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:
- U.S. Trust in Government Depends Upon Party Control
Trust in the federal government has declined in recent decades, mostly vanishing among those who do not support the president's party. - U.S. Prison System Rated High on Security, Low on Reform
Americans generally view the U.S. prison system as secure, but say it is ineffective at keeping inmates safe or rehabilitating them. - Americans Much More Positive About Progress on Drugs
Two years after expressing record pessimism about the U.S. illegal drug problem, Americans are the most optimistic they have been in a quarter century. - Americans Prefer Tempered Crime-Fighting Methods
Americans as a whole favor addressing the root causes of crime over boosting law enforcement, and they oppose using military force in U.S. cities, but partisans' views strongly differ. - Crime in U.S. Seen as Less Serious for Second Straight Year
Fewer Americans see national or local crime rising or view these as serious problems, but concerns about child safety and financial fraud remain.