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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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When Voting Goes Wrong: How To Cast a Provisional Ballot
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, something goes wrong on Election Day. You still have a legal right to cast a provisional ballot. Here’s how that works.
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Voting Rights Updates Affecting the Election
There’s been a flurry of legal decisions affecting voting, so many that it’s hard to keep track. Here are a few of the latest decisions.
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Barrett’s Confirmation is NOT the End
The GOP will rue the day they rammed these Supreme Court justices down our throats. Mark my words.
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A Quick Reflection Before the Election
In the waning days before Election 2020 comes to its conclusion, we take a moment to look back on everything we’ve learned to do these past 4 years and make a promise for the future.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 10/24
This week, editorial cartoonists seemed to have the election on their mind. That, and the very sad state of the Republican party today.
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When Will We Know Who Won? 2 Charts You Need
Due to the influx of mail-in ballots, we know that getting election results on Election Day is probably unrealistic. But when WILL we know? These 2 charts help make that clear.
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Election 2020: Which State Legislatures Could Flip?
There are 11 state legislative chambers that could flip to a Democratic majority in this election. Here’s the list plus how we can help make this a reality.
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Election 2020: The Blue Shift in the Senate Races
In the final stretch of Election 2020, there has been a distinct shift in the Democrats’ favor as they try to flip the Senate. Here are the latest changes.
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Let’s Take Another Peek at the Early Vote
We take a look at the early vote totals through mid-October, and look more specifically at Florida, North Carolina, and Texas.
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We’ve Come A Long Way Since 2016
A weekend of activism has buoyed my spirits. A quick look at why, even though the results of the election aren’t in, I’m feeling good.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 10/17
Check out a selection of the best editorial cartoons covering this week’s top news stories.
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Election 2020: A Reason To Be Cautious
Here are 3 signs that Joe Biden is doing really well in this campaign, and 3 warnings signs we simply cannot ignore.
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You’re In Luck! 20 States That Allow Same-Day Voter Registration
Voter registration deadlines have passed in many states. But, 20 states allow same-day registration, so you may still be able to vote on Election Day! Get caught up on how it works in your state.
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How To Find Out If You’re Entitled to Paid Time Off To Vote
Employers are required to give workers time off to vote in 30 states. Is yours one of them? Also, a huge number of companies have pledged to give their workers time off this Election Day. Check to see if you are on the list!
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2020 Elections: Checking In On the Governors’ Races
There are 11 governors’ races in 2020 and only a few of them are truly competitive. Get caught up on which ones could use a push to cross the finish line!
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Fighting Too Many Fires Gets You Burned
There are so many major news stories fighting for our attention and activism right now. It’s easy to feel scattershot. The answer is to focus.
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 10/10
This week, the nation’s editorial cartoonists tackled the president getting COVID19, the VP Debate (and the fly!), and of course the election.
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How To Make Absolutely Sure Your Vote Counts This November
More voters will vote with an absentee/mail-in ballot in 2020 than ever before. But the smallest mistake can invalidate your vote. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen to you.
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26 Days To Go: The Race To Flip the Senate
With less than a month go, GOP donors are abandoning Trump and pouring money into the Senate. Here are the newest ratings for the competitive Senate races and how we can help.
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What You Need To Know About Tonight’s VP Debate
The first and only vice presidential debate, between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, is tonight. Here’s how to watch and what to expect from possibly the most important VP debate in our lifetimes.