I do not follow politics

Identify an institution, inspect a claim and choose a useful next action.

5 guides, in a suggested order. Read at your own pace.

1. Why should I care about politics? →Politics becomes easier to understand when you start with one decision that affects your life.2 min read
2. Country, State, government and party: what is the difference? →A country, its public institutions, the government in office and a political party are different things.2 min read
3. Union, state or local government: who is responsible? →Ask separately who can make the rule, who funds the service and who runs it.2 min read
4. How do I check a political claim before sharing it? →Find out what is being claimed, what evidence supports it and what remains uncertain.2 min read
5. Complaint, RTI, police report or court: which route fits? →First decide whether you need action, an existing record, an investigation or a legal remedy.2 min read