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.
-
Political Charge Weekly Recap 1/14
Here it is! Your weekly recap of the good news and a handful of the best cartoons I saw during the week. As I look back at the big news of the week, I’m struck by how differently Democrats and… Read More ›
-
I’m Back! Plus, This Week’s Recap
Hey everyone! Happy New Year! Thank you for bearing with me as I took a short break from blogging at the end of the year. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I wanted to think about how the blog… Read More ›
-
2022 Year In Review at Political Charge
Here it is, the annual look back at the great things that happened in 2022. The Democrats accomplished a lot with this Congress, and as always, it was nice to see some serious consequences dished out to Republicans who deserved… Read More ›
-
Rethinking the Ecosystem
Now that we’re on this side of the midterms and the final Georgia runoffs, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to approach these next two years, leading up to the 2024 presidential election. At the same time, there’s been… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons 12/17
How ironic that the deeper we get into the holiday season, the more the news is covering the antics of incredibly selfish people. Check out how editorial cartoonists covered the likes of Kyrsten Sinema, Trump, and Elon Musk. Sinema Leaves… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons 12/11
It was a very bad week for Republicans and Trump. Here’s how editorial cartoonists covered some of the biggest political news stories of the week. You can enjoy more of each cartoonist’s work by clicking on their hyperlinked name. Georgia… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons 12/3
Honestly, I really don’t want to talk about what’s been trending all week on social media. I hate that we’re living in a world where Nazis are a regular part of the conversation. Alas, editorial cartoonists react to the the… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons 11/26
As a heavy Twitter user for the past 6+ years, forgive me for all the cartoons about Twitter. It has been an important place to share news and opinions, and it’s hard to watch it overrun with trolls, especially its… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons 11/19
You’d think the week after the midterms would be quiet, but the big news kept coming. Trump announced his third run, Nancy Pelosi said she was stepping away from leadership, and Twitter continued to melt down. Here’s how the nation’s… Read More ›
-
How to Help Win the Georgia Senate Runoff Election
By winning the Nevada Senate seat, the Democrats officially have the majority, but if we lose Senator Warnock’s seat, we’ll once again have to deal with a a 50-50 Senate. That mean sharing power with the Republicans AGAIN — negotiating… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons: About That Red Wave
Despite the Republican Party and most of the media buying into the prediction of a red wave, it never materialized on Election Night. In fact, this is the first time since 1936 that the sitting president’s party didn’t lose a… Read More ›
-
A Few Thoughts on Election Day Eve
We finally find ourselves a day away from the last day to vote — Election Day. These midterms have been looming large for all of us who pay close attention to politics. The stakes are so very high. When I… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons: The GOP Chooses Violence
My only message to you today is to please, please be sure you vote by Tuesday. As this week’s cartoons clearly demonstrate, the GOP is eager to continue to drag us down a dark, dark path. We must keep them… Read More ›
-
Election 2022: 8 Days To Go
Voters only have 8 days left to vote in the midterms! Tuesday, November 8 is the last day to cast your vote. I hope folks are banking their vote early, unless of course, your state doesn’t offer early voting. (Boo!)… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons: Halloween Edition
If you can vote early, do it this weekend! If not, make your plan to vote on Election Day: What time will you go? How will you get to your polling location? Do you know what ID you need to… Read More ›
-
Get Last Minute Help to MI, NC, OH & PA
Believe it or not, it is NOT too late to make a real difference in turning out the vote in the crucial states of Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania! A friend of mine is involved with a grassroots organization… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons 10/22
Here in the U.S. And Overseas REMINDER: If you can vote early, do! Take a moment to look over your ballot and figure out which candidates and measures you want to vote for. Then invite your friends and family to… Read More ›
-
The Week’s Best Cartoons 10/15
In Memoriam
-
It’s Time for Some Good News!
It’s been a couple of weeks since I last pulled together a roundup of all the news that makes us smile, so let’s get right to it! The January 6th Committee delivered and made it very clear in their final… Read More ›
-
A New Voter’s Guide to Election Day
Last week, I did a TikTok directed at younger voters encouraging them to reward Democrats at the midterms for passing two of their top priorities when Biden entered office (student loan relief and expunging marijuana convictions.) And among the many… Read More ›