Elections

Recognize when politicians are trying to manipulate you. Protect yourself from manipulation in advertising and sales too.

Look up candidates' backgrounds, positions, and track records. Use these research skills to evaluate any leader or expert.

Figure out what you're actually voting on, from president to local measures. Great skill for understanding any complex decision.

Navigate the voting process from registration to casting your ballot. Learn to follow procedures in any formal process.

Recognize and counter false information about voting and elections. Defend democracy from misinformation.

Know the rules about voting, campaigning, and election procedures. Legal literacy for democratic participation.

Help run elections as a poll worker or election observer. Service skill for supporting democracy.

Know all the ways you can legally cast your ballot. Process knowledge for maximizing participation.

Find information about school board, city council, and county races. Local engagement for maximum impact.

Know the laws about political donations and spending. Financial transparency for democratic accountability.

Monitor how elections are run and identify problems. Quality assurance thinking for any important process.

Understand money in politics and contribution limits

Know how district boundaries affect election outcomes. Geographic analysis for understanding representation.

Help friends and family understand elections and voting. Practice explaining complex topics clearly.

Understand how elections work and how to verify results. Apply critical thinking to any reported outcomes.

Plan drives to register new voters in your community. Organizing skill for expanding participation.