It’s not that I don’t find Martin Luther King Jr.’s words inspiring. I do. It’s just that posting a quote and calling it a day seems like a terrible way to honor the civil rights icon. I’m guessing he’d rather… Read More ›
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The Week’s Best Cartoons 1/15
After a bit of a holiday lull, editorial cartoonists were churning out one great cartoon after another this week. Here are some of my favorites. Voting Rights & the Filibuster Republicans Behaving Badly Across the Pond And Other News A… Read More ›
The Fight for Voting Rights
I had a completely different post planned for today, but in light of what happened in the Senate yesterday, I had to address it. Longtime readers of Political Charge know that expanding voting rights is my top issue. At this… Read More ›
2022 Redistricting Update: Doomsday Avoided
Now that two-thirds of the states have adopted their new legislative district maps, we have a clearer sense of what has actually happened with redistricting. The good news is, Democrats avoided the doomsday scenario some had predicted. To put this… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 1/8
It’s a new year and I’m back with our normal Saturday editorial cartoons feature. This year started off with a bang! New Year January 6 Anniversary Be sure to spend some time with this masterful work by Ann Telnaes. Look… Read More ›
Let’s Look at Some Good News!
After the very somber day we had as a nation yesterday, let’s look at some of the good news I’ve found in these past couple of weeks! President Joe Biden gave a speech for the ages on the anniversary of… Read More ›
On the Anniversary of January 6th
This is the open letter I wrote to Republicans this time last year following the insurrection on January 6th. I stand by these words and find myself even more committed to defeating the party and its members who have done… Read More ›
January 2022 Election Calendar
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 ›
What’s My 2022 Midterms Prediction? Glad You Asked!
A post where I break down my thoughts on the 2022 Midterms.
Happy New Year from Political Charge
I want to wish you all a healthy and happy new year. Thank you for subscribing to Political Charge and taking small actions throughout the year to protect our democracy. I’m so grateful for each and every one of you…. Read More ›
2021 Year in Review by Political Charge
A look back at all the bright spots in politics in 2021.
Who is Retiring from Congress? (2021 Edition)
A full list of officials who will not be seeking re-election in the 2022 Midterms.
The Week’s Best Cartoons: Christmas Eve Edition
As I’ll be taking Saturday off for Christmas, I thought I’d publish my roundup of this week’s cartoons a day early. I hope you have some time before the end of the year to rest and perhaps even get rejuvenated!… Read More ›
I’m So Tired Of Joe Manchin
As you’ve no doubt heard, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) went onto to Fox News yesterday and during his interview, said he would not vote for the Build Back Better plan. Naturally, all of us who have been fighting tooth and… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 12/18
I hope you all can get rested and recharged prior to the new year. I’m looking forward to doing some planning for what Political Charge will do in 2022. In the meantime, here are some of the best editorial cartoons… Read More ›
Let’s Look at Some Good News for a Change
A recap of the good news that happened in politics recently.
3 Things We Can Do About Women’s Reproductive Rights Under Attack
Roe v Wade is under attack in a way we’ve not seen in decades. Here’s 3 ways to take action today.
Election Calendar for December 2021
A list of all of the special elections happening across the country in December.
The Week’s Best Cartoons: The End of Roe v Wade?
There was a lot of big, shattering news this week, starting with the Supreme Court hearing an abortion case that could bring the end of Roe v. Wade to yet another school shooting. Brace yourselves, as some of these cartoons… Read More ›
The Week’s Best Cartoons 11/27
I hope you all had a nice holiday. Here’s the cartoons I saw this week that stood out to me. I’d enjoy hearing which ones resonate for you! Thanksgiving The Verdicts And Other News If you enjoyed these cartoons, consider… Read More ›