CEG Useful Websites

1. Validation: Fact Checker / Rumor Control (Fake News Debunking)
   1. English Title: Snopes.com
      URL: http://www.snopes.com
      Recommended by: Jim Sanders
      Description: Website tracks internet and other stories to their root, determines whether it is accurate or fake, or somewhere in between
   2. English Title: Politifact
      URL: http://www.politifact.com
      Recommended by: Jim Sanders
      Description: Describes itself as an independent fact-checking website funded largely by the Tampa Bay Times and various foundations
   3. English Title:  USAFacts: Our Nation, in Numbers
      URL:  https://www.usafacts.org/
      Recommended by: Jim Tanner
      Description: A database funded by Microsoft’s Steve Ballmer (retired) compiling amounts and sources of revenue and amounts and targets of spending by Federal, State, and Local governments.
2. Environment – Climate Change
3. Environment – Clean Air and Water, EPA Activity
4. Civil Rights – Voting, Voter Fraud, Voter Suppression
   1. English Title: FairVote Washington
      URL: https://fairvotewa.org
      Recommended by: Sue VanLeuven
      Description: FairVote is a national, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3)h non-profit organization that “seeks to make democracy fair, functional, and more representative”. FairVote Washington is a separate organization that works in alliance with FairVote as part of a network of state-based organizations to promote voting reform across the country.
5. Civil Rights – Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity
6. Civil Rights – Racial Bias etc.
   1. English Title: Washington Black LIves Matter Alliance
      URL: https://blmalliancewa.org/
      Recommended by: Mary Jane Francis
      Description: A state-wide coalition that has turned the energy from the summer of 2020 BLM protests into action to effect policy through legislative action.  Great web site for following the bills in the state house and senate, and encouragement for all people to act for their passage.
7. Civil Rights – Immigration
8. Foreign Affairs – Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Wars
9. Foreign Affairs – Russia & Eastern Europe
10. Foreign Affairs – Terrorism, ISIS, Al Queda, Taliban etc.
11. Foreign Affairs – China and the Far East
    1. English Title: 38 North: Informed Analysis on North Korea
       URL: http://38north.org
       Recommended by: Don Clark
       Description: Constant commentary on North Korea from the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies.
12. Foreign Affairs / Economy – International Trade
13. Economy – Business Growth, Stock Market
    1. English Title: Economic Policy Institute
       URL: http://www.epi.org
       Recommended by: Sally Soest
       Description:  Progressive Research Nonprofit publishing economic policy analyses
14. Economy – Wealth Concentration
    1. English Title: Economic Policy Institute
       URL: http://www.epi.org
       Recommended by: Sally Soest
       Description:  Progressive Research Nonprofit publishing economic policy analyses
15. Economy – Employment and Workforce Issues
    1. English Title: Economic Policy Institute
       URL: http://www.epi.org
       Recommended by: Sally Soest
       Description:  Progressive Research Nonprofit publishing economic policy analyses
16. Economy – Federal Budget and Policies
    1. English Title: Economic Policy Institute
       URL: http://www.epi.org
       Recommended by: Sally Soest
       Description:  Progressive Research Nonprofit publishing economic policy analyses
17. Health Care – Affordable Care Act Legislation
    1. English Title: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
       URL: http://www.cbpp.org
       Recommended by: Barb Williams
       Description: Provides excellent background analysis of health care, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, and ACA (Affordable Care Act) issues
    2. English Title: Washington Insurance Commissioner sites
       URL: https://www.1in4wa.com
       URL: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/current-issues-reform/
       Recommended by: Barb Williams
       Description: Useful maps, charts, and analysis of how proposed changes health coverage, social security and Medicare/Medicaid will affect WA residents.
18. Health Care – Reproductive rights
    1. English Title:  Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (see 17.A above)
19. Health Care – Women’s Health
    1. English Title:  Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (see 17.A above)
20. Health Care – Addiction and Opioid Epidemic
    1. English Title:  Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (see 17.A above)
21. Health Care – Aging and Disability
    1. English Title: Area Agency on Aging
       URL:  http://www.agingkingcounty.org
       Recommended by: Jim deMaine
       Description: Aging and Disability Services (ADS) plans, coordinates, and advocates for a comprehensive service delivery system for older adults, family caregivers and people with disabilities in King County.
    2. English Title: Aging and Disability Servicess Advisory Council
       URL:  http://www.agingkingcounty.org/about-us/advisory-council/
       Recommended by: Jim deMaine
       Description:  Advising state and local government advocating for support for the Aging and Disabled. Seem to be well organized and with a budget.
    3. English Title: King County Alliance for Human Services
       URL:  https://kingcountyalliance.com/
       Recommended by: Jim deMaine
       Description:  Advocating for Human Services Funding in King County
22. Poverty – State and Local Information (Including Homelessness)
23. Poverty – National and International Rates, etc.
24. Crime – Crime Rates, etc.
25. Political Activity – Party Websites (National, State, Local)[ed., list alphabetical]
    1. Democratic
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    2. Progressive
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       2. English Title:The Progressive Voters’ Guide
          URL: https://progressivevotersguide.com
          Recommended by: Mary Jane Francis
          Description: supplements the official Voters’ Guide by reviewing recommendations and commentary from a wide range of progressive organizations.
    3. Republican
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26. Political Activity – Candidates, Issues
    1. English Title: Seattle League of Women Voters
       URL: http://www.seattlelwv.org
       Recommended by: Barb Williams
       Description: Issue papers & information on many political topics.
    2. English Title: Fuse Washington
       URL: http://fusewashington.org
       Recommended by: CEG via Jim Sanders
       Description: Progressive Political Organization
    3. English Title: Rogan’s List
       URL: https://roganslist.blogspot.com/
       Recommended by: Mary Jane Francis
       Description: A terrific resource created by Susan Rogan. Not only does the list include comprehensive information on congressional addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and emails, but she lists who you should contact on key issues.
27. Political Activity – Campaign Finance Data and Issues
    1. English Title:  Washington State Public Disclosure Commission
       URL:   https://www.pdc.wa.gov
       Recommended by:&  Jim Sanders
       Description:  Source for candidate filings, contributions and expenditures for Washington State and local candidates, issues, etc.
    2. English Title:  Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program (main site)
       URL:    seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/
       Recommended by: Jim Sanders
       Description:   A pilot program to increase participation by candidates and voters in the election process and to address campaign contribution and spending issues.
    3. English Title:  Voucher Program – Participating Candidate List
       URL:  seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/i-am-a-seattle-resident/eligible-candidates Recommended by: Jim Sanders
       Description:   The third column shows candidate status; the program office updates ASAP whenever a candidate qualifies.
    4. English Title:  Voucher Program – Voucher Return Methods
       URL:    seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/return
       Recommended by: Jim Sanders
       Description:    Describes the multiple ways one can return their vouchers.
    5. English Title:  Voucher Program – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and Answers:
       URL:   seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/i-am-a-seattle-resident/faqs
       Recommended by: Jim Sanders
       Description:    A list of the most commonly asked questions and their answers.
    6. English Title: Voucher Program – “Democracy Vouchers: What are They & How Do They Work”
       URL:  https://youtu.be/UOjxhVMRDhs
       Recommended by: Jim Sanders
       Description:   Video of Skyline presentation.
28. Political Activity – Other Activist Organizations
    1. English Title:  5 Calls
       URL:  https://5calls.org
       Recommended by:  Joan Conlon/Sue VanLeuven
       Description: Free app that gives scripts for topics you choose so you can make 5 calls in 5 minutes. Uses your location to target your representatives and senators.
    2. English Title: GovTrack
       URL:  https://www.govtrack.us/
       Recommended by: Jim Tanner
       Description: Helps you track legislation that is being debated in the US Congress. You can track specific legislation that concerns you and by your congressional district.
    3. English Title: The Centrist Project
       URL: https://www.centristproject.org/
       Recommended by: Jim Tanner/Jim Sanders
       Description: The Centrist Project is an American grassroots organization founded by economist Charlie Wheelan with the goal of encouraging independent candidates to run for public office. Find more information at Wikipedia.
    4. English Title: A Path Forward to November 3, 2020
       URL: https://davidharrisonpathforward.blogspot.com/
       Recommended by: Put Barber
       Description: Advice on things one might do that build toward defeating Trumpism in 2020. Former Evans School lecturer David Harrison offers commentary and links to organizations and candidates engaged toward that goal.  A new post will be published every other week (and available by email if preferred) until the 2020 election occurs.  Past posts are indexed.
    5. English Title: ACRONYM & FWIW (For what It’s Worth)
       URL: ACRONYM – https://www.anotheracronym.org/#
       URL: FWIW – https://www.anotheracronym.org/newsletter/
       Recommended by: Sue VanLeuven
       Description: A weekly newsletter breaking down digital strategy and investments across the political spectrum. Each week, we look at how campaigns are – or aren’t – leveraging smart digital strategies to drive narratives and win elections. You can subscribe to the FWIW weekly newsletter.
    6. English Title: The Progressive Voters’ Guide
       URL: https://progressivevotersguide.com
       Recommended by: Mary Jane Francis
       Description: supplements the official Voters’ Guide by reviewing recommendations and commentary from a wide range of progressive organizations.
    7. English Title: Robert Hubbell’s email news analysis
       URL: N/A; Uses email distribution list
       Recommended by: Mary Jane Francis
       Description: Described by a subscriber as “…a way of providing support and hope for my three daughters and close friends who were shocked and anxious about Trump’s election…a private communication among friends and like-minded people who opt-in.” To be added to the Hubbell distribution list, send your personal email address to rbhubbell@gmail.com. Each issue contains information on unsubscribing, so checking it out is relatively risk free.
29. Education – State and Local Issues
30. Education – National Policy
31. Freedom of the Press – National and Local
    1. English Title:  5 Calls (see 27.A above)
32. Freedom of the Press – International
33. First Amendment Rights – Religion: Establishment or Prohibition
34. First Amendment Rights – Speech
35. First Amendment Rights – Assembly
36. First Amendment Rights – Petition
37. Foreign Affairs – Reference Materials – U.S. Government
38. Foreign Affairs – Reference Materials – Other Sources
39. News – (Describe in two or three words)
    1. English Title:  Crosscut
       URL:    http://crosscut.com
       Recommended by:    Jim Sanders
       Description:   Local news and commentary on political, cultural and other issues
    2. English Title:  Pro Publica
       URL:    https://www.propublica.org
       Recommended by:    Jim Sanders
       Description:   General News at the national level, describes itself as an investigative journal focusing on “truly important issues”
    3. English Title: Seattle Globalist
       URL: http://www.seattleglobalist.com
       Recommended by:  Jim Tanner (from David Domke lecture)
       Description: Local news and commentary on political, cultural and other issues
    4. English Title:  Vox
       URL:  https://www.vox.com
       Recommended by:  Jim Tanner (from David Domke lecture)
       Description: Another view of national and international news; see Vox Wikipedia article for a more detailed description. Vox is an American news and opinion website owned by Vox Media. The website was founded in 2014 by Melissa Bell and Ezra Klein. Vox is noted for its concept of explanatory journalism and its use of “card stacks” that define terms and provide context within an article.
    5. English Title:  Vice News
       URL:  https://www.vice.com/en_us
       Recommended by:  Jim Tanner (from David Domke lecture)
       Description:  Daily documentary news and videos for a “connected” generation; see Vice Wikipedia article for a detailed description.
    6. English Title:  BuzzFeed
       URL:  https://www.buzzfeed.com
       Recommended by:  Jim Tanner (from David Domke lecture)
       Description:  News and entertainment site providing coverage on a variety of topics including politics, DIY, animals and business.; see BuzzFeed Wikipedia article for a detailed description. You often have to wade through a fair amount of “entertainment” content before finding “news.”
40. Other – (Describe in two or three words)
41. Uncategorized Candidate Websites for inclusion in our list

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