Aug 3, 20182 minF-Bombing is Never Appropriate?"The dam broke and my obscenities poured out in a torrent. For a bit of humor or when alone you might rarely catch me, but I had never...
Jul 30, 20184 minWeekly Wrap-Up: July 23rd - 27th!Get Monday going with the FACTS! This week's new additions include Congressional Statements on separated families at the border, Trump's...
Jul 26, 20182 minA New Beginning Must Be Hard-Won Change is like a seedling under old growth; it struggles for the sun under the massive arms soaking up the light. Straining, it stretches...
Jul 23, 20183 minWeekly Wrap-Up: July 16th - July 20th!This week, Vote Smart's researchers added statements on Trump and Putin from Congressional Officials, the Political Courage Test results...
Jul 16, 20183 minWeekly Wrap-Up: July 9th - July 13th!In this week's Wrap-Up, Vote Smart recaps the Senate confirmation of Brian Benczkowski as Assistant Attorney General, public statements...
Jul 14, 20182 minWhat Does Non-Partisan Really Mean?Non-partisan (adjective): "Not biased or partisan, especially towards any particular political group." - Oxford Dictionary If you want...
Jul 10, 20183 minWeekly Wrap-Up: July 2nd - July 6th!This week's Wrap-Up recaps three key votes in Congress, public statements on everything from Scott Pruitt's resignation to Chinese...
Jul 5, 20182 minPulling the WeightVote Smart's President, Richard Kimball, discusses the challenges that voters face when choosing who represents them and the work that...
Jul 3, 20183 minWeekly Wrap-Up: June 25th - June 29thSee what's new to Vote Smart this week! We've added everything from statements about the Supreme Court to the results of the the June...
Jul 2, 20182 minVote with Power!"The ballot is stronger than the bullet." Abraham Lincoln. You, the American voter, possess a gift that many people around the globe...
Jun 26, 20182 minVote Smart's Free Mobile App Defends Citizen's Access to the FactsClarisse Markarian / Vote Smart Communications Immediate Release June 26, 2018 Phone: 515-989-6363 / Email: media@votesmart.org COMING...
Jun 25, 20183 minWeekly Wrap-Up: June 18th - 22ndThe June 18th - 22nd Weekly Wrap-Up looks at a failed bill to amend policies on the separation of families at the border, as well as...
Jun 18, 20182 minWeekly Wrap-Up: June 11th - 15thThis Weekly Wrap-Up covers the June 12th primary elections, public statements on North Korea, Net Neutrality, and Trump's recent judicial...
Jun 15, 20182 minTHE ENEMYWe live in a country that glorifies disagreement. Everywhere we turn, there is a fight to be had, and a winner and loser to be made....
Jun 15, 20181 minComing Soon: MyVoteSmartVote Smart wants to apologize to those of you that may not have known that the powerful MyVoteSmart tool has been missing from our...
Jun 12, 20181 min"No Political Poo"A well-informed public is essential to a successful democracy. With primary season in full swing and midterms just around the corner, it...
Jun 5, 20183 minWeekly Wrap-Up: May 28th - June 1stThis week was a big one at Vote Smart! There were 957 new statements added, as well as well as the results for all 13 primary elections...
Jun 2, 20182 minTime to Saddle Up AgainVote Smart's President, Richard Kimball, shares a few words about our generation's challenge to saddle up, and defend our right to the...
May 31, 20183 minWeekly Wrap-up! May 21st - 25thInterested in what's new to Vote Smart this week? Keep reading and find out what was added to our database! Some highlights include...
May 29, 20182 minBE THE BOSS ChecklistIn a democracy, YOU hire the help. You employ the representatives that are elected to represent you, so take charge and BE THE BOSS....