Are you feeling increasingly nervous about the presidential election? There are lots of reasons why you might be feeling this way, and truth be told, some nervousness had set in with me, too. After all, messages like “the race is… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/29
As a lifelong admirer of editorial cartoonists, I love looking for the cartoons that grab my attention throughout the week and compiling my favorites for all of you. This week, the cartoonists were primarily focused on the GOP convention and… Read More ›
In the News: Voting Rights Updates From Around America
A roundup of recent voting rights news from around the country.
Election 2020: Time for a Reality Check for Team Blue
I had a conversation with a friend of mine a few days ago, and honestly, it was quite the reality check. Prior to the conversation, I had watched all four nights of the Democratic Convention, and it really made me… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/22
This week, editorial cartoonists captured the latest with the Post Office, as well as the Democratic Convention, Steve Bannon getting arrested, Trump trying to “cancel” Goodyear Tires in Ohio, and more. Which one is your favorite this week? Democratic Convention… Read More ›
The Democratic Convention’s Central Message: Make a Plan to Vote
After a long primary season, we now have officially nominated our Democratic ticket: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. But even though the Democratic Convention is done, our work is far from over. If you watched any part of the convention,… Read More ›
The Latest in the Battle for the Post Office
The battle for the Post Office is one we must win. For the last month, we’ve been inundated with eyewitness stories and photographs and news about how the Trump administration is messing with the U.S. Postal Service. Back in July,… Read More ›
Votes For Women: The 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
One hundred years ago today, thanks to tireless efforts of activists, the 19th Amendment was added to the U.S. Constitution, affirming the right of women to vote. “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be… Read More ›
How Biden’s Pick of VP Exposed How Useless the Republican Party Is
If last week made one thing clear, it’s just how lazy and pointless the Republican party is. As we all waited for Joe Biden to announce who he was choosing to run with on the ticket as Vice President, I… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/15
This week, the two biggest news stories were the Trump administration’s tampering with the Post Office, and Joe Biden picking Kamala Harris to be his running mate. Here’s how the editorial cartoonists covered those stories, and more. Trump Throttles the… Read More ›
The Best Way To Do Voter Outreach in a Pandemic
What do you do if you want to get more people voting, but you consider yourself an introvert? Today, let me tell you the story of three such women. I came across an invitation for a training a few weeks… Read More ›
Everything You Need To Know About the 2020 Democratic Convention
The Democratic Nominating Convention will definitely be different this year, and quite honestly, a lot more accessible for Americans all over the country to participate in. The presidential nomination conventions have two key parts: 1) they nominate and confirm their… Read More ›
3 Ways To Be Strategic With Political Donations
Today, I’m tackling a reader-submitted question: How can I be as strategic as possible with my political donations? But before I answer the question, I should let you know why I’m feeling exceptionally qualified to answer this question. I’ve worked… Read More ›
Finding Fellowship in a World of Isolation
It is so easy nowadays to feel isolated, isn’t it? Staying in our homes all the time doesn’t give us much of an opportunity to see what’s going on in our communities. And social media doesn’t give us the clearest… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/8
Long before I read op-eds, I was reading editorial cartoons. Truth be told, I liked them so much I found the opportunity — TWICE — at college to write a paper about editorial cartoons. This week we had a lot… Read More ›
What You Need to Know About How Election Race Ratings Work
With less than 3 months to go before the general election, you can expect to see a lot more articles diving into specific election races. And that means that there’s some lingo you’ll want to know. Election experts are so… Read More ›
Let’s Do the One Thing Trump Is Incapable Of: FOCUS
How did you feel when you heard that Trump had suggested delaying the election last week? Outraged? Scared? Angry? I certainly saw all of these things in articles, opinion pieces, on social media, and in conversations. And people talked and… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/1
The nation’s best editorial cartoonists respond to this week’s news.
“I Urge You to Answer the Highest Calling of Your Heart”
As his final act, John Lewis left us a gift. Yesterday was his funeral, and he had requested that his final letter be published the same day. It appeared in the New York Times, and later, those words were read… Read More ›
New York Joins the Automatic Voter Registration Club
Who wants to hear some good news regarding voting rights? Last week, New York became the 20th state to adopt Automatic Voter Registration! Although it will take a couple of years to go into effect, this legislation creates a system… Read More ›