RESOURCES
Here’s a starting point to explore those interests and issues that are most important to you.
Federal Government
Here are some Federal Government resources that should be helpful to get you started.
Federal, State and Community Resources
State Resources
We’ve put together a state resource page featuring a map that links to information for each state including contact information, links to state government pages, and more, to get you started
Community Resources
Take a look at our community resources page that offer a starting point for you to discover ways to contribute and invest in our communities.
It’s Your Government
Find out who your elected officials are, and how to you can connect with them.
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General Resources
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation’s record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever.
BALLOTPEDIA
Ballotpedia is the online encyclopedia of American politics and elections that provides information about politics at all levels of government. The site includes 251,774 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of 60+ editors, writers, and researchers.
Fact Check
FactCheck.org is a nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
Polifact
PolitiFact is a fact-checking website that rates the accuracy of claims by elected officials and others who speak up in American politics.
Snopes
The snopes.com website was founded by David Mikkelson in 1995 as an expression of his interest in researching urban legends and has since grown into what is widely regarded by folklorists, journalists, and laypersons alike as one of the World Wide Web’s essential resources.
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, a non-profit organization that also hosts a range of other projects including free online books, library, course materials, photos and multimedia, and so much more.
Expand your knowledge
Academic Earth
On Academic Earth, a number of universities offer select free online college lectures and courses. Some of the universities that offer free courses include MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NYU, Princeton, and more.
Alison
Alison is global online learning community, filled with free, high-quality online education resources to help you develop essential, certified workplace skills. The online courses are standards-based and certified.
KHAN ACADEMY
The Khan Academy is a great free resource and offers a number practice exercises, as well as instructional videos on math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more.