Resources
THE CITIZENS CONSTITUTION: AN ANNOTATED GUIDE
This book does a deep dive into the US Constitution. It provides the context to understand every Section of the Constitution and each individual Amendment. A must-read for every American citizen.
THE FIFTH RISK
This book highlights the fact that both our elected officials and citizens themselves don’t fully understand the role government plays in our everyday life. In addition, it discusses the risks associated with playing politics versus actual governing.
THE POLITICAL BRAIN: THE ROLE OF EMOTION IN DECIDING THE FATE OF THE NATION
This book looks into the tension between emotion and logic when electing our leaders, the psychology of politics, and how it runs counter to how voters behave in their everyday life.
IT’S EVEN WORSE THAN IT was: How the AMERICAN constitutional system collided with the new politics of extremism
This book focuses on hyperpartisanship and how the politics of extreme ideologies are grinding to a halt the functioning of our American Constitutional System.
Data + Research Websites
Pew Research
A non-partisan fact tank focused on informing the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends occurring in the world
vote 411 - Website
This site allows you to check your voter registration status, tells you when your next election is, and closer to Election day will provide a Sample Ballot and detailed Voter’s Guide so you can make an informed decision.
My Reps - Website
With this site all you do is enter your home address and it will provide you with all of your elected officials. Federal, State, and Local. If you have a pressing issue to advocate for, this site will find you the people to bring it up to!
google drive shared resource
Compiled in this drive will be numerous resources and tools, all offered for free. You can download copies of any of the resources in the drive for your personal use.
LINK TO VIDEOS
Here is a curated set of YouTube playlists covering a various topics of import for the civically engaged citizen.
Ballotpedia
A digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections covering majority, if not all, elections occurring in America.