Educating Ourselves
Fact-checked Info and Resources
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Be heard and learn about active issues
We all have busy lives. 5calls.org makes it easy and fast for you to make a difference with information about laws and issues representatives are actively voting on. Make your voice heard in just 5 minutes.
Why we like 5calls.org:
All your representatives' contact info in one place
Scripts to help you voice your concerns
Easily discover and prioritize issues you care about
Know What You Don't Know
Knowledge is power. We keep saying it, because it's true. Information is everywhere, which means every day, we are exposed to misinformation and disinformation.
This MediaWise Voter Project's video series provides non-partisan guidance on how to inform yourself as well as stay savvy on how to spot fake news and voter-suppressive tactics.
They also have a free course to help you become a fact-checking wizard, starting in October.
Learn how to vote in any state.
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How a Bill becomes a Law
For students of all ages, Kids in the House provides information about legislative processes, including how a bill becomes a law.
Voting and the House of Representatives
Who are the House of Representatives? The House of Representatives is made up of 435 elected members, divided among the 50 states in proportion to their total population. In addition, there are 6 non-voting members, representing the Washington D.C., the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Each state holds elections for their congressional representatives, who within their two year terms help write and pass federal laws. You can write to your representatives as often as you'd like on issues you feel are important. The community's voice is often what drives our congressmen/women to help pass and amend laws.
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Read here for additional information: Hastert Rule, general information about the House, https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained
Resources on Qualified Immunity
In the United States, the doctrine of qualified immunity grants government officials performing discretionary functions immunity from civil suits unless the plaintiff shows that the official violated "clearly established statutory or constitutional rights of which a reasonable person would have known."
This is particularly important because of the United States' rampant history and continuation of police brutality. Under qualified immunity, police officers are essentially immune from being sued for their actions while on duty. While they may undergo repercussions internally within their department, it often does not lead to substantial change in an officer's behaviors. Learn more about how qualified immunity works by checking out the various links below.
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Ending Qualified Immunity Wikipedia
What is Qualified Immunity and What Does it Have to do with Police Reform?
Reps. Pressley, Amash Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to End Qualified Immunity
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