The Promise in Elections
Elections are a critical tool for keeping the people's representatives accountable to the people. Democracy requires many safeguards, and elections alone do not make a democracy. Our election system, our legal system, and our federal, state and local governments do their job only if we keep them true to the founding principles. But if we are not voting in elections, then we as citizens are not fulfilling our responsibility to govern.
Election 2008
Commentary from DemocraticPromise.org
Election 2008: Who Trusts Obama and Who Trusts McCain
Choosing a presidential candidate for the 2008 election is a matter of knowing what you believe in and what kind of future you want for America.
Learn About Voting, Candidates, and Issues
Project Vote Smart
Information on American government, elections, candidates, and voting. Learn about your elected officials and candidates.
Center for Responsive Politics
A nonpartisan guide to money's influence on US elections and public policy.
The Economic Policy Institute
Seeking to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.
Free Press
Promoting diverse and independent media ownership, strong public media, and universal access to communications. This site is an important resource for legislation that directly impacts citizen freedoms.
Support Progressive Candidates and Campaigns
Democracy for America
A political action committee dedicated to supporting fiscally responsible, socially progressive candidates at all levels of government.
Democratic National Committee
The DNC, under Howard Dean's leadership, has become one of the most progressive institutions within the Democratic Party. Find local events and links to state Democratic Party offices. If you are a Democrat, this is where you can make a difference.
MoveOn.org
Working to bring ordinary people back into politics, through a nationwide network of more than 2 million online activists.
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