Voting is about more than just showing up to the polls. It's important to understand what's on your ballot, and to have an understanding of the policies and issues that affect you and your community. Staying informed is a difficult process that is often further complicated by misleading or downright incorrect information and overcomplicated terminology. Knowing how to navigate the information available to you can be incredibly overwhelming. It's hard to know what you believe or how you think our nations problems should be solved when you're not sure where to start. Here are some tools for identifying issues that you care about, managing information, and navigating issues on your ballot.
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Unbiased media plays a pivotal role in elections by fostering an informed electorate and ensuring a fair democratic process. Without bias, the media serves as a reliable source for voters, promoting transparency and trust in the electoral system, ultimately safeguarding the integrity of the democratic process.
There are a couple of charts that seek to help media consumers understand the bias in the media. The one below is created by AllSides and is created using multi-partisan scientific analysis.
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