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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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A Supreme Court Vacancy: Your Moment of Zen
Hearing about Supreme Court Justice Kennedy’s retirement was a gut punch, I won’t lie. But I’ve had some time to digest it and talk to some smart friends. I’m now more calm but importantly, more fiercely determined. I know what… Read More ›
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Midterms aren’t meh. They matter.
The recent Supreme Court decisions have made a lot of us feel all that more determined to win as many seats as possible this November. An alternate timeline, one where Mitch McConnell didn’t have the votes to block Merrick Garland’s… Read More ›
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June 26: It’s Election Day!
It’s Election Day in five states today. Colorado, Oklahoma, Maryland, Utah and New York all have their midterm primary elections. If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote. There are a lot of really good reasons to vote in… Read More ›
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New York 6/26 Primary: At a Glance
New York has its primary election for federal seats on Tuesday, June 26. (The primary for state level seats isn’t until September.) Use this information to make your own voting plan and/or share with friends in the state! New York… Read More ›
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BlueWave Interview: Rachel Murphy Azzara of Democrats Work for America
This week, our interview is with Rachel Murphy Azzara, the Director of Democrats Work for America, a PAC designed to harness grassroots energy and turn that into wins on election day. As someone who has followed their work since their… Read More ›
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Utah 6/26 Primary: At a Glance
Utah has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 26. Here you’ll find resources for voters, a quick overview of politics in the state, plus a few key races with the names and websites for Democratic candidates. Use this information to… Read More ›
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Voter Fraud: The GOP’s Favorite Myth
Yesterday, I read yet another story about a Republican politician droning on and on about what a big problem voter fraud is, again without any evidence of it. We all need to have the facts and figures to combat this… Read More ›
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Maryland 6/26 Primary: At a Glance
Every day, there are policies coming out of the White House that we dislike (or are abhorrent) that we must push back on. At the same time, if we don’t kick a lot of Republicans out of their seats in… Read More ›
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Winning the November midterms: Your How-To Guide
Nothing is more important than turning out every voter who will vote for Democrats in November. Here is a collection of Political Charge’s posts full of information and ideas for how each one of us can take action towards that… Read More ›
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Colorado 6/26 Primary: At a Glance
Colorado has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 26; although due to Colorado’s mail-only ballot system, people can vote now through June 26. Here you’ll find resources for voters, a quick overview of politics in the state, plus a few… Read More ›
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#KeepFamiliesTogether: How to Help
The Trump Administration is needlessly and cruelly separating children from their parents when they seek asylum in the United States. Their inhumane and immoral policy must be stopped. On June 14, rallies and vigils were held all across the country… Read More ›
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Oklahoma 6/26 Primary: At a Glance
Oklahoma has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 26. Here you’ll find resources for voters, a quick overview of politics in the state, plus a few key races with the names and websites for Democratic candidates. Use this information to… Read More ›
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What does the recent Supreme Court decision mean for voting rights?
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) just ruled on a case involving Ohio’s method for purging voters from the registration rolls. Here’s what you need to know, and what you can do going forward. The Background Back in… Read More ›
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June 12: It’s Election Day!
It’s Election Day in six (6) states today. Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, and Virginia have their midterm primary elections, and Wisconsin has 2 special elections. If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote. There are a lot… Read More ›
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Voter Turnout Series: Ballot Design
Voter turnout in America isn’t great, and it will take a multitude of solutions to improve it significantly. In Why Don’t People Turn Out For Elections?, I outlined the primary reasons why people don’t vote. Since writing that post, I’ve… Read More ›
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The Republican revolt over immigration: what’s going on?
The news of a Republican revolt in the House around a potential vote on DACA/immigration is heating up. The fact that a group of Republicans are going over Paul Ryan’s head is huge news. But this story comes with a… Read More ›
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North Dakota 6/12 Primary: At a Glance
North Dakota has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 12. Here you’ll find resources for voters, a quick overview of politics in the state, plus a few key races with the names and websites for Democratic candidates. Use this information… Read More ›
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June 5 Primaries Recap: The News You Missed
It’s not easy to keep up with 8 primaries happening all at once. Now that most of the votes have been counted, here’s a quick review at what happened in the (Democratic) primaries, what questions got answered, and what you… Read More ›
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South Carolina 6/12 Primary: At a Glance
South Carolina has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 12. Here you’ll find resources for voters, a quick overview of politics in the state, plus a few key races with the names and websites for Democratic candidates. Use this information… Read More ›
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June 5: It’s Election Day!
It’s Election Day in nine states today. Alabama, California, Iowa, Mississippi, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota have their midterm primary elections; California has 3 special elections and a recall election; and Missouri has a special election. If… Read More ›