Fact-checking resources
- FactCheck.org
Annenberg Political Factcheck - a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center. 'Monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players.' - FactChecker (Washington Post)
Weekly blog from the Washington Post. - PolitiFact.com
From the St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly. Has a 'Truth-O-Meter' scorecard checking the attacks on the candidates (includes explanations). Also see their Punditfact page. - PunditFact
"Dedicated to checking the accuracy of claims by pundits, columnists, bloggers, political analysts, the hosts and guests of talk shows, and other members of the media." - Snopes.com
"Oldest and largest fact-checking site on the Internet."
michigan voter info
- Michigan Voter Information Center (Dept of State)
Includes information on upcoming ballots, your clerk, voting at home (absentee/mail-in), registering to vote, deadlines, in-person voting, accessible voting, and your polling place location. - Specific information on absentee voting from the Michigan Department of State:
- For more information on absentee voting, or to register to vote, go to Michigan.gov/Vote.
- All registered voters can apply for an absent voter ballot and may do so by filling out an online form at Michigan.gov/Vote and providing information including their driver’s license or state ID card number and the last four digits of their Social Security number.
- Alternatively, voters may print out an application form from the site and send it, or a written, signed request for a ballot, to their clerk. They can mail their request, email a scan or photo of it or deliver it in person. Voters can find their clerk’s contact information at Michigan.gov/Vote.
- Voters with print disabilities may apply online for an accessible electronic absent voter ballot at Michigan.gov/Vote or Michigan.gov/AccessibleBallot. The accessible ballot can be completed electronically, printed and returned to their clerk.
