This entire week, I seemed to be surrounded by, or drawn into, conversations about the importance of organizing and investing resources in state-level activism. This week’s articles reflect that focus. Enjoy! Republicans dominate state legislatures. That decides political power in… Read More ›
2020 Democratic primary
The 2020 Candidates on Gun Reform
Where are the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue of gun reform? Gun reform was identified by the 2018 midterm voters as one of their most pressing concerns, and is one of the seven issues I covered in my 2020… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: The View from the Other Side
Not surprisingly, I read a lot about the 2020 campaign for president this week, the week of the first primary debates. There’s a lot out there but I thought I’d share with you what the non-rabid folks from the right… Read More ›
The 2020 Candidates on Voting Rights
Where are the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue of voting rights? Voting rights was identified by the 2018 midterm voters as one of their most pressing concerns, and is one of the seven issues I covered in my 2020… Read More ›
Debate Night #2: All the Details
The first debate for the Democratic primary is in the bag, and tonight we have the second group of candidates! Here’s the 411 for tonight’s event. When is it and where can you watch it? The second Democratic primary debate… Read More ›
Handy List of 2020 Candidate Donation Pages
Donations are the lifeblood of a campaign — it makes everything possible. Many of our candidates are relying solely on donations from voters like you and me. Please consider giving support to your favorite candidates to give them the help… Read More ›
Debate Night #1: All the Details
The first debate for the Democratic primary has arrived! Here’s the 411 on the big night. When is it and where can you watch it? The first Democratic primary debate will be broadcast on Wednesday, June 26 at NBC News, MSNBC… Read More ›
An Open Letter to the Media on the Eve of the 1st Debate
Dear Media, It is the day before the first primary debate of the 2020 campaign, and we respectfully ask you to keep a few things in mind as you write your candidate stories: Give us information that helps us, the… Read More ›
The 2020 Candidates on Civil Rights
Where are the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue of civil rights? Civil rights was identified by the 2018 midterm voters as one of their most pressing concerns, and is one of the seven issues I covered in my 2020… Read More ›
The 2020 Candidates on Climate Change
Where are the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue of climate change? Climate change was identified by the 2018 midterm voters as one of their most pressing concerns, and is one of the seven issues I covered in my 2020… Read More ›
Take Action Tuesday: Amplify Voices
A government of, by, and for the people. That means in order for our democracy to work, we need to be involved and make our voices be heard. This Take Action Tuesday, we are going to do exactly that —… Read More ›
The 2020 Candidates on Healthcare
Where are the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates on the issue of healthcare? Healthcare was identified by the 2018 midterm voters as one of their most pressing concerns, and is one of the seven issues I covered in my 2020 candidate… Read More ›
Eric Swalwell: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. Each of them brings their own unique strengths to the table in a bid to take our country in a very different direction than the one we’re… Read More ›
Election 2020: Get Out Your Calendars
If you’re a Political⚡Charge reader, then you probably want to know what the critical dates are for the 2020 election. If you think writing this post in May of 2019 is crazy talk, well then, this post is for you…. Read More ›
Joe Biden: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. Each of them brings their own unique strengths to the table in a bid to take our country in a very different direction than the one we’re… Read More ›
Survey Results!
Thank you for taking Monday’s survey. I asked for your input on which of the remaining presidential candidates you’d like to see guides for, and your answers give me clear guidance. You can find the first 12 guides HERE, I… Read More ›
Quick Survey About the Candidate Guides
Never in my wildest dreams did I think the Democratic primary would feature over 20 notable candidates. Nor can I quite believe that I’ve put together 12 candidate guides already. Thank you all for reading them, sharing them, and being… Read More ›
John Delaney: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. Each of them brings their own unique strengths to the table in a bid to take our country in a very different direction than the one we’re… Read More ›
Kirsten Gillibrand: The 7 Issues Guide
The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. To briefly use a sports analogy, I see our candidates as the starting players on the Blue team, each bringing their own unique strengths to the table… Read More ›
Cory Booker: The 7 Issues Guide
Let’s get to know Cory Booker! The Democrats have a big field of candidates running for President in 2020. To briefly use a sports analogy, I see our candidates as the starting players on the Blue team, each bringing their… Read More ›