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2014
Oct. 27, 2014, 4:18 p.m.
Today, Vote Smart released the results of the National Political Courage Test to VoteEasy at VoteSmart.org, 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.
2013
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.
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.
2012
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
July 16, 2012, 4:41 p.m.
For more information on our National Intern Program, click here.
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.
2011
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.
Nov. 29, 2011, 8:52 p.m.
The inability of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or 'Supercommittee', to come to an agreement to reduce the United States' government debt by over one trillion dollars has prompted a significant response by both Democrats and Republicans.
