Broadcast news, the Internet, magazines, newspapers, and social media make it easier than ever for individuals, companies, and organizations to broadcast their messages.  These media also make it easier than ever for you to get information about the issues and policies that you care about. 

With all of this information flowing, it is more important than ever for you to investigate the truth and verify the "facts."

The resources on this page will help you to learn more about the candidates, issues, and policies being discussed during this election.  Use critical thinking and the fact check resources to verify what you learn. 

Contact these UW librarians for research help:

• News Librarian:
  Glenda Pearson (info)
  pearson@u.washington.edu

• News & Communication Studies Librarian:
  Jessica Albano (info)
  jalbano@u.washington.edu

• U.S. Documents Librarian:
  Cassandra Hartnett (info)
  cass@u.washington.edu 
  
  
• Political Science & Public Affairs Librarian:
  Emily Keller (info)
  emkeller@u.washington.edu

Election 2012 display and events in the UW Libraries:

Campaign Rhetoric: Fact or Fiction?
Editorial Cartoons & Campaign Memorabilia Display
Ground Floor, Suzzallo LIbrary
July through December 2012

Library events including Debate Watch Parties and an Election Night Watch Party are listed on the UW Votes website.    

These subject guides provide additional resources that may help with your research.