Homeland security? The death penalty? Immigration? Education? At YLI we believe that young Americans do care about the issues facing their generation and their nation. We also know that it is often hard to know what to do to make a difference.

Project Vote Smart is your resource to start making changes in your town, state, and nation. Use the links below to find your representatives in national and state government, to learn tools for effectively communicating with them, to read about the issues currently facing Congress, and much more.

What's Happening in Congress?
See the weekly schedule for both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

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Information on Government Officials
Find out who your representatives are and how to contact them – everyone from your U.S. Senator to your state's governor and your representatives in the state legislature.

YLI's Guide to Writing to an Elected Official ( 48KB)
Want to make sure politicians know what you think about the issues? Use our guide to help write a letter to your elected official.

Search Campaign Finance Information
Interested in finding out how candidates raise money to run for office? Find information on donations to candidates from individuals, interest groups, corporations, and political action committees (PACs).