Vote Smart - Facts For All

Meet Civic Sage

Ask real questions about politics—and get clear, factual answers.

Civic Sage pulls directly from Vote Smart's verified, nonpartisan research. No opinions. No spin. Just trusted context.

Built with boundaries, on purpose So you get facts you can trust.

You can ask about:

Your representatives & their biographies
Voting records, legislation, & ballots
Special interest groups & political influence
How government works

HAVE OUR BACKS

OFFICIALS LEGISLATION INTEREST GROUPS PUBLIC STATEMENTS COMMITTEES VETOES

Tweet - "Asked @TikTok at @SenateCommerce about @WSJ article that described how its algorithm serves up inappropriate videos to minors. They couldn't give me a direct answer. Parents deserve better from these social media companies. My bills would increase transparency & accountability."

Social Media

By: John Thune

Date: Oct. 26, 2021

Issues: Technology and Communication

"Asked @TikTok at @SenateCommerce about @WSJ article that described how its algorithm serves up inappropriate videos to minors. They couldn't give me a direct answer. Parents deserve better from these social media companies. My bills would increase transparency & accountability."

@SenJohnThune

Source

Meet Civic Sage

You can ask about:

Tweet - "Asked @TikTok at @SenateCommerce about @WSJ article that described how its algorithm serves up inappropriate videos to minors. They couldn't give me a direct answer. Parents deserve better from these social media companies. My bills would increase transparency & accountability."

Social Media

Navigation

Our Mission