Midterm Elections

Even if you've been living in a cave, you likely know that the midterm elections are coming up on November 4.  If you haven't yet made up your mind about who to vote for, the Project Vote Smart site may be very helpful:

http://votesmart.org/

It's not a government site.  It's run by a nonprofit organization and provides nonpartisan information about "40,000 Politicians" running for offices from the national down to the local level.  After selecting a person you can find biographical information, facts about that person's positions and voting record, and even information about their campaign funding.  With a brief bit of research you can be prepared to elect the person you feel will best represent you and your cave-dwelling neighbors. 

(And for the folks in Louisiana, here's a link to the Public Affairs Research Council Guide to the 2014 Constitutional Amendments: http://www.parlouisiana.org/dynaengine/loadDocument.cfm?site=1002087&doc=par2014amends1stedition.pdf )