterm elections. Let’s be sure not to ignore them.
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The States Racing to Copy Georgia
Georgia isn’t the only state that has passed a restrictive voting law this year. Plus, learn which states are coming up on Georgia’s heels.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 4/3
A collection of my favorite editorial cartoons from this past week.
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Voting Rights Update: Now 47 States Are Working to Suppress the Vote
Some good news and bad news in the fight for voting rights.
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Elections Calendar for April 2021
A handy list of major elections happening in the United States in April 2021.
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Political Charge Hits 1,000! What’s Next?
Political Charge hits a milestone of 1,000 published posts.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 3/27
Editorial cartoonists cover the big news stories from the past week.
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Georgia’s Voter Suppression Law is Only the Beginning
Last night, the Georgia governor signed an elections bill into law that amounts to nothing less than voter suppression. Here’s what we can do about it.
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What To Say When There is Nothing Left To Say
A reflection on my personal journey of caring about gun reform.
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The Fight For DC Statehood Heats Up
A short explainer about the fight to make Washington DC the 51st state in the union.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 3/20
Editorial cartoonists cover this week’s news.
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It’s Time To Get Postcarding Again!
There are elections happening all year round, so it’s great that there are organizations already postcarding to register and turn out Democrats! Learn what they’re up to and how to sign up.
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What is the Gun Safety Legislation Working Its Way Through Congress?
The Bipartisan Background Checks Act passed in the House, so now it heads to the Senate. Get caught up on this important legislation and what you can do.
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Let’s Talk About Joe Manchin
Senator Joe Manchin is in the news a lot now, because he represents the key 50th vote in the Senate. Let’s look at Manchin’s background to see what clues there are for how he might operate under President Biden.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 3/13
A roundup of editorial cartoons covering this past week’s top news stories.
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5 Provisions You Might Not Know About in the COVID Relief Bill
The COVID Relief Bill is an enormous piece of legislation that does many things. Here are 5 great provisions in it that you’ve probably haven’t heard about yet.
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Is There Any Good News About Voting Rights?
There is an outright assault on voting rights across the country right now. But, there is also some good news regarding voting, so let’s look at that.