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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.

• How Does Your State Handle Felon Disenfranchisement?

  By TokyoSand on February 1, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Governors Races in 2018

  By TokyoSand on January 31, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• The Kansas Tax Scam

  By TokyoSand on January 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• Special Elections in February 2018

  By TokyoSand on January 29, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  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 ›

• What ID Do You Need to Vote?

  By TokyoSand on January 28, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›

• Getting Started in Political Activism

  By TokyoSand on January 27, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›

• Why is the Census Important?

  By TokyoSand on January 27, 2018 • ( 2 )

  

  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 ›

• When is Your State’s 2018 Primary?

  By TokyoSand on January 27, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  (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 ›

• BlueWave Interview: Susan Hudson on mobilizing voters in Arizona

  By TokyoSand on January 27, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

    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 ›

• BlueWave Interview: Frannie James on the Doug Jones Senate race

  By TokyoSand on January 25, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

    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 ›

• BlueWave Interview: Jane Palmer on organizing in Pennsylvania

  By TokyoSand on January 25, 2018 • ( 1 )

  

    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 ›