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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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Results: 2/6 Missouri Special Elections
Missouri held four special elections for vacant seats tonight. The Democrats flipped one of the seats and saw a huge shift in their direction in all of the districts. Here are the details: Missouri House District 97 – FLIPS to… Read More ›
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Let’s Talk About Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating the boundaries of an electoral district so as to favor one party. It has been in the news a lot recently due to some high-profile court cases and you’ve no doubt seen some maps… Read More ›
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Ridding Your State of Crosscheck
The Interstate Crosscheck System, known as Crosscheck, is a program some states have been using to “clean up” their rolls of registered voters. The problem is, Crosscheck has proven to be wildly inaccurate and so voters who should still be… Read More ›
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BlueWave Interview: Laurel Davila on neighborhood organizing
This week our #BlueWaveInterview is with Laurel Davila in Southern California. You can find her on Twitter at @laureldavilacpa. Since the last election, Laurel has become a local powerhouse and we had a great conversation about grassroots organizing and… Read More ›
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How Does Your State Handle Felon Disenfranchisement?
With the news out of Florida that a federal judge has ruled the felon disenfranchisement system in Florida unconstitutional, you may be wondering how your state handles restoring voting rights to this segment of the population, and if there is… Read More ›
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Governors Races in 2018
The 2018 midterm elections this November are critically important for a number of reasons. One of those reasons is that there are 36 gubernatorial races at stake. Take a moment today to get ready for yours. Whoever wins this fall… Read More ›
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The Kansas Tax Scam
The tax bill that was recently passed through Congress and signed by President Trump has many of the same elements as the 2012 tax cut experiment in Kansas. Instead of supercharging economic growth in the state, their tax experiment led… Read More ›
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Special Elections in February 2018
These are the 15 special elections scheduled in February 2018. Click on the district number (courtesy of Ballotpedia) to get the information you need such as: a map outlining the district, why the seat is having a special election, who… Read More ›
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What ID Do You Need to Vote?
You’ve no doubt heard a lot about Voter ID. Every state has its own requirements for their voters. Take a moment today to make sure you have what you need to vote. Then, consider helping other folks get their ID… Read More ›
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Getting Started in Political Activism
If you want to get involved with the political process, here are some resources to get you started. Although there are a lot of ways to be an activist, at the start, I encourage you to 1) be in contact… Read More ›
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Why is the Census Important?
We will increasingly hear about the 2020 Census. What is it and why are people sounding the alarm about it? Every 10 years, since 1790, we set out to count everyone in the U.S. The Commerce Department, run by Secretary… Read More ›
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When is Your State’s 2018 Primary?
(Revised to reflect new primary dates for NY) In November 2018, Americans will go to the polls to vote for thousands of elected positions. Which positions? Every seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, 33 U.S. Senators, 36 Governors, thousands… Read More ›
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BlueWave Interview: Susan Hudson on mobilizing voters in Arizona
This week, our BlueWave Interview is with Susan Hudson in Arizona. You can find her at @SusanGlamMom on Twitter. Following the 2016 election, Susan threw herself wholeheartedly into local activism. Hear how she got started and what all she’s doing now:… Read More ›
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BlueWave Interview: Frannie James on the Doug Jones Senate race
I’m delighted to present this BlueWave Interview with Frannie James, who you can find on Twitter at @KudzuFrannie. Her work as a grassroots volunteer in Alabama during Doug Jones’ run for the Senate inspired me to learn more about… Read More ›
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BlueWave Interview: Jane Palmer on organizing in Pennsylvania
I’m delighted to present this BlueWave Interview with Jane Palmer, one of the leaders of Indivisible Berks in Pennsylvania. You can find the group on Twitter at @IndivisiblBerks. Jane is a longtime advocate & political volunteer, and divulged a lot… Read More ›