I want to start varying my news sources more. I never know what I might learn from any news source until I read, watch, or listen to it. (I used to send people this article about how to vary news sources https://jefferson-center.org/how-to-burst-your-information-bubble/, but the article link has expired. I emailed Center for New Democratic Processes (formerly the Jefferson Center) looking for a link to that article or a similar article.)
About candidates: Even if you don't manage to vote in every race, you can at least vote some parts of your ballot. Try these resources:
- Looking at a candidate's own website or searching the candidate's name online can give you some very helpful information, although it could turn up misinformation too.
- California only, simplified website https://votersedge.org/en/ca
- Anywhere, find out who your candidates are https://ballotpedia.org/Sample_Ballot_Lookup
- Useful sites votesmart.org, ballotpedia.org, opensecrets.org.
- You can also learn about local candidates from local newspapers and radio and TV stations, and do be aware of different biases that different publications may have.
- Beware of misinformation on social media sites like Facebook.
- In some states, unaffiliated voters may need to register a few weeks in advance in a political party.
I'd like to learn from you! See my home page at cobies-explorations.org!