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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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Kavanaugh’s nomination is not just a Senate fight
Don’t you believe for one second that the Kavanaugh nomination fight can only be fought on Capitol Hill. If you feel strongly about the workings of our government, you must let your elected representatives know. They are aware that the… Read More ›
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Moved recently? Voter registration doesn’t travel with you.
Have you ever forgotten something when you move? It’s easy to do. What’s even easier is forgetting to update your voter registration when you do move. Roughly 35.5 million Americans move every year. That’s a lot of voter registrations… Read More ›
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Week of Action starts today! (Saturday 9/22)
The time to get voters registered is right now! Many states have a deadline of one month prior to an election to get registered to vote and that means we’ve got to concentrate on getting new voters registered and previous… Read More ›
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Kavanaugh: What a mess
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Early voting for the midterms has arrived!
How badly have you wanted to get back into the voting booth? Every day since November 2016 perhaps? Well, the time has finally arrived! Each state has its own rules regarding when early voting starts, and the lucky citizens of… Read More ›
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7 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Compelling Communications Challenge
If we turn out more of our voters in every state, every county, every district, we can change the direction of our country. These weekly challenges are designed to give you tools to help make that goal a reality. Remember,… Read More ›
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Hurricane Florence: How to Help
Here’s how you can help those affected by the catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Florence. If you are personally affected by Hurricane Florence, FEMA’s Disaster Assistance site can connect you to local resources for your immediate needs. You can also check… Read More ›
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Governors’ elections: Which seats are flippable and which are at risk
Today, the Democrats only have 16 governors’ mansions. In the 2018 midterms, there are governor races in 36 states and 3 territories. They are almost evenly split between incumbents who are running again and seats where the incumbent either can’t… Read More ›
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How to make Trump the anchor that sinks Republicans at midterms
Trump may not be on the ballot in 2018 but he can still drag down his party’s chances at the midterm elections. The Navigator has tested several messages and learned that while several work to enthuse Democrats, many have the… Read More ›
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BlueWave Interview: Christina Sanders from Spread The Vote on Voter ID
Voter suppression is real. Spread the Vote sprang up to tackle the barriers that Republican politicians have put up around voting, by helping citizens get the ID they need to vote. While they work nationally, they have dedicated teams in… Read More ›
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8 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Register a New Voter Challenge
. “You could sit there and say, “Oh, the problem’s too big, I’ll never be able to change it.” That’s a cop-out. It’s a responsibility to your brothers and sisters in the world. That should be your number-one concern. You… Read More ›
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It’s the Last Week of Primaries!
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York have their primaries this week, and they are the last of the primary season. After this we are full-on in general election mode! If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote…. Read More ›
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Who are the most vulnerable incumbents in 2018?
Incumbents have a huge advantage over challengers, but that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. Courtesy of Roll Call (a great source for political stories), here are the most vulnerable incumbents for the House and the Senate. If they’re a Democrat, we need… Read More ›
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The scary prediction hiding in the latest election polls
A lot of polls have said that the Democrats have an excellent shot at gaining the majority in the House of Representatives. But the devil is in the details. As this helpful graphic from FiveThirtyEight shows, the % chance they… Read More ›
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Stop SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation: What you can do
Tell the Senate NO to Perjuring, Corrupt, Anti-Rule of Law Judge Kavanaugh Your Action Call your Senators at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to vote NO on Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. Background Everyone knew Brett Kavanaugh was… Read More ›
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September 6: It’s Election Day in DE
It’s Election Day in Delaware today! If you’re a voter in this state, please, go vote. There are a lot of really good reasons to vote in primaries! Click to find … > Polling location > DE Voter Resources If you’re… Read More ›
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9 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Know Your Candidates Challenge
I can’t watch the Democrats fall just short of winning on November 6. Can you? There are only 9 weekends left between today and Election Day. We need all hands on deck, helping candidates, raising awareness, registering voters, and having… Read More ›
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September 4: It’s Election Day in MA
It’s Election Day in Massachusetts today! If you’re a voter in this state, please, go vote. There are a lot of really good reasons to vote in primaries! Click to find … > Polling location > MA Voter Resources If… Read More ›