Hearing the news of the escalating hostilities between our country and Iran last night was alarming, to say the least. Being on the brink of war, especially with a president we cannot trust, is quite terrifying. But somehow, in the… Read More ›
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War With Iran: What You Can Do to Stop It
I echo what many have said this past weekend: Iranian General Soleimani was absolutely an enemy of the United States, but under no circumstances do I approve of Trump assassinating him without consulting Congress. This latest action by Trump is… Read More ›
Have You Been Purged From the Voter Rolls?
Are you 100% sure your voter registration status is active? Would you bet good money on that? New stories of voter purges seem to come out every week. A cursory Google search for “voter purges” turns up a LOT of… Read More ›
1 Question You Must Ask Yourself this New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day isn’t the only time of year we can chart a course for ourselves, but it’s as good a day as any to take a breather and take stock. Every day in 2020 we will be confronted with… Read More ›
23 Effective Ways to Avoid Political Burnout in 2020
The 2020 election year might very well be the most important election of our time. To so many of us, our democracy feels like it is on the line. The rule of law feels like it is on the line…. Read More ›
Your Impeachment Action List
The Judiciary Committee will vote to approve two articles of impeachment against President Trump today. The articles will then move to the full House to be voted on. The vote will happen mid-next week. Which means now is the time… Read More ›
1 Thing You Must Do Now That Impeachment is Here
The House Judiciary Committee will detail the articles of impeachment against President Trump today. That means the House of Representatives will soon be making a historic vote. Which means we, as the citizens of this country, must make our voices… Read More ›
The Outcome of the Senate Trial is Not a Done Deal. Here’s Why.
Do you remember the days and weeks leading up to the Senate’s vote on the disastrous Republican “repeal and replace” healthcare bill during Trump’s first year as president? I do. Thousands of everyday Americans called their Senators, and attended town… Read More ›
The 1 Call Everyone Needs to Make Today
There are no more impeachment hearings scheduled in the House Intelligence Committee. That means it’s our turn now. Today is the perfect day to call your Representative in Congress and let them know how you feel about impeachment. Specifically, tell… Read More ›
There’s a Lot Happening Today
We’re all pretty used to a fast-paced news cycle, but today will really kick it up a notch. Impeachment Hearings Here’s who is testifying today: Gordon Sondland, US ambassador to the European Union Laura Cooper, Pentagon official (her closed-door testimony… Read More ›
2019 Elections: What Action Will You Take?
Election Day is right around the corner. We all need to take action over the next few days to help turn out voters. There’s so much at stake! Here’s a bunch of ideas of what you can do to help:… Read More ›
Impeachment: We Still Have Work To Do
This is a moment many of us have been pushing for for so long: Trump’s criminal behavior has finally caught up to him. More and more details are coming out about how he tried to extort Ukraine but also what… Read More ›
7 Ways You Can Make National Voter Registration Day a Huge Success
Voting is the centerpiece of our American democracy. But before you can vote, you must be registered to vote. The way we win elections is by helping our candidates get more votes. But one conservative estimate from the Pew Charitable… Read More ›
How to Help Prevent Climate Change
Upwards of 4 million people, led by young people, filled the streets all over the world last week to protest a lack of action around climate change. Today, the UN Climate Summit begins in New York City to tackle… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: Fixing Problems
Every week I come across articles that I find interesting and that I think you all here at Political⚡Charge might enjoy as well. Here are this week’s recommendations. Hillary Clinton’s Zombie Impeachment Memo That Could Help Fell Trump At the… Read More ›
Take 2 Minutes to Help a Candidate
Do you know what your favorite candidate wants from you? Your help. I won’t lie and say they don’t want your donations–they absolutely do–but they need your actual help. Campaigns need a lot of people power to be successful. That’s… Read More ›
A Moment of Silence…For Yourself
If you’re anything like me, you’ve been thinking a lot about the folks who were killed or wounded in this weekend’s multiple mass shootings. So, today, I want you to take a moment of silence for yourself. What do I… Read More ›
Want to Help Flip the States?
My regular readers know how important flipping the states are. We can’t just flip the federal offices. So much that affects citizens are decisions made at the state level, so we all have to focus there. A great organization that… Read More ›
Take Action Tuesday: Tiny Actions Count!
“Nothing changes if nothing changes.” We all want to see big changes in our country. Well, those aren’t going to happen if none of us change anything about how we go about living our lives. Changing the country isn’t a… Read More ›
What History Tells Us About Who Will Win 2020
Why are there so many polls? Polls are popular because everyone wants to know now who is going to win the 2020 presidential election. Each new poll gives us a little glimpse into what the future may hold. And with… Read More ›