Annenberg Classroom
This resource provides the language of the Sixteenth Amendment (1913) as well as information about tax protests and taxation as regulation, as well as a timeline that highlights major moments in taxation in the United States.
Running for Office
New York State Board of Elections
New York State provides information about qualifications for statewide office, guidance about completing a petition, and filing dates. Consult your local municipality for information about running for office in your city, town, or village.
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Americans’ Dismal Views of the Nation’s Politics: Candidate Quality and What Drives Elected Officials to Run for Office
Pew Research Center
Americans have long been critical of politicians and skeptical of the federal government. But today, Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon. This report investigates why that is.
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Young People Should Start Running for Local and Statewide Office
Teen Vogue
In this op-ed, Run for Something co-executive director Amanda Litman explains why young people need to get into politics.
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NY& Running for Office
New York Now/PBS
This video reviews the basics of running for an elected position in local or state government.