The single most important thing you can do to keep our democracy is to participate in the voting process. Isn't that what defines democracy?

Voting is a two-step process.

Step 1: Be informed

It is easy to be overwhelmed by the barrage of news and information we are exposed to on a daily basis. It is also easy to fall into the trap of getting information from one or two sources, sources that support what we believe, and from people who think they know something when they actually don't. Pick a handful of reliable sources that provide different viewpoints. To help make this selection, see the page on finding reliable sources of information.

Some possible articles to read.

• Making Informed Voting Decisions

• Informed Voter Guide

• Guide to Informed Voting

• The Importance of an Informed Vote

• The Essential Guide to Being a Thoughtful Voter and Engaged Citizen

• Informed Voting

Step 2: Vote

• Minnesota Vote 411

• Election Information You Need, Vote 411

• Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State

• Polling Place Finder

• Minnesota: Election Tools, Deadlines, Dates, Rules, and Links

• How to Vote in Minnesota

Our elected officials

• Minnesota House of Representatives - Membership

• Minnesota Senate - Membership

• Minnesota Elected Officials (State and National)

Other sites

U.S. Senate website

U.S. Congress website

Minnesota Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court

Minnesota Democratic Farmer Labor (DFL) website

Minnesota Republican Party website

I do not recommend visiting the website for the White House (Executive Branch). It is not impartial.