Everything You Need to Conduct Polls on Election Day
We’ve posted quite a bit of helpful material leading up to today’s historic election, but if you missed out or have a little time to study while you wait to vote, here’s a quick rundown – and some tips to help you make an informed decision.
Your Guide to Election Day Survival: Long Lines and Confusing Ballots
If you are preparing to vote today, you must be ready. Know what’s on your newsletter, bring something to read (or maybe a power bank) and be prepared for long lines. Here is a video tutorial to help you figure it out.
Where you can and can’t take selfies for newsletters
You’ve probably heard stories of people getting into trouble when they take selfies at polling stations, but is it really illegal? Perhaps depending on where you live.
How the Electoral College Works and Why We Have One
The Electoral College is an integral, if not unusual, part of American democracy. Few other countries have it, and even when they do, the system is not quite the same. How does an electoral college work and why do we have one at all? Our last video explains.
How to detect and report voter bullying or ballot irregularities
Intimidation of voters in polling stations has become a problem since we first disagreed about which people should vote for . With tensions high this year, here’s how to spot voter bullying and voting irregularities and what to do if you do.
What happens if a presidential candidate refuses to concede?
In the last presidential debate, Donald Trump suggested that if he lost, hemight disagree with the election results and not give in to Hillary Clinton. But is a concession really required to complete an election?
How to quickly research all of your local choices
With only a few weeks left until the 2016 election, many of us already have our mailing list and sample ballots filled with local candidates, voting initiatives, questions and judges. Whether you’re trying to get your head around the 223-page California Voter Guide or something less complex, several tools can simplify the research process so you don’t need a law degree to vote competently.
10 best electoral tools to make you an informed voter
Whatever you think of an election or a presidential candidate, the best voter is an educated voter, and it’s important to remember that there is more at stake than just the White House. These tools will help you figure out what exactly and make the best decision in the voting booth.
Google makes it easy to find polling place and ballot information
Google makes it easy to view state ballot information and find your polling station for this year’s election.
How sites like Google and Facebook put you in a political echo chamber
News feeds like Facebook shape the way you see the world. The algorithms behind these sites determine which news is important enough for you. Their purpose is to increase the relevance of the stories you read, but they have an unpleasant side effect: they control the flow of information, and you end up in an echo chamber where you only hear ideas that you agree with.
How to check if you are registered to vote
This week marks the voter registration deadline in a number of states, so now is the time to double-check if you are registered if you are unsure. Verification will take only a few seconds.
Find out about your local elections now so you don’t fake it in the voting booth
The presidential race is just one of dozens put up for a vote this November. The House of Representatives and Senate are open to capture, and there are local elections for everything from school boards to justices. Your voice is likely to matter at these levels, and the results are likely to have a direct impact on your life. Don’t wait until Election Day to figure things out.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Cybersecurity Platforms Comparison
Every day it seems that there is another hack , password theft or leak. Both government agencies and private companies are regularly attacked by attackers who are simply looking for sensitive data to sell, or foreign actors looking for valuable information. This alone is enough for a presidential candidate to have at least an educated and informed cybersecurity policy. Let’s take a look at their platforms to see what they are doing.
Why is the empty seat on the Supreme Court such a big problem?
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died last weekend. Appointing a replacement would usually be boring. This time, it is the last year of a Democratic president’s last presidential term during an election, and Republicans control the Senate. The court is also ideologically divided ideally. This is a huge political battle. This is what it all means.
What is the Caucasus and how do they work?
There are primaries and rallies in every state ahead of the general election, and today’s rally in Iowa kicks off election season. If you nod your head like “yes, of course, a meeting, ” but you secretly don’t understand what the hell everyone is talking about, this clarifier is for you.
We are not as open as we think
We all like to think we’re open-minded, but election season lays bare the worst of even the best of us. Even the most “open” and “informed” among us are much more closed than we think, and they openly admit. Let’s see why this is and what we can really do about it.
Stay safe, stay sane and vote. When it’s over, come home, relax, and remember that taking care of yourself is important too – so if sitting and watching the news just makes you stressful, don’t do it. Go get some sleep, wake up and see the results when it’s all on the news in the morning. Whatever you prefer, take care of yourself today.