"In the long perspective of history, the right to vote has been one of the strongest pillars of a free society. Our first duty is to protect this right against all encroachment."

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Learn About Voting

Voting is a right that’s central to our democracy. Your vote matters for every election at every governmental level. Learn more about why we vote and how you get registered to vote.

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Tools for Making Decisions

Would you like like to know how to get the information that will help you choose candidates or decide how to vote on an initiative? Here are some helpful tools.

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Tools for Understanding Media Bias

It’s essential to know where your information is coming from. How information is delivered to you often influences how you perceive it. Hidden biases can mislead and manipulate you. Learn more.

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Civil Discourse

We don't all agree on issues, but we can discuss them in public venues in a productive fashion. To enhance participation in democracy, Civil discourse is essential. Such civic conversations – at a minimum – reflect careful and respectful listening to diverse perspectives through orderly, constructive exchanges with the aim of improved governmental decisions, processes and policy.

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Learn About Our Government

Why do we pay taxes? What are the responsibilities of our state government? What are the responsibilities of our federal government? Click the Learn More button to see the civics education resources offered by our friends in the Bellingham League of Women Voters.

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"In the long perspective of history, the right to vote has been one of the strongest pillars of a free society. Our first duty is to protect this right against all encroachment."