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Are you feeling frustrated with the news and media? Do you want to find reliable information sources? Do you want to make a difference in your corner of the world? Here are some things you can do.
If you are a US Citizen, please Register to Vote (or update your voter registration if you have moved)
- Find out details on Register To Vote - USA.gov
- Download the National Mail Voter Registration Form and mail it to your City Clerk's office
- Call or stop by your City Clerk's office if you have questions
- or alternatively, when you renew your drivers license, you can register to vote too.
- Vote! Sign Up for Election reminders at TurboVote
Read and Watch Reliable Information Sources
- Learn how to discern real news from disinformation or AI-manipulated media using S.I.F.T. (Stop, Investigate, Follow better sources, Trace claims/quotes to validate them)
- LibGuides: Fake News, Misinformation and Disinformation - WPI.edu
- LibGuides: How to Spot Fake News - Rutgers.edu
- A quick guide to spotting misinformation (UNICEF)
Tips for fact-checking, staying informed and talking it out - Evalute Information Sources using the T.R.A.A.P. method - STLCC.edu
- Fact-Checking Websites
- Factcheck.org by Annenberg Public Policy Center
- PolitiFact.com
- Google Fact Check Tools by Google News Initiative
Finding Unbiased News Sources
- News Media Tracker: How Americans Use & Rate News Sources by Pew Research Center
- Engaged For Democracy - Provides a List of Sources polled high for trustworthiness
- Certified Reliable News Sources by AdFontes Media
Research Your Elected Officials' Local, State & Congressional Voting Record
- Library of Congress Research Guide - Congressional Voting Records: A Beginner's Guide A research guide regarding how to determine how Members of Congress voted on bills, resolutions, and amendments.
- GovTrack.us - Votes in Congress, Track Votes, Get an email every time Congress votes on a bill or other matter. Browse roll call votes in the House of Representatives and in the Senate to pass bills, resolutions, nominations, and treaties and votes on cloture and other motions.
- Ballotpedia's Legislation Tracker