Knowledge is Power

 

“There are seven things that will destroy us. 

Wealth without work; pleasure without conscience;

knowledge without character; business without ethics;

science without humanity; religion without sacrifice;

politics without principle.”

Mahatma Gandhi

 

The Pagan Voting Project provides only nonpartisan voter information.  Our goal is to give you the facts.  The rest is up to you. 

 

The Issues & The Candidates

(National & State Elections)

 

The Issues

Non-partisan website

 

The Candidates

Non-partisan website

 

Judicial Elections:

Justice At Stake follows the election of State Court Justices.  This is a nation-wide, nonpartisan partnership of more than thirty judicial, legal, and citizen organizations.  Their mission is to educate the public and work for reforms to keep politics and special interests out of the courtroom—so judges can do their job protecting the Constitution, individual rights, and the rule of law.

 

Your Representatives:

 

Contacting Congress:

Get in touch with your representative through this non-partisan site.

 

Contacting The U.S. Senate

Get in touch with your Senator through this non-partisan web site.

 

Contacting Your State Legislator:

This web site offers contact information for your state legislator.

 

Contacting Your State’s Attorney General

Go here to find information on the office of Attorney General and contact information for this office by state.  This article explains why the job of Attorney General so important and shows how the work this person does effects our daily lives.

 

...  And Their Voting Records:

 

Project Vote Smart:

Find out the voting records of your representative and all of the current candidates at this non-partisan web site.  You can search by name of representative and by issue.  You can also read about their campaign finances & contributors.

 

National Political Awareness Test:

Find out whether your candidates are willing to give their positions on the issues that are important to you.  Check their responses to the National Political Awareness Test (NPAT).

 

THE BIG PICTURE:

 

FactCheck.org:

This group is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.  They monitor the accuracy of what is said by major U.S. politics players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.  They are independently funded by the Annenberg Foundation and take no funding from political parties, labor unions, lobbying organizations, big corporations, or individuals.

 

 Tracking Legislation on the Web:

You can track legislation on both sides of the aisle by using the methods and websites mentioned in this article.

 

Information for Earthwise Groups:

 

How To Set Up A Voter Registration Table:

A “How To” guide on the how, when and where to register voters.  It also contains advice on using pledge cards to get out the vote and legal notes you need to know.  

 

Guide to Organizing Student Voter Registration:

A form you can download – Requires Adobe Acrobat.

 

Election-Year Political Activity and the Separation of Church and State:

Issues for 501(c)(3) Organizations.   

A discussion by two CPAs on what political action is permissible for religious and charity groups, and what is not.