I’ve been thinking a lot about Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow’s viral video from last week and how, beyond being a brilliant response, appears to hold the keys to how Democrats — politicians and even us voters — can deliver… Read More ›
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Justin Amash and the Crucial Pivot Counties
What a difference a few months make. Three months ago, I was writing about whether or not Justin Amash’s third party bid for the presidency would act as a spoiler. Since then, of course, he dropped that bid. Today, I’m… Read More ›
The GOP’s Problem With Voting By Mail
This is not an article to explain why Donald Trump dislikes voting by mail. It’s an article about how Trump’s constant assailing of voting by mail is causing huge headaches for the Republican party. The Republicans have effectively used voting… Read More ›
How to Help Re-Elect Senator Gary Peters in Michigan
In order to flip the Senate this November, we need to flip 4 Republican seats. That’s while making sure we don’t lose any Democratic seats. And while Senator Gary Peters is favored in his re-election this November, he has a… Read More ›
Will the Republicans Confuse Their Voters About Voting By Mail?
What exactly will Republicans think about voting by mail when they’re bombarded by conflicting messages? The president keeps tweeting nonsense about voting by mail. Even though he voted by mail from Florida in their primary, he keeps framing voting by… Read More ›
Election 2020: Flipping the Michigan State House
Could Michigan be more of a battleground state in 2020? I’m not sure how it could be. It is, famously, one of the 3 “blue wall” states that Trump won by the narrowest margin in 2016. Since then, however, Michiganders… Read More ›
The July Debates: All the Details
The second round of debates for the Democratic primary has arrived! Here’s the 411 for the two nights of debates that CNN is hosting in Detroit, Michigan. When is it and where can you watch it? The first night will… Read More ›
Sunday Reading: A Look Behind the Curtain
Each week I look for articles that dig a bit deeper into the issues that are a part of our political conversations. It’s good to build our knowledge about issues that we care about and that affect us, as that… Read More ›
Election 2020: Taking Back the Senate
Yes, we want the White House, but without the Senate, we won’t be able to enact the big changes that our country needs. So, while you keep an eye on the presidential race, keep a lookout for the critical Senate… Read More ›
It Was a Good Week for Voting Rights
At a time when the Republicans seem to be doing everything they can to limit voting, it is critical that we push to expand voting rights. The place where the most progress is happening is at the state level. Keep… Read More ›
Let’s Take a Moment
Today, I want to take a moment. There’s a lot in the news and it’s just so ugly. We’ll get back to all that but today, I want to mark a man’s passing. John Dingell, the former Democratic Representative from… Read More ›
Voting Rights in the News
Always assume that your voting rights are under attack. The best way to counteract it is to pay attention and also be on the offensive. Here’s what’s going on in six states–some of it is good news, and some of… Read More ›
Power Grabs: The Canary in the Coal Mine was North Carolina
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 ›
The Looming Danger of Lame Duck Sessions
What kinds of decisions do you make when you’re about to lose power? Are you rational or wild? Do you extend a helping hand or burn every bridge? A lame duck session is the legislating that gets done (by Congress… Read More ›
10 State Legislative Houses that could Flip
The midterms aren’t just an opportunity to provide a check on Trump and his administration by flipping the House in Congress, but by flipping houses in state legislatures, too. As we enter the midterms, Democrats currently have control (that is, a… Read More ›
August 7: It’s Election Day!
It’s Election Day in 6 states today. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Washington have their midterm primary elections, and Ohio and California have 2 special elections. If you’re in one of these states, please, go vote. There are a lot of… Read More ›
Michigan 8/7 Primary: At a Glance
The opportunities for Democratic wins in the battleground state of Michigan are huge. There is a strong chance for the Democrats to flip the state House; in fact, there are Democrats running in every single race in both the state… Read More ›
BlueWave Interview: Susan Rogan of Rogan’s List
Our BlueWave Interview this week is with Susan Rogan, the founder of Rogan’s List. After the 2016 Presidential election, many Call-to-Action sites popped up but one that continues to go strong and keeps getting better is Rogan’s List. We talked… Read More ›
Governor Seats Democrats Need to Combat Gerrymandering
The governors who will get elected in 2018 will be in place when the once-a-decade process of redrawing congressional and legislative district lines takes place. Considering there are 36 governorships up for election this November, there’s a lot of progress… Read More ›
Who’s Afraid of Special Elections?
Who’s afraid of special elections? Republican governors, apparently. Since the 2016 presidential elections, the Democrats have flipped 22 Republican seats and elected a Democrat, while the Republicans only have 3 flips. The energy has clearly been on the Democratic side,… Read More ›