My husband and I are visiting our son at his college in Wisconsin. We’ve been appalled at some of the ridiculous Trump ads we’ve seen on television this weekend, which feature clearly altered video clips of Kamala Harris to make it sound like she favors some off-the-wall stuff. I will not give these ads traction by posting them here; you can go to Trump’s YouTube channel and see for yourself. You can also see comments from his true believers or paid trolls.
I encourage those still on the fence about the upcoming election to look to reliable sources that will give them the facts. I’ve curated a list of civic-oriented websites and articles; all are welcome to use it. If you have a suggestion worthy of inclusion, comment on this post, and I’ll consider adding your suggested resource.
I created this list in preparation for a tech talk I delivered recently at my local library. Civic responsibility is not just voting; it’s also about getting to know one’s community and its available resources. Civic engagement also means contributing to the common good at local, regional, national, or global levels. If one often wants to impact change the most, starting at the local level may hold the most promise. I’ve also included some resources related to civic education for teachers, and the list generally has an Illinois bent, as that’s where I live.
