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Know who represents you. See how they vote. Hold them accountable.
Enter your address or zip code to find everyone who represents you.
Track every vote on healthcare, immigration, taxes, criminal justice.
Explore Voting Records → Follow the MoneySee who funds your reps. PACs, lobbyists, dark money exposed.
Follow the Money → EthicsNonpartisan watchdog for ethics violations, gerrymandering, corruption.
Fight Corruption → Full ProfilesComplete politician profiles — bio, positions, votes, finances.
Research Politicians → ElectionsEncyclopedia of American politics. What is on YOUR ballot.
Check Your Ballot → State LevelTrack state-level legislation across all 50 states.
Track State Politics →Understand the laws that shape your life. See who they help, who they hurt, and what they actually do.
$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, water, transit.
$739 billion for climate, healthcare, tax reform.
Bans race-based hair discrimination in workplaces and schools.
Bans chokeholds, ends qualified immunity, creates misconduct registry.
Tracking injustice and demanding accountability for Black Americans killed by law enforcement (2015-2024)
Black Americans are killed by police at more than twice the rate of White Americans (6.1 per million vs 2.4 per million), despite comprising only 13% of the U.S. population. The databases below track every police killing since 2015, including circumstances, officer charges, and case outcomes.
Washington Post Police Shootings Database (2015-2024):
Complete searchable database - Filter by race, armed status, mental health, fleeing status, and more. Over 10,000 cases documented.
Mapping Police Violence:
Interactive map and database - Tracks all police killings with case details, outcomes, and accountability metrics. 2024 was the deadliest year on record with 1,365 people killed.
Wikipedia List of Unarmed African Americans Killed:
Detailed case-by-case list - Individual stories, dates, circumstances, and outcomes for 309 unarmed victims from 2015-2024.
Unarmed. Killed during arrest for allegedly using counterfeit $20 bill. Officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for 9 minutes and 29 seconds while Floyd repeatedly said "I can't breathe."
Unarmed. Shot 8 times by police executing a no-knock warrant at her apartment. Officers were looking for a suspect who was already in custody. Taylor was an EMT sleeping in her home.
Licensed to carry firearm. Shot 7 times by officer during traffic stop after informing officer he had a legal firearm. Girlfriend livestreamed aftermath on Facebook.
12 years old. Shot within 2 seconds of police arrival while playing with toy gun in park. Officers claimed they ordered him to show hands; video showed no time for compliance.
Unarmed. Shot and killed in his own apartment by off-duty officer Amber Guyger who claimed she mistook his apartment for hers. Jean was eating ice cream and watching TV.
Unarmed. Shot through her bedroom window by officer responding to welfare check. She was playing video games with her 8-year-old nephew. Officer never identified himself as police.
Unarmed. Stopped while walking home. Put in carotid hold, injected with ketamine by paramedics. Suffered cardiac arrest and died. Was not suspected of any crime.
Police departments are not federally required to report officer-involved shootings. These databases are compiled by journalists, researchers, and activists through news reports, public records requests, and crowdsourcing. The FBI's official database undercounts fatal police shootings by more than half. All statistics on this page are sourced from publicly available databases (Washington Post, Mapping Police Violence, Wikipedia) maintained by independent journalists and verified through multiple sources.
Understanding your voting rights ensures no one can take away your power to vote.
Federal law prohibits voter intimidation. No one — including election officials, poll watchers, or other voters — may threaten, coerce, or pressure you at the polls.
Under the Voting Rights Act, language assistance at polling places is provided for U.S. citizens who need it in areas with significant populations speaking languages other than English.
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires polling places to be physically accessible. If you have a disability, you're entitled to assistance and accommodations.
If your name doesn't appear on the voter rolls or your eligibility is questioned, you have the right to cast a provisional ballot under the Help America Vote Act.
Many states require employers to give workers time off to vote. Policies vary — some provide paid leave, others unpaid. Check your state's laws.
If you encounter voting issues — broken machines, long waits, or discriminatory practices — you can report them. Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Photo identification helps ensure election security and prevent fraud. Most states require voters to show valid identification at the polls. Acceptable forms typically include:
Free voter ID cards are available in most states that require photo ID. Check your state's specific requirements at Vote.org/voter-id-laws
The supreme law of the United States, establishing our government structure and protecting our fundamental rights.
The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788 and is the oldest written national constitution still in use. It establishes the framework for the federal government and defines the relationship between the government and the people.
Read the full Constitution: National Archives - Constitution
Legislative Branch (Article I): Congress (Senate and House of Representatives) makes federal laws
Executive Branch (Article II): The President enforces federal laws
Judicial Branch (Article III): The Supreme Court and federal courts interpret laws
Amendment I: Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
Amendment II: Right to keep and bear arms
Amendment III: No quartering of soldiers in private homes without consent
Amendment IV: Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
Amendment V: Due process, protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy
Amendment VI: Right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, and legal counsel
Amendment VII: Right to jury trial in civil cases
Amendment VIII: Protection against excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment
Amendment IX: Rights retained by the people beyond those listed in the Constitution
Amendment X: Powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to states and the people
Amendment XI (1795): Limits lawsuits against states
Amendment XII (1804): Revised presidential election procedures
Amendment XIII (1865): Abolished slavery
Amendment XIV (1868): Citizenship rights, equal protection, due process
Amendment XV (1870): Right to vote cannot be denied based on race
Amendment XVI (1913): Federal income tax authorized
Amendment XVII (1913): Direct election of U.S. Senators
Amendment XVIII (1919): Prohibition of alcohol (Repealed by Amendment XXI)
Amendment XIX (1920): Women's right to vote
Amendment XX (1933): Presidential and Congressional term dates
Amendment XXI (1933): Repeal of Prohibition
Amendment XXII (1951): Presidential term limits (two terms)
Amendment XXIII (1961): Electoral votes for Washington, D.C.
Amendment XXIV (1964): Abolished poll taxes
Amendment XXV (1967): Presidential succession and disability
Amendment XXVI (1971): Voting age lowered to 18
Amendment XXVII (1992): Congressional pay changes take effect after next election
Your voice matters. Registration is the first step to making it heard in every election.
Registering to vote is straightforward. Here's what you need:
Register online: Vote.gov/register
Check your registration status: Vote.gov
Essential resources for food, shelter, mental health, education, and financial assistance across every state - all at no cost.
SNAP Benefits (Food Stamps): Apply for food assistance
Feeding America: Find local food banks - 200+ food banks nationwide
211 Helpline: Call or text 211 - Connects you to local food pantries, meal programs, and emergency food
HUD Housing Assistance: Apply for rental assistance
National Coalition for the Homeless: Shelter directory by state
211 Housing Help: Call 211 for local emergency shelter and housing assistance
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 - Free 24/7 mental health crisis support
SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - Free confidential treatment referral
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 - Free 24/7 crisis counseling via text
NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) - Free mental health support and resources
Medicaid: Apply for free health coverage
Community Health Centers: Find free/low-cost clinics - Sliding scale fees
Federal Pell Grants: Up to $7,395/year - Does not require repayment
FAFSA: Apply for all federal student aid
TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families): Cash assistance for families
Modest Needs: Emergency grants - One-time financial help
Free or low-cost medical care, prescriptions, and mental health services.
Find Health Centers →Find your state below for specific resources. Call 211 in any state for immediate local assistance.
Alabama Department of Human Resources: Apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Alabama 211: Call 211 or visit 211Alabama.org
Alabama Food Bank Association: Find food pantries
Alaska Department of Health: Public assistance programs
Alaska 211: Call 211 for local resources
Food Bank of Alaska: Find food assistance
Arizona Department of Economic Security: SNAP, TANF, healthcare assistance
Arizona 211: Call 211 or text ZIP to 898211
St. Mary's Food Bank: Food assistance
Arkansas Department of Human Services: Apply for benefits
Arkansas 211: Call 211 for local help
Arkansas Foodbank: Find food pantries
California Department of Social Services: CalFresh (SNAP), CalWORKs, Medi-Cal
California 211: Call 211 or visit 211.org
California Association of Food Banks: Find local food banks
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: LA County resources
Colorado PEAK: Apply for SNAP, Medicaid, cash assistance
Colorado 211: Call 211 or visit Colorado211.org
Food Bank of the Rockies: Find food assistance
Connecticut Department of Social Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Connecticut 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Connecticut Food Bank: Food assistance
Delaware Health and Social Services: Apply for benefits
Delaware 211: Call 211 for local resources
Food Bank of Delaware: Find food pantries
Florida Department of Children and Families: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Florida 211: Call 211 or visit 211.org
Feeding Florida: Find food banks statewide
Georgia Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, child care assistance
Georgia 211: Call 211 for local help
Atlanta Community Food Bank: Food assistance
Hawaii Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Aloha United Way 211: Call 211 for resources
Hawaii Foodbank: Find food assistance
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Apply for benefits
Idaho 211: Call 211 or visit 211.org
Idaho Foodbank: Food assistance
Illinois Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
Illinois 211: Call 211 or visit 211Illinois.org
Greater Chicago Food Depository: Food banks
Indiana Family and Social Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Indiana 211: Call 211 for local help
Feeding Indiana's Hungry: Find food banks
Iowa Department of Human Services: Apply for benefits
Iowa 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Food Bank of Iowa: Food assistance
Kansas Department for Children and Families: SNAP, TANF, child care
Kansas 211: Call 211 for resources
Kansas Food Bank: Find food pantries
Kentucky Department for Community Based Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Kentucky 211: Call 211 or visit KY211.org
Kentucky Association of Food Banks: Food assistance
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Louisiana 211: Call 211 for local help
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank: Food assistance
Maine Department of Health and Human Services: Apply for benefits
Maine 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Good Shepherd Food Bank: Find food pantries
Maryland Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
Maryland 211: Call 211 or visit 211Maryland.org
Maryland Food Bank: Food assistance
Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance: SNAP, TANF, emergency aid
Massachusetts 211: Call 211 for resources
Greater Boston Food Bank: Find food banks
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Michigan 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Feeding America West Michigan: Food assistance
Minnesota Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
Minnesota 211: Call 211 for local help
Second Harvest Heartland: Food banks
Mississippi Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, child care
Mississippi 211: Call 211 for resources
Mississippi Food Network: Find food pantries
Missouri Department of Social Services: Apply for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Missouri 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
St. Louis Area Foodbank: Food assistance
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
Montana 211: Call 211 for local help
Montana Food Bank Network: Find food banks
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services: Apply for benefits
Nebraska 211: Call 211 for resources
Food Bank for the Heartland: Food assistance
Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Nevada 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Three Square Food Bank: Las Vegas food assistance
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
New Hampshire 211: Call 211 for local help
New Hampshire Food Bank: Find food pantries
New Jersey Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
New Jersey 211: Call 211 or visit NJ211.org
Community FoodBank of New Jersey: Food assistance
New Mexico Human Services Department: Apply for benefits
New Mexico 211: Call 211 for resources
Roadrunner Food Bank: Food banks
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: SNAP, TANF, emergency assistance
New York 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Food Bank for New York City: NYC food assistance
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York: Upstate NY
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
North Carolina 211: Call 211 for local help
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina: Food assistance
North Dakota Department of Human Services: Apply for benefits
North Dakota 211: Call 211 for resources
Great Plains Food Bank: Find food pantries
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Ohio 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Mid-Ohio Foodbank: Columbus food assistance
Cleveland Foodbank: Northeast Ohio
Oklahoma Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, child care
Oklahoma 211: Call 211 for local help
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma: Food assistance
Oregon Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
Oregon 211: Call 211 or visit 211Info.org
Oregon Food Bank: Find food pantries
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Pennsylvania 211: Call 211 for resources
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger: Food assistance
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: Western PA
Rhode Island Department of Human Services: Apply for benefits
Rhode Island 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Rhode Island Community Food Bank: Food assistance
South Carolina Department of Social Services: SNAP, TANF, child care
South Carolina 211: Call 211 for local help
Harvest Hope Food Bank: Food banks
South Dakota Department of Social Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
South Dakota 211: Call 211 for resources
Feeding South Dakota: Find food pantries
Tennessee Department of Human Services: SNAP, TANF, child care
Tennessee 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee: Nashville area
Texas Health and Human Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Texas 211: Call 211 or text ZIP to 898211
North Texas Food Bank: Dallas area - 13 counties
Houston Food Bank: Southeast Texas
San Antonio Food Bank: South Central Texas
Austin Area Urban League: Job training, education, housing
Lone Star Legal Aid: Free legal help
Utah Department of Workforce Services: SNAP, TANF, employment services
Utah 211: Call 211 for local resources
Utah Food Bank: Food assistance
Vermont Department for Children and Families: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
Vermont 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Vermont Foodbank: Find food pantries
Virginia Department of Social Services: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
Virginia 211: Call 211 for local help
Federation of Virginia Food Banks: Statewide food assistance
Washington Department of Social and Health Services: SNAP, TANF, healthcare
Washington 211: Call 211 or visit WA211.org
Northwest Harvest: Food banks
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources: SNAP, TANF, Medicaid
West Virginia 211: Call 211 for resources
Mountaineer Food Bank: Food assistance
Wisconsin Department of Health Services: FoodShare (SNAP), W-2, BadgerCare
Wisconsin 211: Call 211 or dial 2-1-1
Feeding Wisconsin: Find food banks
Wyoming Department of Family Services: SNAP, TANF, child care
Wyoming 211: Call 211 for local help
Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies: Food assistance
Nonpartisan organizations fighting for voting rights, civic engagement, racial justice, and accountability.
The nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization, fighting for racial justice, voter protection, and equal opportunity since 1909.
Visit NAACP →Defending civil liberties and constitutional rights through litigation, legislation, and community organizing across all 50 states.
Visit ACLU →Empowering voters and defending democracy through education, advocacy, and nonpartisan voter guides for over 100 years.
Visit LWV →Government accountability watchdog fighting gerrymandering, dark money in politics, and voter suppression at every level.
Visit Common Cause →Nonpartisan law and policy institute working to reform, revitalize, and defend democracy through voting rights and court reform.
Visit Brennan Center →Building political power for young people through voter registration drives, education campaigns, and youth civic engagement.
Visit Rock the Vote →Nonpartisan initiative co-chaired by Michelle Obama, dedicated to increasing voter participation and closing the voting gap.
Visit When We All Vote →Leading the movement for electoral reform including ranked choice voting, fair representation, and a stronger democracy.
Visit FairVote →The nation's largest online racial justice organization, running campaigns that create real accountability and systemic change.
Visit Color of Change →Tracking hate groups, fighting extremism, and seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of society through litigation.
Visit SPLC →Research-based policy solutions to end police violence, including use-of-force standards, accountability systems, and community oversight.
Visit Campaign Zero →Grassroots movement empowering local leaders to resist attacks on democracy and make Congress work for the people.
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