The recent rash of bills in state legislatures to ban access to abortions makes one thing very clear: If we only pay attention to national politics, we are going to lose a lot of ground. Now, I fully understand that it… Read More ›
Elections
Fighting Disinformation: A Key Skill
We all knew this already but the Mueller report confirmed it: America was blasted with disinformation during the 2016 election. Learning how to fight disinformation is critical for all of us as we head into the next presidential election. One… Read More ›
The Stuff of Nightmares
The Republicans staying in power. That’s the stuff of nightmares. The Atlantic published an article yesterday, Trump’s Second Term, that really got folks talking. It paints a bleak picture of what would and could happen if he does remain in power… Read More ›
Elections in May 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. So far in 2019, we’ve seen that enthusiasm for turning out to vote isn’t where it should be. I encourage you to… Read More ›
9 Ways to Help a Campaign From Afar
If we want to see our country run on values that are important to us, we need to win elections. All of them, from the White House to a race right in our own neighborhoods. We know that the campaigns… Read More ›
This Wisconsin Supreme Court election needs your help
Wisconsin is a critically important state for Democrats, and winning the Supreme Court election happening there in one month is of the upmost importance. Why is this Supreme Court seat important? Wisconsin has a truly terrible record when it comes… Read More ›
Elections in March 2019
If it’s a Tuesday, there is an excellent chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. So far in March, there are 22 elections scheduled. If one of these is your district, make sure you vote! For everyone… Read More ›
Election Race Ratings: How Do They Get Determined?
We love to talk about the rating that any given election race gets, but do we know what all goes into that rating? Since the first ratings for the 2019 races and even the 2020 Senate races are starting to… 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. I hope you find them as interesting as I did…. Read More ›
Special Elections in February 2019
Look at any Tuesday and there is a high chance that an election is happening somewhere in the country. Post midterms, we should expect a lot of movement–new governors asking state legislators to join their administration which then opens up… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: What Caught My Eye This Week
The Powerful Role Confusion Plays In American Elections This fantastic piece by Talking Points Memo makes the case that confusion in elections is essentially another form of voter disenfranchisement. It traces several issues from the November midterms to illustrate how… 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 ›
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 ›
Saturday Morning Cartoons
Editorial cartoonists tell the midterms story. From Steve Sack, Minneapolis Star Tribune: From Bill Bramhall, NY Daily News: From Ken Catalino: From Drew Sheneman, Tribune Content Agency: From Matt Davies, Newsday: ⚡
The scary prediction hiding in the latest election polls
A lot of polls have said that the Democrats have an excellent shot at gaining the majority in the House of Representatives. But the devil is in the details. As this helpful graphic from FiveThirtyEight shows, the % chance they… Read More ›
Primary Elections: September 2018
The last set of primary elections before the midterms are here. Flipping Congress, governor’s mansions, and state legislatures are the only ways we can hold this administration accountable and slow down their efforts. Raising awareness of the primary elections happening… Read More ›
My 2 Favorite Sites to Keep Me Informed, Yet Sane
Aren’t there those days you just want to unplug from politics? But at the same time you don’t want to miss anything important? I get you. There are two sites I read that I can quickly peruse to get up… Read More ›
When Good News Depresses Activism
Did you see the good news about more midterm races leaning towards the Democrats? To tell the truth, I LOVE information like that. And after this week’s runoff elections, the ratings for a handful of key races shifted. Many in… Read More ›
Minnesota 8/14 Primary: At a Glance
The swing state of Minnesota has a lot at stake in the 2018 primaries. Here’s the 411 on Minnesota’s upcoming election. Minnesota has its statewide primary election on Tuesday, August 14. If you’re a voter in Minnesota, all the resources… Read More ›
Increasing Election Turnout: One Ridiculously Practical Strategy
Here’s one way that you–yes, you–can help improve election turnout numbers, and it’s one you probably haven’t considered before. Keep in mind that only 36.4% of eligible voters voted in the 2014 midterm election, which was the lowest for over… Read More ›