Do we have to lose something before we appreciate it? Losing a Supreme Court seat that President Obama should have been allowed to fill was a blow (and an early sign of just how low McConnell would go.) Then,… Read More ›
Brett Kavanaugh
Sunday Reading: This Week’s Recommendations
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. A Chance to Revive the Voting Rights Act Brennan Center for Justice… Read More ›
Saturday Morning Cartoons 4/27
Here are the nation’s great editorial cartoonists responding to this week’s top news stories. Democracy in Danger By Mike Luckovich, Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Ed Hall By Nate Beeler, The Columbus Dispatch By Marc Murphy, Louisville Courier-Journal… Read More ›
What Does the House Judiciary Committee Do?
Do you have any interest in the special counsel’s investigation or maybe impeachment? Well, you’re going to want to pay attention to what the House Judiciary Committee is doing. Beyond those bombshell issues, the fact that the Democrats are in… Read More ›
Will the Supreme Court Ever Create a Rule about Gerrymandering?
Gerrymandering has long been considered to be anti-democratic and an effective voter suppression tool. Particularly after the 2010 Census and with the Republicans in control of so many state legislatures, gerrymandering happened everywhere. In a true representative democracy, politicians should… Read More ›
The 5 Most-Read Posts on Political⚡Charge in 2018
‘Tis the season of fun lists looking back at 2018, so we decided to look into what our top articles were this year. It’s an interesting mix that gives a pretty good look at the type of blog we are–one… Read More ›
Is there a Kavanaugh on your state supreme court already?
This November, you undoubtedly have judges on your ballot. Here’s the thing: they’re not going to appear with an (R) or (D) next to their name. How will you know how to vote? Judges like Brett Kavanaugh don’t appear out… Read More ›
It’s becoming clear who is fueling Midterms donations.
Several reports came out this weekend that show how starkly different the Republicans and Democrats are faring with campaign fundraising. There have been many reports already this year about how many Democratic candidates are seeing huge numbers of small donors… Read More ›
The Rage We Feel
Listening to, and later reading about, yesterday’s SCOTUS testimony was hard. Really hard. I remain in awe of what Dr. Christine Blasey Ford did. The only thing she stood to gain was to protect the highest court in her country…. Read More ›
How will the Kavanaugh nomination affect midterms?
Do you believe that the midterm elections are in the bag? Hopefully not. Between what happened in 2016 and the daily news chaos we have to endure under the Trump administration, I think we all know that anything can change… 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 ›
Kavanaugh: What a mess
Today, I’m going to let the editorial cartoonists speak about this disaster of a Supreme Court nomination. From Clay Jones: From Pat Bagley: From Matt Davies: From Mike Luckovich: ⚡
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 ›