Links
to Politics & Gov't On-Line
The amount of info on the web is enormous, as anyone who's ever tried to
run a search can attest to. And, to put it all in context, best
estimates say that only a fraction, maybe 20 - 40 % of what's out there is
actually making its way to the search engines.
Well ...
Here at DownStreet, we'd like
to try to help. So each issue, we post a few links in Politics &
Government to sites that might interest you. Sometimes the links
will be related to one another ... sometimes we'll just offer
up a somewhat random sampling. In either case, we think we might be
able to help you find the kind of site you've been looking for.
Of course, while we can't vouch for the fact that every link we provide
will be of interest to everyone, we do our best to filter out the noise
and the bustle. ...
We hope you enjoy the
following sites as much as we do. NOTE THIS DATE:
OCTOBER 28TH This is the last day to
apply for addition to the checklist in order to vote in the general
election. Clerks' offices will be kept open from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00
noon to receive applications. 17 V.S.A. §2144(a).
This is
the last day for people who are not eligible to register by this date
but who will be by election to file a written notice of intent to apply
with the town clerk. 17 V.S.A. § 2144(b).
This is also the last
day for town clerks to receive a simultaneous request for an application
for addition to the checklist accompanying an absentee ballot request.
17 V.S.A. § 2532(b) and (c).
Two
Top Flight Sites for Campaign Info Politics1-
The #1 Net Guide to American Politics, Candidates & Parties
If
you vote, this site is a must. ...
.
PBS had this to
say: "Politics1 meets the ideals of the PBS Democracy
Project by providing a citizen-oriented approach, content with depth,
deliberation and duration, interactivity, and information that
empowers and educates the public." And Fox News,
this: "The Politics1 Report newsletter is easily one of
the most even-handed and truly non-partisan publications of its kind."
Our take? These are understatements. On Politics1, you can
find all the info you can imagine -- for both the federal elections
and state-wide contests {Politics1
Directory of Vermont State & Congressional Candidates}.
There's also lots more info here, including listings of all
candidates, and links to a variety of resources, including sources of
news and links to both info for local elections and to sites of every
registered party. There's even a Directory of Political Debates &
Issues.
.
We could go on. But for now, all we can say
is: VISIT THIS SITE. If you care about democracy and the
value of your vote, you owe it to yourself & your neighbors.
Rating: ***** [5 stars]
. Office
of Vermont Secretary of State -- Elections and Campaign Finance
Our
second offering this issue comes from the Secretary of State's
office. It is a solid worthwhile site which, again, you ought to
visit before you vote.
.
Your first stop might be the 2000
General Candidates sub-section -- a listing of all candidates for
every office in the state for state-wide, senate, rep, and high
bailiff elections. Also interesting is the up-dated info on
issues & decisions affecting this election cycle, e.g., Judge
Sessions order on mass media reporting requirements {which is
available as a full-text download}. For those candidates who
have posted pages, there's also a Link
to Web Sites of Vermont Candidates -- although, unfortunately, the
list is very short compared to the total number of candidates out
there.
.
This site is a great complement to the Politics1
site. But it's also a solid piece of work all on its own.
Rating: ****1/2 [4-1/2 stars]
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******* If you know of
any links that you think are worthwhile, why not send them along to
...
links@downstreetmagazine.com
... If we agree, we'll be happy to
include them in an upcoming issue to pass the word along. ...
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