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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.

• One Way to Make Election Day a Holiday

  By TokyoSand on February 7, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Congress is not the only place where consequential decisions about voting rights can be made. The big media outlets tend to cover Congress because their decisions affect the greatest number of their customers, and so the stories of good work… Read More ›

• How Parties Choose Their Nominating Convention City

  By TokyoSand on February 6, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  This past weekend, I noticed an article that listed the top 3 cities the Democratic National Committee (DNC) was considering for the 2020 Presidential Nominating Convention. Curious, I did a quick poll on Twitter to see what people thought. This… Read More ›

• Pelosi is Ready if Trump Calls a National Emergency

  By TokyoSand on February 5, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Trump is trapped, which makes him really dangerous. His rally promise of a Wall became the one promise his base wants him to keep, and his base is essentially the only group of people that Trump wants to keep happy…. Read More ›

• What Does the House Financial Services Committee Do?

  By TokyoSand on February 4, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Congress is supposed to serve as a check and balance on the President and federal agencies. We didn’t see a lot of that when the Republicans were in the majority, but now that the Democrats are in control, we’re already… Read More ›

• Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week 2/3

  By TokyoSand on February 3, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  There’s nothing like a cup of coffee while you read some great articles by smart, knowledgable people. This Sunday morning, I want to share three pieces that really stood out to me as I think you’ll find them interesting, too…. Read More ›

• Saturday Morning Cartoons 2/2

  By TokyoSand on February 2, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Every week is a big news week, isn’t it? I imagine cartoonists often find themselves halfway through drafting a cartoon when yet another breaking news story comes over the airwaves. Must be exhausting for them. Well, here is how the editorial… Read More ›

• It is SO good to be in the majority!

  By TokyoSand on February 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  What do the Democrats stand for? If you’re tired of hearing that from people, give them this list. These are the issues the Democrats are tackling first now that they have the majority in the House. They now chair the… Read More ›

• Republicans Just Attacked the Democrats’ Push to Strengthen Our Democracy

  By TokyoSand on January 31, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

    You know that thing that you’re never supposed to say out loud? Well, Mitch McConnell said it. Shortly after the Democrats won the majority in the House, they announced that the first piece of legislation that they were going… Read More ›

• 1 Year Anniversary Reader Survey

  By TokyoSand on January 30, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I can’t quite believe it’s already been a year since I started Political Charge. But even more than hitting the one-year mark, I am so grateful to all of you for coming along on this journey as we try put… Read More ›

• Voting Rights in the News

  By TokyoSand on January 29, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Always assume that your voting rights are under attack. The best way to counteract it is to pay attention and also be on the offensive. Here’s what’s going on in six states–some of it is good news, and some of… Read More ›