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244 years ago, the Second Continental Congress adopted the flag of our
nation. Thirteen alternate red and white stripes, thirteen stars on a blue
background. Everything the colonies had been, and everything they could
become as states of a new nation, was woven into that flag.

This nation was built so that we might continue to work together for
centuries to come, forever improving on the American promise. Our job as
Americans is to pursue unity.

At [2]Vote Smart, we know that elected officials are in their seats to work
for the collective benefit of all Americans, not for parties or special
interests. We began our project thirty years ago on that very principle.
There is a lot in this nation that needs healing -- if we ever forget what
it is, we only need to look toward the flag and everything it stands for.
Independence, common ground, and a government made up of good people who
are expected to work together, to name a few.

To find these qualities in our nation again, we need to find unity and cast
away division. It is the responsibility of each generation to take on the
hard work of starting conversations with our fellow citizens about what
brings us together.

Vote Smart can’t think of anything more unifying than the facts, and we’re
hard at work to provide just that. If you believe in this mission, we hope
you’ll join us and [3]help us out however you can.

Warmly,

Emilyn Crabbe

[4]Vote Smart Development and Communications Associate

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[8]Vote Smart is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that provides
accurate information about candidates, elected officials, and key pieces of
legislation. By providing information in an easy and accessible manner,
Vote Smart believes that citizens can better defend themselves from the
questionable rhetoric and misrepresentation that characterizes present-day
political campaigns.

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