Comparative research project on patterns of political participation and representation in six Latin American countries. Project description and research design, surveys, and translations available.

Free service which advises politically independent candidates on how to become councillors in England and Wales. Information about voting and election procedures, campaign tips, and FAQs.

Online publication by Stephen Coleman and John Gøtze reporting on citizen engagement with government, technologies for electronic participation, and UK and global case studies.

A non-partisan, non-profit organization that unites citizens from all walks of life in a shared campaign to raise voter turnout.

Works to activate punks and other disenfranchised young people to participate in elections and to build a coalition of informed voters who can individually and collectively influence public policy. Includes news, guest columns, cartoons, and stickers and flyers available for download.

A 6-part questionnaire which plots the taker's political positions on a four-point compass and plots estimates for the positions of 20th century leaders and mid-1990s British politicians.

Description of the participatory budgeting model used in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Housed at The University of Southern Mississippi. Core activities include after-school programs, service-learning, tutoring and mentoring, and civic leadership development throughout the state.

Promoting common sense government through citizen activism.