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Political Research Wrap-Up: Republicans win five of the seven races in June, Trump talks foreign policy.
July 10, 2017, 7:21 p.m.

Republicans win five of the seven races in June, seats remain virtually unchanged. President Trump talks foreign policy.

Catch Up on the James Comey Controversy Before Today’s Hearing
June 8, 2017, 1:51 p.m.

On May 9, FBI Director James Comey was let go from his position by President Donald Trump–leaving many to wonder what incidents led to such a serious end.

Political Research Wrap Up: Comey, Healthcare, and Foreign Policy in Under 140 Characters
June 2, 2017, 8:19 p.m.

James Comey, health care, and foreign policy in under 140 characters. Read on to find out what has kept Congress and President Trump's Twitter account so busy.

Filibusters: Political Strategy or Wasted Effort?
May 8, 2017, 7:37 p.m.

<span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:11pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap;">In political news, there is a lot of talk over the use of filibusters in the Senate, especially during the U.S Senate's recent confirmation of supreme court judge <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/129198/neil-gorsuch#.WQESfCE6ofI" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#1155cc; font-family:Arial; font-size:11pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:underline; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap;">Neil Gorsuch</a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:11pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap;">. <span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:11pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:11pt; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap;">Are these efforts an effective political strategy or are legislators wasting everyone's time?

Top Trending Pages on Votesmart.org
April 25, 2017, 8:29 p.m.

The 2016 Election is over, but things are not quiet in politics! Citizens have been busy using <a href="http://votesmart.org/" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8013px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none;">votesmart.org</a> to find out what their officials and candidates have been up to. We went through our website and pulled our most viewed webpages from over the past month, to give you an idea of the topics that seem to be sparking the interest of our users.

Research Wrap Up: What are your legislators up to?
April 5, 2017, 2:34 p.m.

Congress has been very busy in early 2017. Read further to find out what is happening on both sides of the aisle!

The Acidification of our Oceans
Nov. 14, 2016, 11:01 p.m.

<span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap;">The issue of ocean acidification is slowly coming to prominence in the United States. Largely due to the strong array of scientific data backing up the claims of the changing chemistry of the seas, the issue is largely a bipartisan one.

Black Lives Matter and/or All Lives Matter?
Nov. 14, 2016, 6:36 p.m.

Facts have left the building.
Nov. 7, 2016, 6:42 p.m.

Pros and Cons of Common Renewable Energies
Nov. 2, 2016, 6:29 p.m.

Renewable energy has grown increasingly popular as evidence of <a href="http://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/" style="text-decoration:none;">human-caused global climate change</a> accumulates. Solar, hydroelectric, and wind energies make up a large majority of the renewable energy sector, and are seen by some as preferable alternatives to fossil fuel and nuclear energies.

2016 Congressional Political Courage Test Results
Oct. 26, 2016, 7:56 p.m.

<span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline; white-space:pre-wrap;">The Political Courage Test, which has been endorsed by major media in every election since 1992, asks candidates to demonstrate their political courage by providing voters with that essential information, in spite of the fact that opponents might use their answers in political attacks.

Women Warriors
Oct. 26, 2016, 3 p.m.

<a href="http://archive.defense.gov/home/features/2015/0315_womens-history/" style="text-decoration:none;">Even in the earliest years</a> of the United States, women have been filling vital roles to support United States military operations.

Recent K-12 Curriculum Legislation
Oct. 20, 2016, 3 p.m.

State legislatures in the previous months have been passing bills to alter and add to their public school systems’ curriculums.

The Clean Power Plan: Economic or Environmental?
Oct. 14, 2016, 2:17 p.m.

On August 3, 2015, President <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/9490/barack-obama-ii" style="text-decoration:none;">Barack Obama</a> introduced the highly controversial <a href="https://www.epa.gov/cleanpowerplan/clean-power-plan-existing-power-plants" style="text-decoration:none;">Clean Power Plan</a> (CPP) as part of the <a href="https://www3.epa.gov/" style="text-decoration:none;">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency</a>’s (EPA) attempt to combat climate change.

Political Ignorance as a Preference
Oct. 7, 2016, 3 p.m.

Voting smart can require enormous effort or minimal effort, but to vote smart takes effort.

Presidential Pardons in 2016
Oct. 5, 2016, 6 p.m.

On Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016, <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/9490/barack-obama-ii" style="text-decoration:none;">President Obama</a> granted clemency, forgiveness of a sentence, to 214 incarcerated individuals, 67 of which were serving life sentences in federal penitentiaries. This raises some questions about what clemency actually entails. Clemency, under the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_transcript.html" style="text-decoration:none;">US Constitution</a>, allows the President to grant pardons and commutations to federal prisoners.

Wait, Are Salamanders Voting?
Sept. 28, 2016, 5 p.m.

The topic of redistricting elicits reactions from all sides because its effects are heavily felt in elections; no party wishes to be disadvantaged due to district lines. Conflicting interests continue to seek a balance between majority power, geography, and the concept of fair elections.

Ballot Access Laws
Sept. 20, 2016, 5 p.m.

How did these candidates get on the ballot? Why are they in particular on the ballot, while others who may have been running don’t appear? For that matter, how do the candidates of the two major parties get on the ballot? The answers to these questions depend on your state’s ballot access laws.

“Blue Lives Matter” Bills
Sept. 14, 2016, noon

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">On May 26, 2016, Louisiana Governor <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/66464/john-bel-edwards#.V45PRlI3nzg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">John Bel Edwards</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> signed into law <a href="http://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=16RS&b=HB953&sbi=y" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">HB 953</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, or what <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/05/26/louisianas-blue-lives-matter-bill-just-became-law/?utm_term=.dcade564d612" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">media outlets are dubbing</a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.66px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the “Blue Lives Matter” bill. The first of its kind, HB 953 prosecutes crimes against law enforcement and other first responders as hate crimes, increasing their penalties and punishments.

Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Sept. 9, 2016, 3 p.m.

Widely considered the most significant financial regulatory reform since the Great Depression, the <a href="http://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dodd-frank-financial-regulatory-reform-bill.asp" style="text-decoration:none;">Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act </a>(Dodd-Frank) instantly became a debated political battle in Washington.

State Legislatures’ Reactions to Mass Shootings
Sept. 2, 2016, 3 p.m.

Gun control will continue to be an emotionally charged topic as mass shootings are a major driver of the conversation.

Campaign Finance: Free Speech, or Another Platform for Corruption?
Aug. 31, 2016, 2:20 p.m.

Each year, as billions of dollars are funneled into American elections, more and more questions continue to rise regarding not only the legality of these financial contributions, but also the true intentions behind them.

Legislative Activities: Renewable Energy Sources
Aug. 26, 2016, 3:52 p.m.

Use of renewable energy sources is definitely a contentious issue in some states, with some passing legislation, and other states’ governors taking things into their own hands and signing agreements having to do with energy.

Daily Fantasy Sports Regulation in State Legislatures
Aug. 18, 2016, 4:40 p.m.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Daily fantasy sports is a concept that is as tricky to say as it is to understand.  It exists in a legal gray area that has remained unregulated for years.  Recently, after several scandals that brought widespread public attention, legislators have attempted to define and regulate the practice.

To Fly or Not to Fly: Current Legislation on Gun Sales
Aug. 16, 2016, 3:01 p.m.

One of the most contentious issues in 2016 has been the question of gun control.

Where Does the Death Penalty Stand in 2016?
Aug. 12, 2016, 3:36 p.m.

<span id="docs-internal-guid-81ee7a1c-7f70-611e-543f-2a13dd884e52" style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;">The death penalty has been a hotly debated topic for centuries, but just recently in 2016, it has for the first time in history become part of an <a href="http://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/first-democrats-platform-call-death-penalty-abolition-n605946" style="text-decoration:none;">official party platform</a><span id="docs-internal-guid-81ee7a1c-7f70-991a-b2e5-6352474e0ebb" style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;"> - that of the Democratic Party, who supports abolishing it.

Vote Smart or Bust!
Aug. 11, 2016, 9:26 p.m.

A letter from Vote Smart President, Richard Kimball

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and Labeling
Aug. 10, 2016, 3:16 p.m.

<span id="docs-internal-guid-2a94d1c2-750a-27e9-3480-ca9a14a5ad97" style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How can the benefits of GMOs be utilized while respecting the consumer’s right to transparency?

“Campus Carry” versus “Gun Free”
Aug. 4, 2016, 2:09 p.m.

<span id="docs-internal-guid-50298be5-55e5-89f2-1e80-2bb4274ad1aa" style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;">The ideological debate between campus carry supporters and opponents remains contentious, with students rallying around both sides of the argument.

The Minimum Wage Debate
Aug. 1, 2016, 2:06 p.m.

<span id="docs-internal-guid-431d0222-4672-a0c4-b71e-e16d511297f1" style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:16px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;">Some legislators are beginning to act on the task of increasing the minimum wage, while others are actively trying to stop the increases.

Legislative Recap: Tobacco Restrictions
July 28, 2016, 2:07 p.m.

<span id="docs-internal-guid-e5d4eca5-31d6-0324-57cb-9586839c482a" style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;">In the past year and a half, several states have passed laws changing the age at which one can legally smoke cigarettes and other tobacco products.

Potential Ramifications of Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt & an Overview of Recent Abortion Legislation
July 25, 2016, 2:44 p.m.

<span id="docs-internal-guid-47b09e6e-2286-a863-cda5-0a6b7bd7fecd" style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;">On June 27, the <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/27/politics/supreme-court-abortion-texas/" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#1155cc; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:underline; vertical-align:baseline;">Supreme Court issued a 5-3 ruling</a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;"> on <a href="http://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/whole-womans-health-v-cole/" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#1155cc; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:italic; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:underline; vertical-align:baseline;">Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt</a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;">. Justice Breyer wrote the majority opinion, reversing and remanding two provisions of <a href="http://votesmart.org/bill/17124/45526/increases-abortion-facility-requirements-and-prohibits-abortions-after-20-weeks#.V4PYXlI3nzg" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#1155cc; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:underline; vertical-align:baseline;">HB 2</a><span style="background-color:transparent; color:#000000; font-family:Arial; font-size:14.666666666666666px; font-style:normal; font-variant:normal; font-weight:400; text-decoration:none; vertical-align:baseline;">, which was passed by the Texas legislature during a special session in 2013.

Voting Rights for Convicted Felons
July 22, 2016, 2:46 p.m.

<span id="docs-internal-guid-5f9e03d4-1319-4d28-b9aa-bcd3633532d3" style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">2016 has seen several state legislators propose changes in the regulation of voting rights for individuals with felonies, and the timeframe for felons to receive the right to vote.

Marijuana, States and Presidential Nominees
July 20, 2016, 2:31 p.m.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The legislative year of 2016 has seen a multitude of bills passed that authorizes the use of marijuana in many states.

The Native American Energy Act: Economic Prosperity or Traditional Tribal Values?
July 13, 2016, 2:21 p.m.

 The state of American Indian land sovereignty, health, and welfare becomes more and more complex as the demand for American energy independence grows.........

Open Senate Seats: Nevada
July 5, 2016, 3:09 p.m.

In 2016, there are five Senators who are retiring: two Republicans and three Democrats. Flocks of candidates have put their bid in for the chance to become their state’s newest junior Senator.

Britain Exits the EU: What's Brext for the US?
June 30, 2016, 4:04 p.m.

This past week, the world watched as 30 million Brits took to the polls to vote on a referendum deciding Britain's future within the European Union. A referendum is a general vote by the constituency on a single political question.....................

Legislators’ Demonstrate to Spur Votes on Gun Control
June 28, 2016, 2:32 p.m.

 On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, more than 170 House Democrats led by Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), a former leader in the Civil Rights movement, staged a sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives to try to spur votes..........

What is an Omnibus Bill?
June 27, 2016, 2:31 p.m.

 Have you seen a recent headline about Congress passing an omnibus bill? Curious about what this obscure sounding piece of legislation is? Below we provide a non-partisan explanation of omnibus bills.....

To require voter ID or not require ID? A Heated Question
June 15, 2016, 5:23 p.m.

Has your state recently passed a Voter ID law? Want to know what the arguments for/ against this legislation are? Read our non-partisan breakdown of this heated political issue:

Share Vote Smart With A Millennial Voter
June 7, 2016, 2:29 p.m.

 ...Today’s young people are rejecting participation in democracy by not voting in elections.......

What is a Contested Convention?
May 26, 2016, 3:36 p.m.

<div> "Following an unusual primary season, we may see a contested convention for the first time in a long time." </div> <div> Read Vote Smart's breakdown of contested conventions. </div>

The Balancing Act of Determining Discrimination
May 17, 2016, 4:21 p.m.

Multiple “religious freedom” bills are currently capturing the attention of state legislatures across the country. “Religious freedom” bills are proposed legislation that call for religious organizations, businesses, and individuals to be protected from penalties for declining to provide services to individuals whose lifestyle conflicts with their sincerely held religious beliefs.

May Common Ground E-Newsletter
May 6, 2016, 5:34 p.m.

May Common Ground E-Newsletter: See what is going on at Vote Smart!

Political Research Wrap-Up: Spring 2016
April 27, 2016, 3:13 p.m.

 Political news that you may have missed this spring

The Plan to Close Guantanamo Bay
April 21, 2016, 2:25 p.m.

For years, the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station, located in Cuba, has been used by the United States government to house potential threats to national security. Throughout its existence, it has been met with numerous accusations, scandals, and an ongoing debate over alleged human rights violations. Recently, President Barack Obama proposed a plan to effectively shut down the facility.

Polarization of the Supreme Court Vacancy
April 13, 2016, 2:54 p.m.

On February 13, 2016, U.S. Supreme Court Justice <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/53163/antonin-scalia#.VuB4d_krKUk" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8013px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17.6658px; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 48px;">Antonin Scalia</a> passed away. According to the <a href="http://votesmart.org/education/constitution#.VuB4jfkrKUk" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8013px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17.6658px; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 48px;">United State Constitution</a>, the president-elect is responsible for nominating the replacement justice, and the Senate is then responsible for confirming or denying that nomination; however, some politicians are calling for <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/9490/barack-obama-ii#.VuB4ovkrKUk" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8013px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17.6658px; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 48px;">President Barack Obama</a> to abstain from the nomination, leaving 8 justices to make judicial decisions for almost a year.

Can Someone Please Tell Me What is Happening?
March 31, 2016, 7:36 p.m.

Our political culture is shifting course on a galactic scale right in front of our slackened jaws. Its destination unknown?

Presidential Foreign Policies
March 30, 2016, 2:42 p.m.

 ..foreign policy has become one of the main focuses of the election cycle. Each presidential candidate has their own take on foreign policy and America's role in the Middle East right now.

Bathroom bills bearing down on states across America
March 11, 2016, 5:56 p.m.

Emerging onto the floor of numerous state legislatures across the United States of America is a new and divisive kind of legislation: “bathroom bills.” Bathroom bills are proposed legislation that address whether individuals may use the bathroom that corresponds with the gender they identify with or with the gender they were assigned at birth.

Common Ground e-Newsletter: December 2015
Dec. 14, 2015, 7:27 p.m.

Our Intentions are Clear
Dec. 9, 2015, 8:18 p.m.

 Vote Smart's intentions are clear. We don't accept money from special interest groups or lobbyists. We only accept money from our members, foundations, and our API subscribers!

Common Ground e-Newsletter: November 2015
Nov. 5, 2015, 11:53 p.m.

Sign Up for our monthly e-Newsletter <a href="http://votesmart.org/newsletter?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=enewsletter" target="_self">here</a>.

Vote Smart Live-Tweeted the Republican Primary Debate on CNBC
Oct. 29, 2015, 6:59 p.m.

Did you miss our Live-Tweet event for the Republican Debate? You can get a recap of all we did here!

Vote Smart Live-Tweeted the First Democratic Primary Debate
Oct. 14, 2015, 8 p.m.

Did you miss our Live-Tweet event for the Democratic Debate? You can get a recap of all we did here!

August Common Ground E-Newsletter
Aug. 19, 2015, 3:11 p.m.

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May Common Ground E-Newsletter
May 7, 2015, 5:46 p.m.

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March Common Ground E-Newsletter
March 26, 2015, 6:15 p.m.

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An Honest Cat
Feb. 20, 2015, 8:42 p.m.

We have a cat here at the Great Divide Ranch, an orange tabby by the name of Franklin. He's mostly an outdoor cat, but, sometimes, when the weather is especially bleak we take pity and let him into the office.   <div> <div> </div> </div>

February Common Ground E-Newsletter
Feb. 13, 2015, 7:27 p.m.

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January Common Ground E-Newsletter
Jan. 23, 2015, 5:56 p.m.

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December Common Ground E-Newsletter
Dec. 5, 2014, 3:51 p.m.

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2014 National PCT Results Released
Oct. 29, 2014, 2:59 p.m.

Preferring to protect themselves from opposition research, only 20% of the 1282 candidates for Congress were willing to provide voters or media with direct answers to the issue questions on Vote Smart’s National Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in New Hampshire
Oct. 27, 2014, 6:20 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to VoteEasy at VoteSmart.org, giving New Hampshire voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Fifty-one of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Maine
Oct. 27, 2014, 6:17 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at VoteSmart.org, giving Maine voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-three congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Texas
Oct. 27, 2014, 6:11 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at VoteSmart.org, giving Texas voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Forty-six of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Massachusetts
Oct. 27, 2014, 6:09 p.m.

<div> Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at VoteSmart.org, giving Massachusetts voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Thirteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test. </div> <div>   </div>

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in New York
Oct. 27, 2014, 6:07 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at VoteSmart.org, giving New York voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Eleven of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Minnesota
Oct. 27, 2014, 6:04 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Minnesota voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Thirty congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Iowa
Oct. 27, 2014, 6:01 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Iowa voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Eleven congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in South Carolina
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:59 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving South Carolina voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Eight of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test. <div> </div>

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Nebraska
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:56 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Nebraska voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Six congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in North Carolina
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:54 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving North Carolina voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-two of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Tennessee
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:51 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Tennessee voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Kansas
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:48 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Kansas voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-one congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test. <div> </div>

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Delaware
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:46 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Delaware voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Nine of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Mississippi
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:44 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Mississippi voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Three of the congressional candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Alabama
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:40 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Alabama voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Seven congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Vermont
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:38 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Vermont voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Fifteen of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in New Jersey
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:35 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving New Jersey voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Nine of the congressional candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Illinois
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:33 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Illinois voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Thirteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Maryland
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:30 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Maryland voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-two congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test. <div> </div>

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Oklahoma
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:22 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy </a>at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Oklahoma voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Nine of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in West Virginia
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:20 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving West Virginia voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Ten of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Pennsylvania
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:17 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Pennsylvania voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Seventeen of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Rhode Island
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:14 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Rhode Island voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Nine of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Virginia
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:12 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Virginia voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Seven of the congressional candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Louisiana
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:09 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org,</a> giving Louisiana voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Four of the congressional candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in South Dakota
Oct. 27, 2014, 5:07 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving South Dakota voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Nine of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in North Dakota
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:41 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving North Dakota voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Five of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Indiana
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:39 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Indiana voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Seventeen of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.  <div>   </div>

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Missouri
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:36 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Missouri voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twelve of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Oregon
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:30 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Oregon voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-one of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Washington
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:27 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Washington voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-three of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in California
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:25 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving California voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-eight congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Nevada
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:23 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Nevada voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Fourteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Hawaii
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:20 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Hawaii voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Sixteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Alaska
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:18 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Alaska voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Thirteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Montana
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:14 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Montana voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Forty-six of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in New Mexico
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:12 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving New Mexico voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Four of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Utah
Oct. 27, 2014, 3:56 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Utah voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty-four of the congressional and state legislative candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test. <div>   </div>

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Idaho
Oct. 27, 2014, 3:53 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Idaho voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Nineteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Arizona
Oct. 27, 2014, 3:34 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuQA7NVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Arizona voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Nineteen congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

Vote Easy and PCT Results Released in Wyoming
Oct. 27, 2014, 3:31 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbukNrNVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Wyoming voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Fifteen of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

VoteEasy and PCT Results Released in Ohio
Oct. 27, 2014, 3:17 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbukNrNVhHw" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> at <a href="votesmart.org" target="_self">VoteSmart.org</a>, giving Ohio voters an invaluable resource for identifying their best political match November 4th. Twenty of the congressional, state legislative and gubernatorial candidates passed the 2014 Political Courage Test.

Vote Smart's Crowning Achievement
Oct. 27, 2014, 3:13 p.m.

October Common Ground E-Newsletter
Oct. 22, 2014, 6:23 p.m.

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Everything You Need to Know About 21st Century Politics
Oct. 3, 2014, 2:28 p.m.

Politicians have discovered it is not only cheaper but easier to manipulate voters emotionally rather than informing them intellectually. Since politics has become a <a href="http://www.npr.org/sections/itsallpolitics/2014/04/02/298383625/campaign-finance-ruling-winners-the-political-pros" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">dollars race</a>, whoever raises the most money will win. Platforms, competence, and ideas have taken a back seat to attack ads and courage-less politicians.

2014 Voter Self-Defense Manual Release
Sept. 30, 2014, 7:43 p.m.

Vote Smart announced today that the 2014 Voter’s Self-Defense Manual is available free to all voters by simply calling 888-VoteSmart or emailing <a href="mailto:membership@votesmart.org" target="_self">membership@votesmart.org</a>.

September Common Ground E-Newsletter
Sept. 26, 2014, 7:52 p.m.

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Revolutionizing Transparency in Government through Technology
Sept. 15, 2014, 8:17 p.m.

Today, Vote Smart announces the unveiling of its powerful new tools that provide every citizen interactive, instant access to the facts on any politician, on any issue, at any time.

Three Prominent Elections Experts Join Vote Smart Board
Sept. 9, 2014, 9:10 p.m.

Three prominent political research experts, Brooks Jackson, Ted McConnell, and Sheila Krumholz, have joined the board of Vote Smart (VoteSmart.org), the leading non-partisan national research organization focused on politicians and elections.

Unmatched Free Database on 150,000 Politicians Now Available
Sept. 7, 2014, 8:27 p.m.

Vote Smart (VoteSmart.org), the leading non-partisan national research organization focused on politicians and elections, announced a series of massive additions to its factual database on over 150,000 current and former elected officials and candidates. 

Charity Navigator 4 Star Rating
Sept. 5, 2014, 9:07 p.m.

Vote Smart’s Great Divide Research Center reported today that its member contributions have increased in 2014 by 81%, and that it has gotten Charity Navigator’s highest four star rating.

August Common Ground E-Newsletter
Aug. 20, 2014, 9:32 p.m.

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Vote Smart Magic is Almost Here!
Aug. 8, 2014, 9:47 p.m.

We are only a few weeks away from announcing the biggest event in Vote Smart history.  It will transform the way you use our data and the way you view candidates and elections in the future.

July Common Ground E-Newsletter
July 21, 2014, 9:51 p.m.

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Volunteer at the Great Divide Ranch!
June 24, 2014, 10 p.m.

If you are a member and have ever thought of volunteering at Vote Smart and haven't done it yet, or if you want to return for another tour of duty, 2014 would be a great year to come volunteer at the ranch! 

June Common Ground E-Newsletter
June 12, 2014, 10:09 p.m.

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April Common Ground E-Newsletter
April 24, 2014, 6 a.m.

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February Common Ground E-Newsletter
March 7, 2014, 3:42 p.m.

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January Common Ground E-Newsletter
Feb. 6, 2014, 6:31 p.m.

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December Common Ground E-Newsletter
Dec. 17, 2013, 12:52 a.m.

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Senate Majority Exercises “Nuclear Option”
Dec. 12, 2013, 8:12 p.m.

On November 21, 2013, the Senate <a href="http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=113&session=1&vote=00243">voted</a> 52-48 to amend the rules regarding confirmation of executive and judicial nominees.

November Common Ground E-Newsletter
Nov. 27, 2013, 7 a.m.

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Elections Aren't Just for Even Numbered Years
Nov. 6, 2013, 1:22 a.m.

It's Election Day! Well, for many of you it is.

Study finds critical need for Civic/Voter Education
Oct. 11, 2013, 12:40 a.m.

Ted McConnell, the Director for the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools and about to be one of Vote Smart's new board members sent me the following information about a critically important report issued yesterday.

September Common Ground E-Newsletter
Oct. 10, 2013, 3:16 p.m.

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August Common Ground E-Newsletter
Aug. 9, 2013, 6:10 a.m.

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Intern Spotlight: Manonh Soumahoro
Aug. 6, 2013, 6 a.m.

Take a look at what Manonh had to say about her internship...

June Common Ground E-Newsletter
June 30, 2013, 6:08 p.m.

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Texas Civic Health Index
June 18, 2013, 1:15 a.m.

<a href="http://votesmart.org/" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 1.5;" target="_self">Vote Smart</a> first partnered with the <a href="http://moody.utexas.edu/strauss" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Annette Strauss Institute for Civic Life</a> in 2011, and they have graciously housed our office at the University of Texas, Austin since then. Our partnership has been going so well that, for the first time, we have been able to establish an intern program during the summer months, where college students can experience our Key Votes Department through researching bills and compiling voting records.

May Common Ground E-Newsletter
May 30, 2013, 7:19 p.m.

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April Common Ground E-Newsletter
April 26, 2013, 6:25 p.m.

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Hotdish #1: The Bachmann Recipe
April 26, 2013, 4:59 p.m.

What comes to mind when you think of Minnesota? Hockey? Lakes? Maybe the movie “Grumpy Old Men”? How about Hotdishes?

Sen. Max Baucus will not be seeking reelection in 2014
April 23, 2013, 6:13 p.m.

As of this morning, Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont.,has joined an increasingly long list of senators that will not seek reelection in 2014.

Bipartisanship – Topped with Cheese and Baked at 350, for About 45 Minutes
April 22, 2013, 6:32 p.m.

We here at Project Vote Smart often lament the lack of civility in Congress and in state legislatures across this nation.

Why Harry Reid Voted No - And Other Interesting Things from Wednesday's Vote
April 19, 2013, 10:31 p.m.

After Wednesday's vote in the Senate on President Obama's proposed gun bill, the Internet was rife with mixed emotions.

A Vote Smart Guide to the Keystone XL Pipeline
March 29, 2013, 3:28 p.m.

The Keystone XL Pipeline: it's been dominating headlines for what seems like forever...

March Common Ground E-Newsletter
March 29, 2013, 3:19 p.m.

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Developing Instantly Gratifying Data-base Visualizations
March 8, 2013, 11:27 p.m.

For over a decade Vote Smart worked at various methods of building the Voter’s Self-Defense System.

Project Vote Smart: Experience and Lessons Learned
March 7, 2013, 10:55 p.m.

Vote Smart exists to help citizens and organizations trying to provide citizens with easy access to abundant, accurate, relevant information about those who govern or those who wish to replace those who do.

"Sequestration"
March 1, 2013, 10:09 p.m.

The “Fiscal Cliff” and how it relates to our most recent financial conundrum, “The Sequester.”

A Vote Smart Guide to the "Gang of Eight"
Feb. 28, 2013, 4:27 p.m.

Immigration: it's an issue that's been on the minds of a lot of prominent people involved in politics lately.

February Common Ground E-Newsletter
Feb. 27, 2013, 7:27 p.m.

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Primary in Illinois' 2nd District Special Election
Feb. 26, 2013, 5:09 p.m.

Six days after Jesse Jackson Jr. pleaded guilty to the misuse of campaign funds, voters in his long-held district go the polls to begin the process of finding a replacement.

Johanns Wont Seek Re-election
Feb. 18, 2013, 11:52 p.m.

<a href="https://votesmart.org/candidate/21309/mike-johanns#.USJ7ABVkjnh">Mike Johanns</a>, the republican senior senator from Nebraska, won't seek reelection in 2014.

Lautenberg Won't Seek Reelection
Feb. 14, 2013, 10:36 p.m.

New Jersey's senior senator, Frank R. Lautenberg decided today that he will not seek reelection.

State of the Union Fun!
Feb. 14, 2013, 3:37 p.m.

Article II, section 3 of the United States constitution lays is out clearly: “Every year the president shall give a really big speech the whole country will watch, half of them eagerly, half of them angrily.” Well, not exactly.

A Vote Smart Guide to the Assault Weapons Ban
Jan. 31, 2013, 5:56 p.m.

Recently, something called an “assault weapons ban” has been making major news.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Fracking
Jan. 28, 2013, 6:40 p.m.

With new technology comes new debates and in 2012 many state legislatures attempted to regulate a relatively new industry they did not know much about. 

Legislative Wrap-Up: Bullying in Schools
Jan. 25, 2013, 7:05 p.m.

Throughout the past decade there has been a national trend of legislation on bullying.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Religious Objections to Birth Control
Jan. 24, 2013, 4:28 p.m.

In August 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued an interim final rule concerning contraception.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Voter ID
Jan. 16, 2013, 11:34 p.m.

States across America considered legislation in their most recent sessions that would change voting and voter registration requirements.

But There's More. . .
Dec. 22, 2012, 2:43 a.m.

There's still time to make your 2013 Membership contribution before the Dec. 31st tax deadline!

December Common Ground E-Newsletter
Dec. 14, 2012, 10:33 p.m.

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Kimball - Vote Smart Members' Report
Dec. 12, 2012, 11:36 p.m.

Love the Work Vote Smart Does? Be a Part of It!
Dec. 1, 2012, 2:47 a.m.

Are you a student or recent graduate interested in contributing to <a href="http://votesmart.org/" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Project Vote Smart's</a> mission of providing factual, free and unbiased information on your elected officials? Then our <a href="http://votesmart.org/internships/#.VbrW_bNVhHx" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">National Internship Program</a> is for you!

North Carolina Legislative Wrap-Up
Nov. 28, 2012, 5:32 p.m.

The North Carolina General Assembly has biennial sessions with a regular long session in odd years and a short session held on even years.

November Common Ground E-Newsletter
Nov. 21, 2012, 7:14 p.m.

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Same-Sex Marriage Wrap-Up
Nov. 19, 2012, 10:23 p.m.

Over the past few years, the country has witnessed an abundance of legislation on both the state and national levels regarding same-sex marriage.

The Election is Over, But We're not Done!
Nov. 16, 2012, 3:17 p.m.

During the 2012 election cycle, 1.5 million NEW users discovered <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=&msgid=218455&act=11111&c=718974&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.votesmart.org" style="color: rgb(85, 170, 221) !important; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Vote Smart</a> adding to the millions already "voting smart."

Intern Spotlight: Laura Diamond
Nov. 15, 2012, 11:34 p.m.

Learn more about interning at the Project Vote Smart ranch...

Can I register to vote today?
Nov. 6, 2012, 7:05 p.m.

Find out if your state allows for same-day registration.

Undecided Voters can VoteEasy!
Nov. 2, 2012, 2:27 p.m.

<a href="votesmart.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Vote Smart</a> announces today their added technological capacity which is now sufficient to handle the millions of undecided voters expected to use its award-winning candidate match tool, <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.VbuH2bNVhHw" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">VoteEasy</a>.

Member Volunteer Spotlight: Randy Hyvonen
Oct. 31, 2012, 8:25 p.m.

Candidates Flunk 20-Year Study of Political Courage
Oct. 29, 2012, 8:07 p.m.

A  20-year study of over 15,000 congressional candidates and their willingness to answer questions on the major issues

Intern Spotlight: Colleen Roache
Oct. 24, 2012, 5:32 p.m.

Find out more about what a Project Vote Smart internship involves...

Intern Spotlight: Zach Holden
Oct. 24, 2012, 4:44 p.m.

Vote Perfect with VoteEasy
Oct. 22, 2012, 2:18 p.m.

VoteEasy is now available for voters in all 50 states.

October Common Ground E-Newsletter
Oct. 21, 2012, 2:41 p.m.

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VoteEasy Tool Launched in New York
Oct. 18, 2012, 8:07 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Delaware
Oct. 18, 2012, 8:03 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Maryland
Oct. 18, 2012, 8 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Texas
Oct. 18, 2012, 7:56 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Pennsylvania
Oct. 18, 2012, 7:53 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Illinois
Oct. 18, 2012, 7:50 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Louisiana
Oct. 18, 2012, 7:48 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Michigan
Oct. 18, 2012, 7:43 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Florida
Oct. 11, 2012, 2:11 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Rhode Island
Oct. 9, 2012, 10:04 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Massachusetts
Oct. 8, 2012, 10:57 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Vermont
Oct. 8, 2012, 10:51 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in New Hampshire
Oct. 8, 2012, 10:48 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Alaska
Oct. 8, 2012, 3:11 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Arizona
Oct. 8, 2012, 3:07 p.m.

Skip the Mudslinging with the Voter's Self Defense Manual
Oct. 3, 2012, 10:14 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Wisconsin
Oct. 1, 2012, 5:29 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Wyoming
Oct. 1, 2012, 5:17 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Minnesota
Oct. 1, 2012, 3:49 p.m.

September Common Ground E-Newsletter
Sept. 28, 2012, 9:04 p.m.

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Do your candidates have political courage?
Sept. 28, 2012, 8:42 p.m.

Find out if your state-level candidates have shown courage in their 2012 campaigns. 

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Connecticut
Sept. 25, 2012, 6:04 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Virginia
Sept. 25, 2012, 6:01 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in New Jersey
Sept. 25, 2012, 5:57 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Ohio
Sept. 25, 2012, 5:51 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Mississippi
Sept. 24, 2012, 3:01 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Tennessee
Sept. 20, 2012, 4:20 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Hawaii
Sept. 20, 2012, 4:14 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Alabama
Sept. 20, 2012, 4:11 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Washington
Sept. 19, 2012, 5:29 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Missouri
Sept. 19, 2012, 5:26 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in California
Sept. 17, 2012, 5:31 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Kansas
Sept. 17, 2012, 2:37 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Georgia
Sept. 17, 2012, 2:34 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Oklahoma
Sept. 12, 2012, 9:05 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Utah
Sept. 12, 2012, 9 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Colorado
Sept. 12, 2012, 8:51 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Nevada
Sept. 11, 2012, 5:15 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Iowa
Sept. 11, 2012, 5:11 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Montana
Sept. 7, 2012, 4:03 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in New Mexico
Sept. 5, 2012, 9:36 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in South Carolina
Sept. 5, 2012, 9:33 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in South Dakota
Sept. 5, 2012, 4:34 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in North Dakota
Sept. 4, 2012, 10:08 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Maine
Sept. 4, 2012, 10:04 p.m.

August E-Newsletter
Aug. 30, 2012, 7:36 p.m.

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VoteEasy Tool Launched in Arkansas
Aug. 29, 2012, 10:17 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Kentucky
Aug. 28, 2012, 10:16 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Oregon
Aug. 28, 2012, 10:12 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Nebraska
Aug. 28, 2012, 2:19 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in West Virginia
Aug. 28, 2012, 2:15 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Indiana
Aug. 22, 2012, 10:42 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in North Carolina
Aug. 22, 2012, 10:28 p.m.

VoteEasy Tool Launched in Idaho
Aug. 22, 2012, 3:20 p.m.

Intern Spotlight: Corey Meyer
Aug. 17, 2012, 3:17 p.m.

All About the Vice-Presidential Candidates
Aug. 16, 2012, 9:35 p.m.

For those of you living under rocks, <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/21942/mitt-romney" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Mitt Romney</a> announced his running mate last Saturday – Wisconsin congressman <a href="http://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/26344/paul-ryan#.VcDISPNVhHw" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Paul Ryan</a>. You've probably heard a fair amount about Ryan, probably about his time spent as chair of the House Budget committee, and the budget proposal he crafted. But what about the information voters really want to know, like the fact that he's a fan of Monty Python*? At <a href="votesmart.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">votesmart.org</a> you can find out all you need to know (and more) about both vice-presidential contenders.

Are you a current student or recent grad?
Aug. 9, 2012, 4:10 p.m.

We are still looking for bright, politically-minded individuals for our 2012 National Internship Program available this Summer and Fall 2012. Spend 10-weeks at our beautiful ranch-style research facilities and help us provide citizens with the factual, unbiased information. Trust us, this isn't your typical internship.

Now Tracking Legislation Impacting You
Aug. 2, 2012, 10:39 p.m.

Campaign Finance Reform
Aug. 1, 2012, 3:48 p.m.

With the the 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission Supreme Court ruling, parts of four decades of campaign finance regulation were ruled unconstitutional.  

Member Volunteer Spotlight: Ruth Kranovich
July 30, 2012, 2:46 p.m.

For more information on volunteering at the Great Divide Ranch, <a href="http://votesmart.org/member-internships" target="_blank">click here</a>...

Funding for the National Endowment for the Arts
July 27, 2012, 4:16 p.m.

The United States House Appropriations Committee recently approved the Fiscal Year 2013 Interior-Environment Appropriations Funding Bill.  

Vote Smart Olympics 2012
July 27, 2012, 2:54 p.m.

The opening ceremony for the 2012 summer Olympics officially begins on Friday July 27th, but here at <a href="votesmart.org" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Project Vote Smart</a> we’re interested in a different race – the Presidential Election.  And while the 10,500 athletes are proudly representing their respective countries, Project Vote Smart staff and interns are hard at work researching the over 40,000 candidates and officials fighting to represent us. <div style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;">   </div>

Get Smart on Defense
July 18, 2012, 3:02 p.m.

At votesmart.org you can find out how your representatives feel about defense and defense spending in a few different ways: 

National Intern Spotlight: Avantika Krishna
July 16, 2012, 4:41 p.m.

For more information on our National Intern Program, <a href="http://votesmart.org/internships/" target="_blank">click here</a>.

July Common Ground E-Newsletter
July 13, 2012, 2:32 p.m.

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Is the News Getting the Best of You?
July 11, 2012, 3:32 p.m.

The first Friday of every month is more than just an excuse for the monthly office pizza party - it's when the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts out their unemployment report, an event that is sure to grow in intensity with every passing month as November approaches.

National Intern Spotlight: Megan Riley
July 9, 2012, 3:35 p.m.

We threw the spotlight on one of our interns, Megan, and asked her a few questions about her time, so far, here at the Great Divide Ranch...

236 Years Later - Get the Facts you Deserve!
July 5, 2012, 3:46 p.m.

We celebrate the 4th of July with parades, barbecues and fireworks and sometimes forget about the 14th of January, “<a href="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jan14.html" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Ratification Day</a>”, which commemorates the ratification of the Treaty of Paris in 1784; 8 hard fought years after the <a href="http://votesmart.org/education/documents#Declaration" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">Declaration of Independence</a> was signed. And it wasn't just 8 years of suffering and sacrifice that secured the promise laid down in that original document. In many ways we're still fighting for it today.

National Intern Spotlight: John Hogan
July 3, 2012, 9:34 p.m.

We threw the spotlight on one of our returning interns, John, and asked him a few questions about his time, so far, here at the Great Divide Ranch...

Comments on The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (H.R. 3590)
June 27, 2012, 2:30 p.m.

The Supreme Court are expected to announce their decision on the constitutionality of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 this week. Read some recent comments on this issue here.

Volunteer Spotlight: Janet Paduhovich
June 26, 2012, 2:53 p.m.

Are you a member of Project Vote Smart? Are you interested in contributing your time to volunteering? Member Janet Paduhovich tells us about her experience volunteering for 2-weeks at the Great Divide Ranch. For more information on our Member Volunteer Program, <a href="http://votesmart.org/member-internships" target="_blank">click here</a>.

National Intern Spotlight: Sean Pedigo
June 25, 2012, 8:32 p.m.

We threw the spotlight on one of our new interns, Sean, and asked him a few questions about his time, so far, here at the Great Divide Ranch...  For more information on our National Internship Program, <a href="http://votesmart.org/internships/" target="_self">click here</a>.

June Common Ground E-Newsletter
June 12, 2012, 6:53 p.m.

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Standing Your Ground Across The States
June 12, 2012, 2:11 p.m.

The February 26 shooting of Trayvon Martin has ignited a media firestorm surrounding so-called “stand your ground” or “castle doctrine” laws in the United States. 

Arizona Special Election CD-8, June 12, 2012
June 11, 2012, 10:23 p.m.

Are you a current student or recent grad?
June 1, 2012, 10:18 p.m.

We are still looking for bright, politically-minded individuals for our 2012 National Internship Program available this Summer and Fall 2012. Spend 10-weeks at our beautiful ranch-style research facilities and help us provide citizens with the factual, unbiased information. Trust us, this isn't your typical internship.

Comments on Unemployment Rate
June 1, 2012, 9:51 p.m.

The US unemployment rate was published at 8.2% for the month of May, rising a tenth of a point from April's 8.1%. Here's what several congress members had to say about it...

Will your candidates show political courage?
May 23, 2012, 8:24 p.m.

Every election year, Project Vote Smart uses the <a href="http://votesmart.org/about/political-courage-test" target="_blank">Political Courage Test</a> (PCT) to measure the willingness of candidates to provide their positions on key issues. Find out now if your candidates are currently being tested.

May Common Ground E-Newsletter
May 17, 2012, 6:17 p.m.

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Who is Keith Russell Judd?
May 10, 2012, 11:34 p.m.

As media outlets and bloggers scrambled to find the back story on Democratic Presidential Primary Candidate Keith Judd, who won a surprising 41% of the vote in a West Virginia primary, against his more well-known and better-funded opponent, President Barack Obama, it began to emerge that only one (very) reputable source had bothered to reach out to this possible nominee – us.

A Volunteer Experience like No Other
May 1, 2012, 4:14 p.m.

Summer is almost here and as always, we could sure use help from those Vote Smart members who are looking to pair a vacation with good works. Whether you have watched our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkIxnsvSVOo" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">introduction video</a> or visited us in the past, you should know that our research headquarters are uniquely nestled in the high peaks, lakes and streams of the Continental Divide, at the Great Divide Ranch in southwestern Montana. You have to see it to believe it!

MTV and Project Vote Smart to launch "Fantasy Election '12"
April 24, 2012, 3:24 p.m.

Project Vote Smart is teaming up with MTV to launch a desktop and mobile game where points will be earned through information provided by PVS and other organizations, and candidates will be rewarded if they choose to participate in our "Political Courage Test"

April Common Ground E-Newsletter
April 24, 2012, 2:45 p.m.

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Three Quick Tips: Navigating the Project Vote Smart website
April 17, 2012, 2:31 p.m.

At PVS, interns and staff contribute to a comprehensive research library of information on local and national politics, which can be easily utilized on the PVS website.

"Are you willing to tell citizens where you stand on the issues?"
April 6, 2012, 5:44 p.m.

It's that time again! We're trying  to coax the truth out of politicians across the country with the Political Courage Test. Find out if your candidates are being tested now. 

March Common Ground E-Newsletter
March 15, 2012, 8:05 p.m.

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Going for broke: could GOP convention elect nominee?
March 5, 2012, 7:54 p.m.

What if, following Super Tuesday, all four GOP candidates are still in the game and no clear frontrunner has emerged? 

Washington legislature legalizes same-sex marriage
Feb. 28, 2012, 3:38 p.m.

Legislators describe the difficulties of choosing sides in contentious and emotionally-charged debate.

Challenges in Arizona: the Special Election in CD-8
Feb. 14, 2012, 9:07 p.m.

Got questions? Call us toll-free
Feb. 13, 2012, 8:54 p.m.

No matter your experience-level or political preference, our researchers are here to answer even your most basic questions on U.S. candidates, officials, issues, and voting.

Common Ground E-Newsletter, February
Feb. 7, 2012, 4:38 p.m.

A message from Richard Kimball, President
Jan. 31, 2012, 6:59 p.m.

It's time for every thinking American to saddle up and fight for that most precious component in our struggle to self govern, our right to know.

GOP field narrowing, but are candidates really gone?
Jan. 20, 2012, 5:49 p.m.

The South Carolina Republican Presidential Preference Primary is scheduled for Saturday, January, 21st and while in most of our minds there are only four candidates still vying for the GOP nomination, one look at the ballot will tell a slightly different story. 

Where it all began
Jan. 11, 2012, 9:57 p.m.

It was unclear what might be done to ensure that citizens had at least one independent source to easily acquire accurate information, but what we eventually decided upon remains the heart of Project Vote Smart today.

Oregon major party candidates lacking political courage
Jan. 9, 2012, 3:33 p.m.

We released the 2012 Political Courage Test results today for Oregon's special election showing neither major party congressional candidate running for the state's 1st Congressional District seat was willing to answer even the most basic issue-related questions addressed inside the Test.

Iowa has spoken
Jan. 5, 2012, 3:16 p.m.

As expected, the Iowa Caucus, the first nominating contest of the 2012 election season, proved to shake things up inside the GOP race.

Can a sweater do that?
Dec. 15, 2011, 3:22 p.m.

Give a gift membership to Vote Smart and help us keep our politicians honest – can a sweater do that?

Testing Oregon CD-1 candidates' political courage
Dec. 12, 2011, 4:18 p.m.

Special elections typically are a result of unusual circumstances, scandal, or tragedy, and the race for Oregon's 1st Congressional district is no exception. 

Is pizza a vegetable?
Dec. 8, 2011, 10:17 p.m.

"...an increase in the amount of tomato paste required for the paste to be considered a serving of vegetables." Do you agree?

Redistricting: The 10-year shake up
Dec. 7, 2011, 5:25 p.m.

There is one issue that only pops up every decade with noticeable consequences, and that issue is redistricting.

That's strong stuff
Nov. 30, 2011, 4:07 p.m.

University of Southern California student, and current intern, David Hernandez discusses his experience working as a part of our research team. 

Response from major parties following 'SuperCommittee' failure
Nov. 29, 2011, 8:52 p.m.

The inability of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or 'Supercommittee', <a href="http://votesmart.org/blog/2011/nov/22/supercommittee-misses-deadline/" target="_blank">to come to an agreement</a> to reduce the United States' government debt by over one trillion dollars has prompted a significant response by both Democrats and Republicans.

Immigration: What are the presidential candidates saying?
Nov. 28, 2011, 4:28 p.m.

Research intern Julie Bissinger takes a closer look at what the 2012 presidential candidates have said recently on the issue of immigration.

'Supercommittee' misses deadline
Nov. 22, 2011, 8:19 p.m.

The U.S. Congress Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction was established with the goal of improving both the short and long term financial outlook of the US and reducing the deficit “...by at least $1,500,000,000 over the period of fiscal years 2012 to 2021” But they missed their deadline...

Help us expand our legislative research
Nov. 21, 2011, 6:44 p.m.

Our Legislative Research Department’s primary responsibility of tracking legislation at the state and federal levels has been so well-received that we are thinking about expanding to other areas that might be useful to voters, but we need your input.

Why I volunteer
Nov. 17, 2011, 3:37 p.m.

Voters aren’t stupid; they know that political ads are emotionally deceptive, and they hunger for real facts. Project Vote Smart can help. Why do I volunteer here? Because it matters.

Health care: What are the candidates saying?
Nov. 14, 2011, 4:33 p.m.

Research intern Julie Bissinger takes a closer look at what the 2012 presidential candidates have said recently on the issue of health care.

Find your Political Soulmate with VoteEasy
Nov. 4, 2011, 2:29 p.m.

With the presidential election exactly one year away, Project Vote Smart has launched VoteEasy (winner of the best there is at the 2011 Webvisionary Awards), the interactive tool for voters to instantly see which presidential candidate they are most compatible with. To use VoteEasy now visit <a href="http://www.votesmart.org">www.votesmart.org</a>.

"Guess where your check went?"
Oct. 19, 2011, 7:44 p.m.

Louisiana Candidates Lack Courage
Oct. 19, 2011, 6 a.m.

Candidates Running in 2011 Lack Courage
Oct. 17, 2011, 5:22 p.m.

“It shouldn’t take courage for a politician to complete a survey regarding positions on issues. Yet seemingly it does.” – South Bend Tribune

Virginia State Legislative Candidates Lack Courage
Oct. 13, 2011, 6 a.m.

Kentucky Candidates for Governor Lack Courage
Oct. 13, 2011, 6 a.m.

Mississippi Candidates Unwilling to Answer Issue Questions
Oct. 13, 2011, 6 a.m.

New Jersey State Legislative Candidates Lack Courage
Oct. 13, 2011, 6 a.m.

Congressional Beginnings
Oct. 6, 2011, 10:36 p.m.

West Virginia Candidates for Governor Lack Courage
Sept. 15, 2011, 6 a.m.

Nevada Special Election Candidates Lack Courage
Sept. 9, 2011, 6 a.m.

New York Special Election Candidates Lack Courage
Sept. 9, 2011, 6 a.m.

Vote Easy for the Win
Aug. 30, 2011, 7:53 p.m.

The 2011 Webvisonary Awards (Web Academy Awards) selects <a href="http://votesmart.org/voteeasy#.Vb_HS_NVhHw" style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.8012809753418px; font-style: normal; line-height: 19.2019214630127px;" target="_self">VoteEasy</a> as the best there is.

Impeachment of Judge Porteous
Dec. 18, 2010, 12:48 a.m.

Foreign Influence in American Government
Nov. 1, 2010, 8:44 p.m.

Fighting in the Dirt
Nov. 1, 2010, 8 p.m.

Project Vote Smart, CNN and prominent national leaders of both parties completed the 2010 National Political Courage Test to measure each congressional candidate’s bravado, tenacity and eagerness to avoid public scrutiny.

To all Congressional Candidates: Gotcha!
Oct. 15, 2010, 8:06 p.m.

Project Vote Smart is putting a BIG GUARD DOG onto the political playing field. Today VoteEasy will go national with the attached release.  It has not been easy to create and we need your help to build on it. Even if you be a contributing member or volunteer, please use it to defend yourself from the political nonesense that frustrates and often disgusts us all. 

Political Networking Site Set To Debut This Month
June 23, 2010, 12:21 a.m.

Mailing Madness
June 3, 2010, 2:46 a.m.

The Selfish vs. The Irresponsible
March 2, 2010, 11:43 p.m.

The Open Government Directive
Dec. 15, 2009, 1:26 a.m.

2009 Spending/Tax/Bonds Ballot Measures: Reviews and Results
Nov. 14, 2009, 1:35 a.m.

2009 Environment/Energy Ballot Measures: Summary and Results
Nov. 13, 2009, 11:35 p.m.

Analysis of the 2009 General Election
Nov. 13, 2009, 6:04 a.m.

Review of 2009 Ballot Measures: Housing/Property Follow-up
Nov. 13, 2009, 5:33 a.m.

Maine Medical Marijuana Ballot Measure: Summary and Results
Nov. 12, 2009, 5:34 a.m.

Review of 2009 Ohio Ballot Measures: Livestock Care Standards Follow-up
Nov. 11, 2009, 5:10 a.m.

2009 Ohio Gaming Ballot Measure Follow-up
Nov. 11, 2009, 2:24 a.m.

Review of 2009 Ballot Measures: Inmate Labor Follow-up
Nov. 10, 2009, 6:55 a.m.

Review of 2009 Ballot Measures: Education - Follow-up
Nov. 10, 2009, 6:45 a.m.

Review Of 2009 Ballot Measures: Veterans-- Follow-Up
Nov. 9, 2009, 11:51 p.m.

Same-Sex Unions 2009-- Follow-Up
Nov. 6, 2009, 6:49 a.m.

Review of 2009 Ballot Measures: Elections and Officials-- Follow-Up
Nov. 6, 2009, 12:59 a.m.

Results of the 2009 General Election
Nov. 5, 2009, 6:59 a.m.

Review of 2009 Ballot Measures: Inmate Labor
Nov. 3, 2009, 5:48 a.m.

Review Of 2009 Ballot Measures: Education
Nov. 3, 2009, 5:04 a.m.

Review Of 2009 Ballot Measures: Veterans
Oct. 31, 2009, 4:32 a.m.

Same-Sex Unions in 2009
Oct. 29, 2009, 10:30 p.m.

Review of 2009 Ballot Measures: Elections and Officials
Oct. 29, 2009, 7:40 a.m.

Political Courage Test Results
Oct. 24, 2009, 2:21 a.m.

The View from Across the Water
Oct. 5, 2009, 11:30 p.m.

Interim Appointments and the Seventeenth Amendment
Sept. 26, 2009, 3:34 a.m.

PVS Name Confusion
Sept. 24, 2009, 10:50 p.m.

And You Thought Election Season Was Exciting...
Sept. 24, 2009, 4:21 a.m.

One Small Victory at a Time
Sept. 16, 2009, 10:38 p.m.

813 Days With Project Vote Smart
Sept. 2, 2009, 12:22 a.m.

PCT Results - CA District 10, Special Election
Aug. 28, 2009, 2:35 a.m.

Letter to our Members
Aug. 26, 2009, 3:50 a.m.

It's About Time
Aug. 21, 2009, 4:41 a.m.

Ghosts and Memories
Aug. 20, 2009, 12:25 a.m.

Learning Along the Way
Aug. 18, 2009, 3:40 a.m.

California Special Congressional Election, District 10 Update
Aug. 14, 2009, 9:53 p.m.

A Day In The Life
Aug. 12, 2009, 10:14 p.m.

Blogging from the Road
Aug. 8, 2009, 5 a.m.

Those Ubiquitous Initials and the American Presidency
Aug. 5, 2009, 8 p.m.

Congresspeople Say the Darndest Things
July 30, 2009, 8 p.m.

Sizeable Snakes and Stealing Hearts -- Controversial Votes in North Carolina
July 29, 2009, 8:31 p.m.

Get the Facts...Not the Spin!
July 28, 2009, 10:18 p.m.

Now Tracking Presidential Campaign Promises
July 24, 2009, 11:11 p.m.

The Voice
July 23, 2009, 2:55 a.m.

Great Pig Crisis
July 21, 2009, 11:24 p.m.

Project Vote Smart Photos
July 21, 2009, 4:58 a.m.

Melting in the Heat for the Sake of Democracy
July 21, 2009, 12:13 a.m.

The First Thing You See - Updated
July 17, 2009, 9:11 p.m.

Shufflings in Congress
July 16, 2009, 9:52 p.m.

Sleepless in Seattle
July 15, 2009, 2:49 a.m.

Third-Checking
July 13, 2009, 8:40 p.m.

Some Zeitgeist for Your Coffee?
July 11, 2009, 2:45 a.m.

Summer and Snow in Montana
June 23, 2009, 4:43 a.m.

This Summer at Vote Smart
June 19, 2009, 11:21 p.m.

New PVS Alumni Listserv
Feb. 12, 2009, 11:05 p.m.

Happy Halloween From Project Vote Smart
Nov. 1, 2008, 1:08 a.m.

Blogging from the bus
Oct. 9, 2008, 8:29 p.m.

Convention Time
Sept. 11, 2008, 4 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Aug. 21, 2008, 10:18 p.m.

PVS Site Navigation Tutorial: Key Votes
Aug. 20, 2008, 10:14 p.m.

The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Aug. 19, 2008, 9:04 p.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Aug. 18, 2008, 10:04 p.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Aug. 16, 2008, 3:54 a.m.

Does it play in Peoria?
July 25, 2008, 1:25 a.m.

America's Best Media Crew
July 22, 2008, 7:52 p.m.

NOW SHOWING: Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 2008
July 15, 2008, 7:19 p.m.

AND THEY ARE OFF
July 12, 2008, 4:59 a.m.

Past, Present, and Future
July 8, 2008, 5:03 a.m.

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due
July 1, 2008, 2:50 a.m.

Relaunching the Voter Speakeasy Blog
June 24, 2008, 4:20 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
June 19, 2008, 5 a.m.

International Journalists Come to Project Vote Smart
June 10, 2008, 8:37 p.m.

A Majority of California, Idaho, and Iowa Candidates Fail to Disclose Issue Positions to Voters
May 24, 2008, 2:17 a.m.

How I Came to Be Involved with Project Vote Smart
May 16, 2008, 3:36 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
May 13, 2008, 11:15 p.m.

Rolling On
May 2, 2008, 3:20 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
April 28, 2008, 10:21 p.m.

Back on the Bus
April 25, 2008, 2:33 a.m.

Precious Moments
April 23, 2008, 11:37 p.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
April 19, 2008, 5:03 a.m.

What is a "Key Vote"?
April 17, 2008, 11:16 p.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress
April 15, 2008, 5:06 a.m.

Precious Moments
April 10, 2008, 3:57 a.m.

Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Indiana Candidates Being Tested
April 1, 2008, 3:47 a.m.

Keep the Sunshine on Government All Year Long
March 22, 2008, 2:12 a.m.

Blogging from the Bus: Spreading Democracy in the South
March 22, 2008, 1:59 a.m.

Show Me the Money!
March 11, 2008, 3:52 a.m.

SUNSHINE WEEK'S SUNSHINE CAMPAIGN JOINS PVS BUS TOUR
Feb. 22, 2008, 11:50 p.m.

Blogging from the Bus: AZ Interns Take a Liking to the Bus
Feb. 22, 2008, 5:54 a.m.

Precious Moments
Feb. 22, 2008, 4 a.m.

Blogging from the Bus: Super Tuesday and Beyond
Feb. 9, 2008, 6:27 a.m.

Project Vote Smart and My2CentsForChange.org team up to motivate high school students.
Feb. 7, 2008, 5:06 a.m.

Blogging from the Bus: Ups and Downs
Feb. 7, 2008, 4:33 a.m.

Vast Majority of Illinois and Maryland Candidates Choose to Withold Issue Information
Feb. 1, 2008, 5:30 a.m.

Normal to Norman - Blogging from the Bus
Jan. 23, 2008, 4:46 a.m.

The Legislative Process: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Jan. 23, 2008, 2:17 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Jan. 22, 2008, 10:04 p.m.

Blogging from the Bus is Back
Jan. 16, 2008, 2:35 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Jan. 12, 2008, 6:37 a.m.

All Politics are Local
Jan. 11, 2008, 5:55 a.m.

On the Road Again!!!
Jan. 9, 2008, 4:38 a.m.

US-Peru Trade Agreement Podcast HR 3688
Dec. 13, 2007, 5:56 a.m.

Navigating Thomas: Bill Texts
Dec. 13, 2007, 5:14 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Dec. 11, 2007, 5:41 a.m.

Saving Democracy One Semester at a Time
Dec. 7, 2007, 10:52 p.m.

Electronic Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Review Act or RESTORE Act Podcast HR 3773
Dec. 6, 2007, 6:03 a.m.

The Inside Scoop on Appropriations: Where does the money come from?
Nov. 22, 2007, 7:05 a.m.

Supplemental Appropriations for the Department of Defense and Timeline for Withdrawal from Iraq Podcast HR 4156
Nov. 22, 2007, 6:53 a.m.

Primarily About Primaries and Caucuses
Nov. 22, 2007, 5:27 a.m.

Project Vote Smart joins the Smackdown Your Vote! network.
Nov. 21, 2007, 1:02 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Nov. 20, 2007, 12:43 a.m.

Sexual Orientation Employment Nondiscrimination Act Podcast HR 3685
Nov. 16, 2007, 11:55 p.m.

Blogging from the Bus 11/15
Nov. 16, 2007, 10:19 a.m.

Presidential Candidates Fail To Demonstrate Political Courage
Nov. 16, 2007, 6:37 a.m.

Bills and Resolutions
Nov. 15, 2007, 1:54 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Nov. 13, 2007, 1:31 a.m.

Trade Globalization Act of 2007 Podcast HR 3920
Nov. 8, 2007, 5:47 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Nov. 6, 2007, 12:16 a.m.

"Its Not Just a Web-Site, Its a Movement"
Nov. 3, 2007, 3:03 a.m.

Appropriations for Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services Podcast HR 3043
Nov. 2, 2007, 2:44 a.m.

Blogging from The Bus 11/1
Nov. 2, 2007, 2:41 a.m.

Blogging from the Bus 10/26
Oct. 27, 2007, 7 a.m.

Reporter's Source Confidentiality Act of 2007 Congressional Snapshot Podcast
Oct. 25, 2007, 3:08 a.m.

Blogging from The Bus 10/21
Oct. 21, 2007, 11:21 p.m.

Blogging from The Bus 10/20
Oct. 20, 2007, 11:09 p.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Oct. 20, 2007, 4:38 a.m.

Tax Collection Act of 2007 Congressional Snapshot Podcast
Oct. 20, 2007, 12:14 a.m.

Follow the Vote Smart Bus Tour
Oct. 18, 2007, 4:36 a.m.

"Depending on the Wisdom of Strangers" Heads to New England
Oct. 17, 2007, 9:01 p.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Oct. 15, 2007, 10:13 p.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Oct. 9, 2007, 12:15 a.m.

Project Vote Smart and 18 in '08 team up to motivate young voters.
Oct. 8, 2007, 10:28 p.m.

A lean mean democracy saving machine!!!
Oct. 6, 2007, 5 a.m.

Amendments relating to HR1585 Congressional Snapshot
Oct. 5, 2007, 2:55 a.m.

The Launch of the Political Courage Test
Oct. 3, 2007, 3:33 a.m.

First Look at the Vote Smart Bus Tour
Oct. 2, 2007, 3:15 a.m.

Project Vote Smart and Rock the Vote Partner to Engage and Educate Voters
Sept. 29, 2007, 4:25 a.m.

Federal Housing Administration Mortgage Backing Podcast
Sept. 27, 2007, 4:52 a.m.

Project Vote Smart API
Sept. 18, 2007, 10:33 p.m.

Patent Law Changes Act Podcast
Sept. 18, 2007, 1:57 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress:
Sept. 15, 2007, 4:32 a.m.

Some Like It Hot
Sept. 13, 2007, 8:57 p.m.

Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act Podcast
Sept. 11, 2007, 3:02 a.m.

Here's What's Happening in Congress
Sept. 8, 2007, 2:21 a.m.

Precious Moments
Sept. 7, 2007, 10:08 p.m.

Project Vote Smart Presents: "Depending on the Wisdom of Strangers"
Sept. 6, 2007, 11:32 p.m.

State Children's Health Insurance Program Podcast
Sept. 4, 2007, 11 p.m.

Project Vote Smart Bus Tour Schedule
Sept. 4, 2007, 10:23 p.m.

Sign up for Project Vote Smart's E-newsletter
Aug. 27, 2007, 10:13 p.m.

Military Troop Rest Periods Congressional Snapshot
Aug. 27, 2007, 8:22 p.m.

We Need Geeks
Aug. 24, 2007, 9:19 p.m.

Precious Moments
Aug. 24, 2007, 9:18 p.m.

Encourage New Jersey and Virginia Candidates to Respond to the NPAT
Aug. 24, 2007, 1:56 a.m.

10 Weeks in Montana
Aug. 22, 2007, 3:34 a.m.

Democracy's Handyman
Aug. 21, 2007, 3:53 a.m.

Project Vote Smart is Coming to Your Town!!
Aug. 20, 2007, 11:49 p.m.

Congressional Snapshot Podcast
Aug. 20, 2007, 8:10 p.m.

Bills and Resolutions
Aug. 17, 2007, 10:43 p.m.

Precious Moments
Aug. 16, 2007, 11:56 p.m.

California's 37th Congressional District National Political Awareness Test Results Released
Aug. 16, 2007, 10:57 p.m.

Final Indonesian Update
Aug. 14, 2007, 8:50 p.m.

Project Vote Smart introduces weekly Congressional Snapshots Podcasts
Aug. 14, 2007, 4:10 a.m.

Project Vote Smart on The Right Balance
Aug. 14, 2007, 2:13 a.m.

A Breather for Congress
Aug. 11, 2007, 3:32 a.m.

Indonesian update #4
Aug. 10, 2007, 11:13 p.m.

Indonesian Update #3
Aug. 9, 2007, 10 p.m.

Indonesian Update #2
Aug. 7, 2007, 8:47 p.m.

Indonesian Update #1
Aug. 7, 2007, 2:26 a.m.

Project Vote Smart in Indonesia
Aug. 6, 2007, 8:20 p.m.

Almost a Summer in the Dark...
Aug. 3, 2007, 10:55 p.m.

Summer lovin'
Aug. 3, 2007, 9:51 p.m.

Congressional Happenings
Aug. 2, 2007, 11:11 p.m.

City/County WOOO!
Aug. 2, 2007, 10:01 p.m.

Mississippi's Primary National Political Awareness Test Results Released
Aug. 2, 2007, 4:44 a.m.

What's New in Key Votes
July 31, 2007, 12:22 a.m.

It's the people
July 30, 2007, 8:13 p.m.

Lawmakers' Legislative Lingo
July 27, 2007, 4:34 a.m.

And the summer continues to wind down....
July 21, 2007, 3:58 a.m.

The 2007 PVS Olympics
July 20, 2007, 4:24 a.m.

One Week Left For the Mississippi State NPAT
July 20, 2007, 3:38 a.m.

Do You Know Your State Legislature?
July 18, 2007, 11:07 p.m.

Project Vote Smart: Helping the Average Citizen (Oh, and the U.S. government, too)
July 18, 2007, 5:06 a.m.

Student Intern Appreciation
July 16, 2007, 11:34 p.m.

An Intern's Perspective
July 16, 2007, 9:49 p.m.

Set Up a Recurring Donation and Forget About It!
July 13, 2007, 2:49 a.m.

Summer at the Great Divide
July 12, 2007, 9:52 p.m.

Key Votes is all funned out
July 12, 2007, 4:31 a.m.

10 Weeks to Save Democracy
July 11, 2007, 4:51 a.m.

Project Vote Smart Studies Abroad
July 6, 2007, 11:16 p.m.

Patriotism on July 4th - Not just a Picnic.
July 4, 2007, 10 p.m.

Information is the currency of democracy
July 4, 2007, 9:59 p.m.

Help America By Helping Vote Smart: A Tax-wise Window of Opportunity
June 30, 2007, 2:10 a.m.

Encourage Mississippi Candidates to Respond to the NPAT
June 27, 2007, 4:52 a.m.

BioWorld
June 23, 2007, 1:59 a.m.

Fantastic Four Hundred
June 21, 2007, 12:33 a.m.

It Ain't Necessarily So
June 15, 2007, 12:45 a.m.

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