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Why get politically involved?
…Not a new or original question, I know. Nevertheless, it is timely and I ask it from whomever happens to stumble onto this blog. My premise for asking is two-fold: 1. There is a general malaise regarding current US politics (i.e., leaders are scandalous and mediocre). 2. Money talks louder than the collective voice of the people (special interest lobby runs the … Continue reading
Voter mobilization strategies for APIs and Latinos
Here’s another resource for targeted voter outreach and mobilization. I post it below with permission from one of the authors, Professor Jannelle S. Wong. API and Latino GOTV strategies
FactCheck #7: Limits on non-profit lobbying & partisan political activities
The link below will take you to the section of the U.S. federal tax code (the code that gives non-profits their tax-exempt status) that describes the limits imposed on non-profit 501 (c) 3 organizations interested in doing voter/membership outreach and related partisan political activities. tax-code-regulations-on-non-profit-lobbying.pdf Examples are provided for many of the restrictions. Note that violating … Continue reading
Your feedback on candidate’s voting records
What are folks thinking now about each candidate after having read a little more about them? Did the info change anyone’s mind on any of the candidates?
FactCheck #6: Senator Hillary Clinton’s Voting Record (7 of 7)
Please visit http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=55463
FactCheck #5: Senator Barack Obama’s Voting Record (6 of 7)
Please visit http://www.votesmart.org/voting_category.php?can_id=9490
FactCheck #4: Senator John McCain’s Voting Record (5 of 7)
Please visit http://www.votesmart.org/npat.php?can_id=53270
FactCheck #3: Senator John McCain (4 of 7)
Source: www.votesmart.org Current Office: U.S. Senate Current District: Senior Seat Office Seeking: President First Elected: 11/04/1986 Last Elected: 11/02/2004 Next Election: 2010 Party: Republican Birth Date: 08/29/1936 Birthplace: Panama Canal Zone, Panama Home City: Phoenix, AZ Religion: Episcopalian Education: National War College, 1973-1974 BS, United States Naval Academy, 1958. Professional Experience: Senate Navy Liaison, 1977-1981 … Continue reading
FactCheck #2: Senator Barack Obama (3 of 7)
Source: www.votesmart.org Current Office: U.S. Senate Current District: Junior Seat Office Seeking: President First Elected: 11/02/2004 Last Elected: 11/02/2004 Next Election: 2010 Party: Democratic Birth Date: 08/04/1961 Birthplace: Honolulu, HI Home City: Chicago, IL Religion: United Church of Christ Education: JD, Harvard Law School, 1991 BA, Columbia University, 1983 Attended, Occidental College. Professional Experience: Attorney … Continue reading
FactCheck #1: Senator Hillary Clinton (2 of 7)
Source: www.votesmart.org/ Current Office: U.S. Senate Current District: Junior Seat First Elected: 2000 Last Elected: 11/07/2006 Next Election: 2012 Party: Democratic Birth Date: 10/26/1947 Birthplace: Chicago, IL Home City: Chappaqua, NY Religion: Methodist Education: JD, Yale University, 1973 BA, Wellesley College, 1969. Professional Experience: Attorney, Rose Law Firm, 1976-1992 Faculty, University of Arkansas Law School, … Continue reading
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