Other Websites
This page contains other websites about politics that provide statistics, facts, and non-partisan research. Stay Informed and Return to truthfulpolitics.com!
The Constitution of the United States of America
The National Archives website has official images and text of the Constitution of the United States. The Constitution and other official documents may be read by clicking on The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription.
The Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were written in the late 1700s to promote the ratification of the U.S. Constitution and included details on sections of the Constitution. To read the essays, click on The Federalist Papers on THOMAS of the Library of Congress or The Federalist Papers on the Founding Fathers website.
George Washington’s Farewell Address
To read the entire farewell address from 1796 by George Washinton, the first president of the U.S., click on Washington’s Farewell Address 1796 .
FactCheck.org
They start out their mission as “We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit ‘consumer advocate’ for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.”
Center for Responsive Politics
http://www.opensecrets.org also known as the Center for Responsive Politics.
On their website, they say the following:
“OpenSecrets.org is your nonpartisan guide to moneys influence on U.S. elections and public policy. Whether you’re a voter, journalist, activist, student or interested citizen, use our free site to shine light on your government. Count cash and make change.”
PolitiFact.com
On their website, they say the following:
“Sorting out the TRUTH in politics”
You Decide, created by KQED and funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, provides information and different sides on several issues.
The website may be found by clicking on You Decide: Challenge your assumptions.
ProCon.org
“We promote critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting research on controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, and primarily pro-con format.”
Gallup
On their website, they list their mission as “Gallup.com provides data-driven news to leaders, business executives, and decision makers worldwide.”
Breaking news from Gallup:
- Americans Still Skeptical That UFOs Are Aliens
Americans are more likely to attribute UFO sightings to human activity or natural phenomena than alien activity; 17% say they have seen a UFO. - Fewer U.S. Adults Say They Gamble
Forty-five percent of U.S. adults say they have participated in at least one of 13 different forms of gambling in the past year, well below prior measures. - Americans More Likely to Say Parents Should Marry
Roughly four in 10 U.S. adults say it is very important for a couple to legally marry if they plan to build a life together or have a child together. - How Americans View Capitalism, Socialism and Free Enterprise
Americans tie capitalism to innovation but also inequality, and socialism to economic security but also government overreach and dependency. - Majorities Across Parties Trust Veterans as Elected Leaders
Seven in 10 Americans express strong confidence in military veterans, while 77% trust them to perform well as elected leaders.