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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
To be honest, I had a different post planned for today. But I was consumed by the news about the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral and found it hard to concentrate on much else. Then I read something about Notre… Read More ›
When was the last time your U.S. Representative held a public event in your community? The reason why Congress takes numerous breaks from their legislative work is so elected officials can get back to their districts and spend time with… Read More ›
You know that thing that you’re never supposed to say out loud? Well, Mitch McConnell said it. Shortly after the Democrats won the majority in the House, they announced that the first piece of legislation that they were going… Read More ›
I spend a lot of time on social media keeping up with the latest political news. That said, I really appreciate being able to take the time to read longer pieces like these and delve into a subject more deeply…. Read More ›
Should politicians be allowed to choose the constituents they want to serve? No, of course not. That would be ridiculous. Their job is to represent the voters and their needs. But, essentially, that’s what gerrymandering does–it flips the script. Gerrymandering… Read More ›
Republicans are not respecting the will of the voters. The latest power grabs by Republicans in Wisconsin and Michigan, stung by losing the governorship in the midterm elections, are clearly anti-democratic but it isn’t the first time we’ve seen this… Read More ›
Did you wake up on November 9th, 2016 thinking about what more you could have done in the days leading up to the election? A large group of progressive organizations have come together to get the message out that yes,… Read More ›
If the America you woke up in today feels different than the one you woke up to yesterday, you’re not alone. Among other things, the President of the U.S.A. publicly affirmed that he believes the words of Russian President… Read More ›
When it comes to politics, would you rather feel A) motivated to take action or B) full of despair? I know, dumb question. But which one do you feel more often these days? I was reading a survey and analysis… Read More ›
This week New Jersey passed and signed their Automatic Voter Registration bill, making them the 11th state to do so. The first to do so was Oregon in 2015, and voting rights activists have been making a lot of headway… Read More ›
The act of voting is a centerpiece of our American democracy. But before you can vote, you must be registered to vote. A conservative estimate from the Pew Charitable Trusts indicated that just over 1 in 5 eligible Americans are… Read More ›
If you want to get involved with the political process, here are some resources to get you started. Although there are a lot of ways to be an activist, at the start, I encourage you to 1) be in contact… Read More ›
