22 days. After the first motion to vacate a Speaker ever, tossing aside Speaker hopeful after Speaker hopeful, the House Republicans finally got tired of 22 days of chaos and looking like fools that they chose an unvetted, untested, 3-term… Read More ›
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Weekly Recap 10/22: Still No Speaker
This week I was obsessed with the Quest for a Speaker in the House of Representatives. The story took twists and turns, but in the end, one thing remained constant — the Republicans are in total chaos. The only thing… Read More ›
Weekly Recap 10/7: Bye Kevin!
Is it me, or have we been living through far too many historic firsts these last few years? This week, it was Kevin McCarthy finding himself become the first Speaker of the House to be thrown out of the office…. Read More ›
Political Charge Weekly Recap 10/1
A shutdown was averted — Congress just passed a continuing resolution that funds the government at current funding levels for the next 45 days. Now let’s get into more good news. Good News A federal judge declared Texas’s drag law… Read More ›
Political Charge Weekly Recap 9/16
How’d it get to be the middle of September already?? And even though the House has only been back in session for 4 days, the Republicans are in chaos: Talking about kicking out their Speaker, impeaching the president with no… Read More ›
Political Charge Weekly Recap 9/2
September has arrived! And whether you’re still pining for summer or looking forward to cooler weather, the good news keeps rolling in. Keep reading for a healthy dose of accountability and accomplishments! Good News A Georgia judge ruled that Trump’s… Read More ›
Political Charge Weekly Recap 6/10
I thought last week was jam packed with good news, but who knew that this week would bring an avalanche of great news! We have so much accountability and consequences happening to bad people. Let’s jump right in! Good News… Read More ›
Political Charge Weekly Recap 5/13
Personally, this was quite a week for me. But it sure was one whopper of a week in politics. Let’s get to the good news and the best cartoons! Good News A Manhattan jury found Donald Trump liable for the… Read More ›
Popular Vote Compact: The Reason The Federalist is Freaking Out
So, a few days ago, the Federalist tweeted out an article with this ominous sounding post: “Democrats Are Dangerously Close To Changing Laws So Our President Is Elected By Popular Vote.” Besides making it clear that Republicans are terrified of… Read More ›
13 Ways You Can Help Register More Voters
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 ›
Don’t Honor MLK Jr. with a Quote; Honor Him with Action
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 ›
Senate 2022: The Full List of Seats Up For Re-election
Here are all of the 2022 Senate races, separated by how competitive each seat is.
How Did That Headline Make You Feel?
How do you react when you read contradictory stories?
One Month To Go! How You Can Drive Turnout in Virginia
It’s all hands on deck to help drive turnout and keep Virginia blue! Election Day is November 2!!
When the News Gets Frustrating
Democracies can be frustrating. That’s part of the design.
The Republicans Are Playing Chicken
Defaulting on our debt would likely wreck the world economy. Here’s what’s going on.
7 Ways to Get Ready for National Voter Registration Day
A list of 7 easy-to-do ideas to help make National Voter Registration Day a success this year.
Reflecting on the Attacks on our Democracy
A reflection on who we were as a nation following 9/11 vs. who we are today, and how we move forward.
Election Calendar for September 2021
A list of all of the special elections happening in the U.S. in September 2021.
Could the 2024 Presidential Election Get Overturned?
The nightmare scenarios for 2024 are quite scary. But I know that what we accomplish in 2022 can lessen the chance that 2024 is a disaster.