One area of focus for the Forward Party is helping voters become more informed and more engaged. We have put together a list of resources we suggest any voter visit to learn more about the issues in their area, and the candidates running for office. Below is a list of websites we suggest all voters visit.
Democracy North Carolina offers a Nonprofit Voter Engagement Program (NPVE) that supports nonprofit service providers in their voter engagement efforts. They provide:
- Training and voter education materials
- Up-to-date information on election laws
- Assistance with mobilizing voters
- Help in tailoring voter engagement plans for organizations
- The program offers grants to nonprofits interested in participating in voter engagement activities
Nonprofit Vote is a leading source of nonpartisan resources to help nonprofits integrate voter engagement into their work. They assist nonprofits in:
- Engaging the people they serve in voting and elections
- Providing resources for nonpartisan voter engagement activities
- Coordiante national voter registration drives
Vote Smart is a non-profit organization providing free, factual, and unbiased information on candidates and elected officials to American voters.
- Founded over 30 years ago by Presidents Ford and Carter
- Offers trusted, factual tools to combat political deception
- Covers information from various states across the US
- Longest-running unbiased project funded by citizens
The NCSBE is a state agency responsible for overseeing elections and campaign finance in North Carolina.
- Administers elections and campaign finance disclosure
- Board members appointed by the Governor
- Ensures balanced political representation
- Provides official Election Results for NC
Ballotpedia is a digital encyclopedia of American politics, offering unbiased information on elections, politics, and policy.
- Provides curated content on all levels of U.S. politics
- Comprehensive resource for key policy areas
- Committed to maintaining content neutrality
- Covers elections and issues across the United States
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative aims to foster productive engagement on challenging societal issues within the Davidson College community and beyond.
- Creates opportunities for discussing contentious issues
- Teaches deliberative skills and constructive instincts
- Builds community and catalyzes creative solutions
- Analyzes its own processes for improvement
The Issue of the Week feature presents timely discussions on current events, social issues, and political matters relevant to today's society.
- Covers various topics affecting current affairs
- Presents op-ed pieces with diverse viewpoints
- Aligns with Forward party majority views
- Encourages engagement with contemporary issues
