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Voter Guide from Care2's Nonprofit Partners

Not sure how to vote? Wishing you had more information about certain issues, or where candidates stand? We have compiled some of the best information from some of our nonprofit partners, to help you make a decision based on issues that matter to you, such as health care, the environment and the economy. We hope this helps!

Voter Guide - Election 2008

League of Women Voters - Get helpful information about the election such as voter information, polling sites and local ballot issues. Check out all the info you need to know at LCV's website.

Environmental and Global Warming:

Grist - Get the full scoop on all of the presidential candidates' energy plans. Check out a full chart on which types of energy they support and which regulations they plan to enforce.
Grist.org

Environmental Defense Fund - Know what environmental points to look out for in the upcoming election. Check out EDF's Green Voter Guide with a timeline of past failures, and a helpful guide to legislative jargon.
EDF.org

Defenders of Wildlife - Find out which issues Defenders of Wildlife deems critical for the next presidential administration. See which wildlife conservation policies should be on the agenda of the next presidential candidate.
Defenders.org

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) - NRDC Action Fund has a voting guide where you can learn more about how local election candidates voted on environmental issues, and what issues affect your state and voting district.
Candidanswers.org

Iraq and Foreign Policy:

Peace Action - Want to see where all five presidential candidates stand on our nations future in Iraq? See which candidates plan to withdrawal from Iraq, and who plans to cut military spending.
Peace-action.org

Voters For Peace - Do you know who really opposes war? Find useful information about where all five presidential candidates stand on war.
Votersforpeace.us

Civil Liberties and National Security:

The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) and The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights Education Fund (LCCRED) - LCCR and LCCRED have collected voter guides from several civil rights nonprofit organizations. Check out the civil right issues that you care about.
Civilrights.org

Human Rights Campaign - Find out how the presidential candidates stand on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues, and how they have voted in the past.
Hrc.org

Common Cause - See the presidential candidates' stated positions and legislative records on Media Reform issues such as Net Neutrality, Media Consolidation and Women and Minority Media Ownership, as well as other media related issues.
Commoncause.org

ACLU - Learn more about civil rights issues that will need to be addressed for our next president.
ACLU.org

Health Care

AARP - See how the candidates measure up side by side on issues of Health Care, Medicare and more. Read where they stand and what they propose to do about it.
Bulletin.aarp.org

NARAL - Do you want to know where local and presidential candidates stand on Reproductive Rights? Look at a state-by-state voter guide to find out who is pro-choice.
Prochoiceamerica.org

Drug Policy Alliance - Do you agree with the person who represents you in Congress? Find out which congress people want to reform our drug policies. Also, learn what drug laws are on the table in congress.
Drugpolicy.org

Health Care for America Now - See exactly where the presidential candidates and congressional candidates stand on health care issues, and how their plans will affect you.
Whichsidearetheyon.com

RH Reality Check - Do the presidential candidates care about women's health and rights? Find out what they and their VP candidates said.
RHrealitycheck.org

Education

Education Voters of America - Learn important information about education legislation. See Obama and McCain's education platforms, and what they plan to do for education.
Edvoters.org

Economy

AFFIL - Are you worried about how the next president will handle our current economic crisis? Learn more about what Barack Obama and John McCain plan to do as the future president. See how the plan to address Foreclosures and Bankruptcy and other economic issues.
Affil.org

Working Families Vote 2008 - Are you a hard working American? See how the next president's views will affect your job, worker's union and retirement options.
Aflcio.org

Posted by Jessica W on 10/29
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Emily R.
Wednesday October 29, 2008, 2:25 PM


I think environmental issues in particular are really important in this election. I know in California there are a lot of state and local measures having to do with clean energy and environmental protection, and they should all be read thoroughly! Some are deceiving. But this guide really helps! Thank you Jessica.


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