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The Internet and Politics
Politics has also been impacted by the Internet. Voting information, campaign fund-raising efforts, get-out-the-vote initiatives, embarrassing candidate blunders and satirical or serious political viral videos are now easily accessible. With Election Day right around the corner, staying informed has never been easier with the many free interactive political tools and voting resources listed below.
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Top 10 Political and Voting Resources Websites for Election Day In a heated political climate, getting factual information is critical. The 10 websites listed below offer the best political and voting resources online.

The Best Political Online Resources
FactCheck – If you have been inundated with political television commercials and mass-mailings and are still confused about the issues, FactCheck helps sort out fact from fiction. A project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC), FactCheck is a non-partisan effort that monitors political television commercials, debates,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], interviews and speeches to help the American voter decipher deception from truth. The site includes articles, FastCheck wire and the new CashAttack, which helps track where advertising and campaign contribution money comes from.FiveThiryEight – FiveThirtyEight includes political commentary by Nate Silver, prediction models including a handy Forecast Center, probable outcomes for the Senate, House and Governor’s races. Since its launch in 2008, Silver has played a pivotal role in forecasting election results using proprietary prediction models. FiveThirtyEight was licensed by the New York Times in 2010.Election Projection – Daily projections, open seats, latest polls, political pundits picks and current projections for the Senate, House of Representatives and Governors races are all available on this conservative news source site. The TownHall Election Center with up-to-the-minute election results is also available in real-time. Free email alerts, poll vaults, election calendars and projection formulas are also available.VoteEasy – If you are wondering who to vote for this year, this interactive political website is a must-have. See how local candidates view hot-button issues including health care, immigration, environment, abortion, taxes and the economy. Registered voter information and how many House and Senate candidates there are in a particular state are also available. Take the 2010 Political Courage Test and see which candidates agree with your views.OpenSecrets – Touted as the “most comprehensive resource for federal campaign contributions, lobbying data and analysis anywhere,” this award-winning, nonpartisan website helps shine the light on the influence money has on American politics. Follow the money trail as the site tracks interest groups, personal finances, spending, earmarks and PACs. News, press releases, most popular searches and donor lookups are also available. Cash counters, race and industry widgets are available at no cost.Influence Explorer – With so much money flowing into political campaigns this year, find out who or what organization may be influencing your candidate’s decisions before you vote. Send a free personalized electronic postcard to friends and loved one highlighting their favorite candidate’s financial contributors information before they vote. Lobbying, federal spending and campaign finance information is all available. The National Institute for Money in State Politics, USASpending and Center for Responsible Politics provides the data for the website.The Best Voting Websites
ACLU Voting Rights – In a heated political climate, knowing your voting rights is especially important. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has a plethora of detailed information and helpful tips for voters. Click on your state for the latest news, legal information, voter empowerment cards, election officials and resources in your area. A voter protection hotline is also available.eVoter – This non-partisan election information website provides unbiased candidate profiles, ballot and polling place information for voters, candidates and organizations in select states. Users can generate a personalized sample ballot, make contributions and download absentee ballot applications. Voters can send a message to candidates and candidates and organizations can interact with voters as well. Election information for Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota and Ohio is currently available on eVoter with more states coming soon.Vote 411 -This award-winning website, launched by the League of Women Voters Education Fund, is your one-stop-shop for all your political and voting needs. Candidates, voting tips, ballot measures, registration deadlines and election information are available. Voter qualifications, ID requirements and voting machine information are also available. You can even register to vote online as well. And if you don’t know where to vote, the simple-to-use polling place finder is all you need. To use, simply type in the residence address in the “Polling Place Finder” section located on the homepage. The polling address, polling place hours and Yahoo map directions are included.League of Women Voters – The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization, offers a wide array of political and election information on its website. Learn about deadlines, specific voting machines and identification requirements before you visit your polling place. Since 1920, the League has been helping to safeguard democracy through education and advocacy programs in all 50 states.
As Americans, it is important to remember voting is not only a right, it is a privilege. Before you vote this year, learn the facts. Disregard the fear-mongering tactics and negative rhetoric by visiting the interactive political and voting resources listed above.