Be confident on election day
Political education is your civic duty, and it is up to you to make sure you know about the candidates and propositions you are voting for.
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Every citizen that is eligible to vote has a civic duty to do so. If you are planning on voting in the next election, you should also make sure you are informed about the issues and/or candidates you are voting on. If the idea of researching so many people and topics is overwhelming, start with just a few. Remember, you don't need to vote on every single thing on the ballot, and filling in just one bubble is better than none. Educating yourself can take as little as 5 minutes, and is a very necessary step to take before filling out a ballot. Don`t know where to start? Scroll down for some resources and information.
Reliable, Unbiased News Sources
Tips from www.techjunkie.com :
Links to trusted news sources :
- Use your favorite news outlets but never rely on them alone.
- Identify whether the piece you’re reading or watching is opinion, general information, argument or persuasion piece and act accordingly.
- Compare that news to other pieces from other outlets.
- Compare it to news outlets from other nations.
- Never trust user generated content without verification or checking elsewhere.
- Don’t get your news from social networks. Ever.
Links to trusted news sources :
Should I vote Democratic, Republican, or Third Party?
Voting is not about which candidate has which letter next to their name, it is about which is best fit for the job. However, people generally agree with candidates from predominantly one party. When registering to vote, you should research which party shares your values. Researching can be as simple at reading the platforms on their official websites. There are dozens of parties in the United States, but the largest ones are below. Click on a party below to be taken straight to their website.