The Bill of Rights Institute - Think the Vote:
"The Bill of Rights Institute developed this educational offering for teachers, students, and even parents who wish to make an informed choice on Election Day. Think the Vote is a resource that encourages all students to actively participate in our democratic process by studying the candidates, their platforms, the history of campaigns, and how the election will shape our country going forward."
**Click the button below to access "Think the Vote."
**Download the document below to help analyze the key issues, the candidates and their positions on those key issues.
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Ballotpedia:
"Ballotpedia is the online encyclopedia of American politics and elections. (Their) goal is to inform people about politics by providing accurate and objective information about politics at all levels of government. (They) are firmly committed to neutrality;" (Quoted from their "About" page.)
1. In preparation for the upcoming election, go to this link (click on the BALLOTPEDIA button below) and
"Look Up Your Sample Ballot".
2. Enter your full street address, including zip code (no name required).
3. On the "Sample Ballot Look up" review the following:
- Find your polling place and help someone check their voting status. (Click on the "Find Polling Place" button.)
- Biographies and key votes of the individuals who are running for the various offices at the state and federal levels of government.
- Issues that will be voted on in the ballot measures.
Politifact:
"PolitiFact is a project of the Tampa Bay Times and its partner news organizations to help you find the truth in American politics. (They) are an independent, nonpartisan news organization, not beholden to any government, political party or corporate interest."
"PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics... PolitiFact staffers research statements and rate their accuracy on the Truth-O-Meter, from True to False. The most ridiculous falsehoods get the lowest rating, Pants on Fire."
(Quoted from their "About Us" page.)
PolitiFact has won the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for coverage of the 2008 election.
On The Issues:
"Our mission is to provide non-partisan information for voters in the Presidential election (and other elections as well), so that votes can be based on issues rather than on personalities and popularity."
***Take the "2016 Presidential Vote Match Quiz" to find out which candidate matches you on the issues.
270 to Win:
270 to Win is a website that offers an interactive map of the electoral college, plus a history of presidential and other elections in the United States.
Broward County Supervisor of Elections Precinct Finder:
Find out information about the election process and how to participate in Broward County.
iCivics:
"After serving 25 years on the bench of the Supreme Court, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor founded iCivics ...
iCivics teaches students how government works by having them experience it directly. Through their games, the player steps into any role – a judge, a member of Congress, a community activist fighting for local change, even the President of the United States – and does the job they do." (Quoted from their "About" page.)
Youth for Human Rights:
"The purpose of Youth for Human Rights is to teach youth about human rights, specifically the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace."
(Quoted from their "About Us" page.)
***Watch the video "The Story of Human Rights" on the home page.
The Plastic Pollution Coalition:
Plastic Pollution Coalition is a global alliance of individuals, organizations, businesses and policymakers working toward a world free of plastic pollution and its toxic impact on humans, animals, the ocean and the environment.
(Quoted from their home page.)
***Watch the video titled "Open Your Eyes" on the home page or click on the button below.