On the Issues

On the Issues

"On The Issues" or "OnTheIssues" is a non-partisan and non-profit organization providing information to voters about candidates, primarily via their web site. [ [http://www.ontheissues.org "OnTheIssues.org"] . Retrieved 2008-05-18.] This organization was started in 1996, went non-profit in 2000, and is currently run primarily by volunteers. [ [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ9FJ_LCYWE "Political non-profit organizer"] (YouTube interview with Jesse Gordon of OnTheIssues.org). Retrieved 2008-05-18.]

The president and CEO of "On the Issues" is Naomi Lichtenberg. [http://www.ontheissues.org/about.htm "About"] , "On The Issues". Retrieved 2008-05-18.] The editor-in-chief and content manager is Jesse Gordon. Their headquarters is in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The mission of this organization is to help voters pick candidates "based on issues rather than on personalities and popularity." Their slogan is: "Every political leader on every issue." They obtain their information from newspapers, speeches, press releases, and the Internet.

"OnTheIssues" has a reputation for helping voters to make educated decisions. [Elder, Jeff and Paynter, Marion. [http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-8579453_ITM "How to surf the political wave"] , Knight-Ridder via" Charlotte Observer" (2004-09-16): "There are excellent nonpartisan sites that can help you reach an educated decision on issues and races. You might start with www.OnTheIssues.org...." Retrieved 2008-05-18.] Among other things, they offer an online quiz "that aims to bring together the politically compatible – a wonk's version of an online dating service." [Calvan, Bobby. [http://www.sacbee.com/racefor08/story/657862.html "Political matches made in cyberspace: Online 'dating games' aim to help voters find compatible candidates"] , "Sacramento Bee" (2008-01-24). Retrieved 2008-05-18.]

ee also

*Project Vote Smart
*On The Issues Feminist Magazine

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