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Turin Horse Uses Data to Analyze Legislative Efficiency
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Turin Horse Uses Data to Analyze Legislative Efficiency

There are many substantial barriers to finding trustworthy and meaningful sources of political information. Poor decision-making at the ballot box based on bias or un-contextualized information decouples government political action and voter accountability. These decisions spur higher rates of local corruption, greater cost for municipal bonds, lower voter turnout, signs

DemocracyLab Dec 3, 2019 • 1 min read
Undebate Creates On Demand Debate Experience to Educate Voters
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Undebate Creates On Demand Debate Experience to Educate Voters

In your last local election, how well did you know the candidates? If you’re like many Americans, the answer is likely, “not very well.” In fact, citizens often skip voting on races like school board and city council because they don't know who any of the candidates are and

DemocracyLab Dec 3, 2019 • 2 min read
Town Hall Project Promotes Political Accountability
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Town Hall Project Promotes Political Accountability

For citizens who want to keep track of their local government’s activities and policies, the only option was constant proactive engagement… until Town Hall Project was launched in January 2017. Borne out of a Google spreadsheet, the site will tell you—based on your zip code—who your representatives

DemocracyLab Dec 3, 2019 • 2 min read
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