Perhaps it is just that I am feeling positive these days, but there’s been a lot of good news these past couple of weeks. Need a political pick-me-up? Read on! Voter registrations spiked the week of the Roe v Wade… Read More ›
Explainers
Republican Dirty Tricks on the Primary Ballot
Republicans have made it abundantly clear that they want to take away women’s rights to healthcare, particularly abortion access. The lengths they are going to in Kansas is, well, just keep reading. Back in 2019, Kansas’ state Supreme Court delivered… Read More ›
I’m Back
As you may have noticed, I’ve been taking a bit of a break from Political Charge this summer. I’ve still been very active on Twitter, TikTok, & Instagram, which I run with the same goal I have for this blog — that… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 7/23
The Cartoons
The Week’s Best Cartoons 7/16
January 6th Committee Fallout from Dobbs And Other News
The Week’s Best Cartoons 7/2
SCOTUS Jan. 6 Hearings And Other News
The Week’s Best Cartoons: SCOTUS Overturns Roe
I feel like we’ve all been waiting for this axe to fall for weeks. And today, it did. Here’s how editorial cartoonists covered Roe v Wade being overturned.
How to Commemorate Juneteenth
I should clarify — This post is specifically about how white people should commemorate Juneteenth. And to further clarify — This is just an opportunity to share how I’m planning to commemorate the holiday in the hopes that other folks… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 6/18
January 6th Hearings And Other News
Primary Election Calendar for Summer 2022
What better way to protect our democracy than to encourage folks to participate in it? (Well, that and expanding voting rights, of course.) One of the ways we can do that is by sharing the information about elections that are… Read More ›
We Need to Talk About Defeatism
Are there days that you feel like no meaningful change or accountability will happen in politics? While those are perfectly understandable reactions to have considering the news, I want to invite you to think about what effect spreading that feeling… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 6/11
Here’s how editorial cartoonists covered the start of the January 6th Committee hearings. The Hearings Begin And Other News
The Week’s Best Cartoons 6/4
The same gun debate rages on and on, yet editorial cartoonists find new angles to cover it. I remain, as always, in awe of their talent. The Gun Debate And Other News
The Week’s Best Cartoons: Tragedy in Uvalde
Editorial cartoons are very specific — they respond and react to current events. But what struck me this week as I watched cartoonists share their work on Twitter, was that it was sometimes hard to distinguish which cartoons were drawn… Read More ›
2021 Year in Review by Political Charge
A look back at all the bright spots in politics in 2021.
Today’s Joint Session of Congress Explained, Plus the Georgia Elections
Today’s joint session of Congress is about counting the state-certified Electoral votes, even though the GOP aims to make it more than that. You can expect chaos, but Joe Biden will still be President on Januaray 20.
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 Would a 50-50 Split Senate Work?
If the Democrats and Republicans each have 50 seats in the Senate, who leads? Here, I answer the most frequently asked questions about this scenario.
Can Good Polls Depress Activism? Yes, They Can
Everyone loves to see good polls for their favorite political candidates, but sharing them can be tricky. Good news like that can actually depress activism. And 29 days before Election Day, that would be very bad.