The 21st Century Guide to Being an Informed Citizen

POP THAT BIAS BUBBLE

Have a (civil) conversation with a friend you disagree with on a local political topic, preferably in person. (Try not to chicken out and hide behind a screen.)

CHECK YO'SELF

ANYONE with a computer and a connection can throw up misleading information on the internet in seconds these days. Avoid getting duped by checking your sources, sticking to reputable websites and outlets, and fostering a healthy skepticism.

Treat the internet like the front page of the National Enquirer - excellent at getting your attention in the grocery line, but also false, inflammatory and generally ridiculous.

OPINIONS ARE LIKE ...

Americans love to shout about freedom (and we should!), but it goes both ways. Someone else is allowed to disagree with your strongly held beliefs ... just make sure you can tell the difference between strongly held beliefs and basic facts and you'll be a-okay.

VOTE

We don't care how (friendly reminder: we do not endorse candidates.) Just fill out that little sheet of paper, drop it or mail it (don't forget the stamp) and ask your family and friends to do the same.

SHOW UP

Attend a public meeting or two, when you can. And when you can't ...

Read your community newspaper!

#informedcitizensarethebestcitizens

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