An open letter to the Republican Party following the insurrection and siege of the Capitol this past Wednesday.
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2021 Is Getting Off to a Quick Start
2021 is getting off to a quick start with a new Congress, the balance of the Senate about to be determined, and a deeply undemocratic stunt by Congressional Republicans.
I’m Not Scared. I’m Angry.
David Frum predicted that Republicans would reject democracy if they thought they couldn’t win elections democratically. We just crossed that line.
How the Washington Post Exposed the Republicans’ Depravity
The Washington Post set out to ask every congressional Republican if they acknowledged Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election. Here’s what they found, and what it means for us.
The Election Win the Republicans Won’t Acknowledge
Joe Biden won in a landslide. Trump lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College. But the Republicans still refuse to acknowledge Biden’s win. We need to take action.
Why We Must Ignore Trump’s Dumpster Fire
Amplifying Trump’s incendiary comments about the validity of the election could erode people’s trust in the election, so we must avoid giving his ideas more oxygen. This is what we should be doing instead.
The Week’s Best Cartoons 8/1
The nation’s best editorial cartoonists respond to this week’s news.
How to Find Your Congressperson’s Virtual Event
Congress may be in recess but that doesn’t mean our representatives aren’t working. Many are in their home states right now even though Congress is still in session. They are attending meetings (via Zoom, like the rest of us),… Read More ›
The GOP Chooses Minority Mob Rule
Whatever happened to accepting the will of the voters? Our country is governed by the idea that the majority rules. Whoever gets the most votes, wins. Whatever bill gets the majority of votes, passes. Simple math. There are so many… Read More ›
The DOJ Just Handed Trump His Crown
Last week the Senate GOP let Trump know he was above the law by acquitting him of his impeachment charges. Today, Attorney General Bill Barr followed suit, which is making everyone’s hair stand up straight. What happened? Just as… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons ⚡ 2/1
What is there to say after a week like this one? I’ll let the editorial cartoonists “speak” as they capture the week just perfectly. Bolton’s News By Kevin Kal Kallaugher, Kaltoons By Bill Bramhall, New York Daily… Read More ›
A Republic Not Earned
I heard something yesterday that stopped me cold. You all know me. I’m not one who likes to dwell on negativity. I’d far prefer to find the silver lining, or the action we can take to turn things around. But… Read More ›
Voter Purges Speed Up Under the Republicans
Since the Supreme Court struck down a crucial section of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, voter suppression has surged. The latest affected are the voters in Wisconsin and Georgia. Wisconsin In Wisconsin, a lawsuit filed by a conservative group… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: The Significance of the Impeachment Vote
I know you’re busy. So on Sundays here at Political⚡Charge, I like to recommend just a few articles I think are really smart and/or thought-provoking that I believe you all might enjoy as well. And in case you want just… Read More ›
Follow California’s Lead to Get Dark Money Out of Your State
Dark money is a threat to American democracy. Not knowing who is bankrolling candidates, legislation, ballot measures, and more make the citizens of this country very distrustful of their government. And that is very unhealthy. Activists are pushing back all… 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 ›
21 Reasons to Boot Mitch McConnell from the Senate
Mitch McConnell has been so loathed for so long that it’s hard to remember all the reasons why he is one of the lowest polling members of Congress. The longtime senior Senator from Kentucky has served in the Senate since… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: Pondering What If?
Every week I come across articles that I find interesting and that I think my readers here at Political⚡Charge might enjoy as well. Here are this week’s recommendations. How Hong Kong got to this point This is a helpful article… Read More ›
Republican Poltroons Defile Democracy in North Carolina
The Republicans have shown their cards. They are, without a doubt, enemies of democracy. What can we say about a party that stays silent in the face of growing authoritarianism? Or one that actively subverts democracy to get their way?… Read More ›
Political⚡Charge Hits 500. What’s Next?
I can’t quite believe it, but this is my 500th post. I got into this because I believe our democracy gets stronger when more people are actively engaging and shaping the political process. I am inspired by YOUR desire to… Read More ›