The new 116th Congress has been sworn in and we have a Democratic majority in the House. How do these new dynamics change our approach to organizing and activism? Short answer: It doesn’t. One of the wake up calls for… Read More ›
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You’re the Best
I mean it. You are the best. I started Political⚡Charge at the beginning of 2018 after some friends encouraged me to move what I was doing on Twitter to a blog. But this blog has become something more than I… Read More ›
Activism Yearbook: Our Wins in 2018
These are the highlights of the wins we got in 2018. They represent a tapestry of great outcomes that were secured by the efforts and activism of citizens, swift public backlash against racist and hateful news, judges ruling against the… Read More ›
How Gratitude Can Help Lessen Your Stress
This is a good time of year to de-stress. As we continue to be engaged civically, learning how to lessen our stress is really important. Even with a new Congress being sworn in in mere days, there’s a lot we… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
It’s easy to miss great articles when we’re so busy. Here are some of the pieces that I found intriguing, or ended up thinking about long after I read it. Against Activism I saw this article posted in a reply… Read More ›
36 Activists on How They’re Recharging and Readying for 2019
The midterms are over, so now what? I asked activists and organizers all over the country how they were recharging after the big election this November, and gearing up for 2019. Their answers were quite varied: some are lighthearted while… Read More ›
One Year Ago Today, Doug Jones won the Alabama Senate Seat
There’s nothing like winning an election that no one thinks you can win. Last year on this day, Doug Jones won his race in Alabama to the shock of the entire nation. It was one of those moments when Democrats… Read More ›
How to Inspire People with the Rule of One
Think of a time when you inspired someone to take action. When, after listening to you, they picked up the phone and called their senator or connected with a campaign and started canvassing. It’s a great feeling. We live in… Read More ›
BlueWave Interview: Kelly from Two Broads Talking Politics Podcast
Kelly is the co-host of Two Broads Talking Politics, a podcast about the people who are fueling the rise in civic engagement on the progressive side of the aisle. Kelly and her co-host Sophy manage to find the positive… Read More ›
So, What’s Next?.
We just watched a big blue wave bring in a metric ton of diverse Democrats into Congress and our state legislatures. Are we going to sit back and watch the tide go back out, or are we sticking around to… Read More ›
Midterm 2018 Countdown: Nevertheless She Persisted
How can we block out all the clutter and focus on winning the midterms in just a few weeks? The news and our feeds are full of polls and predictions, sound bites and analysis, encouraging words and back-biting, and fast-moving… Read More ›
Trump wants to shut down protests: What you can do right now
Act now: We have until Monday 10/15 To Protect Our Right to Protest Original post by Nick Knudsen at DemWritePress TRUMP DOESN’T LIKE PROTESTS OUTSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE, SO HE’S TRYING TO IMPEDE OUR RIGHT TO PEACEABLY ASSEMBLE. THERE ARE… Read More ›
Tweets Don’t Vote
I saw that headline in my inbox and it got my attention. I’m on Twitter a lot and talk with a great many hard-working citizens doing everything they can to make sure the Democrats win the House (and wouldn’t it… Read More ›
Kavanaugh’s nomination is not just a Senate fight
Don’t you believe for one second that the Kavanaugh nomination fight can only be fought on Capitol Hill. If you feel strongly about the workings of our government, you must let your elected representatives know. They are aware that the… Read More ›
7 Weekends Left Until Midterms: Compelling Communications Challenge
If we turn out more of our voters in every state, every county, every district, we can change the direction of our country. These weekly challenges are designed to give you tools to help make that goal a reality. Remember,… Read More ›
Stop SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation: What you can do
Tell the Senate NO to Perjuring, Corrupt, Anti-Rule of Law Judge Kavanaugh Your Action Call your Senators at (202) 224-3121 and tell them to vote NO on Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court. Background Everyone knew Brett Kavanaugh was… Read More ›
How We Can Pay Homage to the Early Labor Day Protesters
Labor Day started as a protest. The first Labor Day was on September 5, 1882 when over 10,000 workers left their work to march in New York City. This was when Americans had 12-hour days and worked six, if not… Read More ›
Trump goes after Hispanic Americans: What can we do?
It’s happening. The Trump administration is working to strip USA-born Americans of their citizenship. This is happening right now on the southern border in Texas. We have a birther sitting in the Oval Office and his worldview is infecting the… Read More ›
A Quick DIY Project to Get Out the Vote
Do you ever wish that you could buy all the billboard space in your town to notify everyone of an upcoming election? Every election cycle there are way too many people who say they didn’t know it was Election Day…. Read More ›
Watch out for voter suppression. It’s happening now.
The officials who actively use voter suppression tactics don’t want you to know they’re doing it. Which is why it’s so important to pay attention to what’s happening locally. Who’s on your county Board of Elections? What decisions are they… Read More ›