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How a Bill Becomes Law
A clear, jargon-free walkthrough of the federal and state legislative process.
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Civic Education & Voter Information
Equipping citizens, students, and communities with the knowledge and tools to participate fully in American democracy.
240+
Curriculum units available
Free to download
1,800+
Educators using NCRRRI materials
Across 42 states
50
State voter guides
Updated for 2026
18
Civic literacy guides
Plain-language
Voter Information
Voter Information Center
Everything you need to register, prepare, and cast your ballot — for every state.
Check Your Registration
Verify your voter registration status in your state and update your address if you've moved.
Check StatusRegister to Vote
Step-by-step registration guides for all 50 states, including online, mail, and in-person options.
Register NowFind Your Polling Place
Locate your polling location, early voting sites, and drop-box locations for your jurisdiction.
Find LocationKnow Your Voting Rights
Plain-language guides to your legal rights at the polls — what's allowed, what's not, and how to report violations.
Read Your RightsID Requirements by State
Voter ID laws vary widely. Know exactly what you need to bring — or not bring — in your state.
Check Your StateAbsentee & Mail Voting
How to request, complete, and return an absentee or mail ballot in your state, with key deadlines.
Learn HowCurriculum
Youth Civic Curriculum
Free, standards-aligned curriculum for K–12 and college educators on civil rights history, constitutional law, and civic participation.
Grades K–56 units
Foundations of Fairness
Age-appropriate lessons on equality, community, and the meaning of rights. Includes storytelling, art projects, and discussion guides.
Grades 6–88 units
The Civil Rights Movement
Deep-dive units on the history of civil rights struggles in America — from Reconstruction through the present day. Primary sources included.
Grades 9–1210 units
Constitutional Rights & Civic Power
Advanced curriculum on constitutional law, landmark Supreme Court cases, voting rights legislation, and contemporary civil rights issues.
College / Adult6 units
Civil Rights Research Methods
University-level modules on documenting disparities, oral history methodology, data analysis, and community advocacy.
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Civic Literacy
Civic Literacy Program
Plain-language guides to your rights, how government works, and how to engage your elected officials.
Guide 0210 min read
Understanding Your Local Government
Who runs your city, county, and school board — and how to make your voice heard at every level.
Read GuideGuide 036 min read
How to Contact Your Elected Officials
Templates, tips, and best practices for writing, calling, and meeting with your representatives.
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Your Rights During a Police Encounter
Know your Fourth and Fifth Amendment rights. What you can say, what you must say, and what to do afterward.
Read GuideGuide 0515 min read
Filing a Civil Rights Complaint
Step-by-step guidance on filing complaints with the DOJ, EEOC, HUD, and state civil rights agencies.
Read GuideGuide 069 min read
Understanding Redistricting
How district lines are drawn, why it matters for your vote, and how to participate in the process.
Read GuideTake Action
Knowledge is the first step. Action is the next.
Your testimony, your vote, and your voice are what make the record complete. Join the national effort to document and defend civil rights in America.