It is said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Certainly pictures of candidates can be very important information in a voter’s decision process. But, unfortunately, a vast majority of voters have no idea what the candidates on their ballots look like, especially for State, county, and local offices.

Want to find the closest Democrat in your neighborhood? Let Barack Obama help you. His new app allows you to find Democrats on a map, with their name and address. Borderline creepy? Or is he taking canvassing to the next level?

A Richmond, CA oil refinery caught fire late yesterday and has been extinguished. The Chevron fire at an east-bay plant which is the second largest oil refinery in the state of California and accounts for approximately 1/8 of oil refinement in the state could have a big effect on California gas prices.

Strange but eerily familiar events are taking place in Russia as the trial of Russian punk band, Pussy Riot, continues this week:

Strange but eerily familiar events are taking place in Russia as the trial of Russian punk band, Pussy Riot, continues this week:

For an Arizona group looking to transition their state to an open primary system, a current court battle over election law may serve as a speed bump towards a long-term electoral solution.