In the age of technology, it’s easier than ever to get informed about current events. There are thousands upon thousands of apps that make it easy to consume news in your preferred format and share your thoughts on what’s going on in the world.
If you’re interested in politics specifically, there are hundreds of apps that allow you to not only keep up with what’s happening in the US and beyond, but also to stay involved and engaged with the political process by making it easy to get in touch with your representatives and rally around important causes.
With so many options out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve put together this list of ten apps that are perfect for any politically-minded person looking for a new way to consume news and stay involved with what’s going on. Whether you want something that provides a broad overview of national and world events or something more niche—like an app that helps you keep up with your local government—we’ve got you covered!
Best Apps For Politics
Keeping track of the political landscape is increasingly difficult with the furious pace of the 24-hour news cycle and the increasingly complex web of dark money that drives D.C.
Nevertheless, there is still hope — and it is much closer than you might think.
Business Insider combed the web and found 11 apps that will help to keep you stay on top of the political world and get the most out of your government. Whether you prefer to get your news straight from congressional hearings, want to fact-check your elected officials, or even just find out who your local Representative is, these are the apps to try.
Countable
Countable
facebook/countable
Want to see what your representatives in Washington are actually up to?
Launched in May 2014, Countable uses location technology to link users to their personal representatives. From there, users can see everything their members of Congress are voting on and read quick versions of bills hitting the floor.
Users can even vote on the legislation before their representative does — in a way. Votes made on the app are delivered to the politician’s office and once the bill is voted on, participants can see whether or not their lawmaker supported them on the issue.
Download the app here.
Politifact
Politifact
itunes.apple.com
Politifact measures the truthfulness of politicians based on in-house research.
The app, an offshoot of the popular fact checking site Politifact.com, which is produced by the Tampa Bay Times. It features the “truth index,” a daily tally displaying how honest individual politicians have been in any given day, based on the most recent statements they’ve made.
There is also a flip-o-meter, which measures the latest policy
flip-flops
going on in Washington.
Download here.
PollTracker
PollTracker
itunes.apple.com
PollTracker aggregates all publicly available polling data, combines it in a regression analysis, and uses the results to produce averages, in-depth breakdowns, and graphics of the numbers.
During political races, for example, a politician’s polling over time can be plotted on a graph alongside their opponent’s.
The app, produced by Talking Points Memo Media, entered the spotlight during the 2012 presidential election, when its popularity spiked.
Polltracker also offers analysis from TPM reporters and allows users to receive push notifications for new polling data.
Get the app here.
Dollarocracy
Dollarocracy
itunes.apple.com
The ultimate question in Washington: Where does all the money come from?
Dollarocracy, powered by the Center for Responsive Politics, attempts to partially answer that question by following the D.C. cash trail to the source.
The app includes financial profiles for each member of Congress and displays their top donors, industry supporters, and contributions from special interest groups. Users can also see which politicians receive the most money overall and explore broader spending profiles of congressional and senate races.
Download here.
Sitegeist
Sitegeist
itunes.apple.com
Ever wonder about the political leanings of the people living down the street?
Sitegeist, powered by the Sunlight Foundation, draws on a bank of publicly available, national information to compile accessible statistics about political positions in specific areas.
Using your location, Sitegeist stats display data on the surrounding demographics as well as the voting tendencies and political contributions of your neighbors.
Download the app here.
Robert’s Rules of Order: eBook
Robert’s Rules of Order
Apple Store
Robert’s Rules of Order is the official guide to parliamentary procedure.
While this is not an app per se, the eBook is available for free on your phone. It’s a must read for anyone who is trying to understand what is going on in Congress or running a drug cartel.
Download the eBook here.
Congress+
Congress +
itunes.apple.com
This app offers a one stop source for information on each of the 535 members of Congress.
Congress+, produced by the Cohen Research Group, delivers in-depth information on each member of the House and the Senate, including biographical information, contact information, campaign statistics, and more.
Users can also follow legislative activity in real time, tracking any sponsored or co-sponsored bills a representative is supporting. Cohen Research Group also offers more specific versions of this app, such as Texas in Your Pocket, which gives information on the Texas state legislature.
Get the app here.
C-SPAN Radio App
cspan radio app
itunes.apple.com
C-SPAN radio opens up the Capitol Building to any American willing to listen.
Users can listen in on any congressional hearing when Congress is in session, allowing them to follow federal lawmakers on subjects like immigration, LGBT rights, and virtually anything else hitting the House and Senate floors.
Download the app here.
The Congressional Record
Congressional Record
Apple Store
Every day, the Library of Congress compiles the Congressional Record, which has now been converted into an app.
The Congressional Record contains the complete events of the day on the Hill, including debates, proceedings and information on the status of the latest bills, treaties, and resolutions.
This app gives users access to the full document, as well as the record’s full archives. Users can search the database by date, subject, or keyword. The app makes the documents easily sharable, allowing copy and paste functions and an email link.
Download the app here.
Open States
OpenStates
Apple Store
Open States is a state government database which uses location services to identify a user’s district representatives and then gives them access to a host of information on the leaders affecting their immediate community.
All state legislative activity is accessible on the app’s platform, as well as voting records, committee assignments, campaign finance, and bill sponsorship information.
Often-confusing district boundaries are also drawn out on the app’s maps.
Download Open States here.
The White House Official App
White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue AP
The White House official app is designed to give you a peek inside 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
It features the White House blog, press briefings, live streams of presidential activity across the country, and the commander-in-chief’s official photo and video archives.
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Newsmax
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Newsmax
Newsmax Media
News & Magazines
Get the latest in politics, breaking news, world events, finance and health.
4.2
Ratings
27K+
Reviews
1M+
Downloads
Free
Google Play
Free
App Store
Free
OANN: Live Breaking News
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OANN: Live Breaking News
Herring Networks
News & Magazines
(Official) One America News Network delivers a credible source for news
4.2
Ratings
6K+
Reviews
1M+
Downloads
Free
Google Play
Free
App Store
Free
The Epoch Times: Breaking News
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The Epoch Times: Breaking News
Epoch Times Association Inc
News & Magazines
National, China, Live & News, Opinion
4.8
Ratings
262K+
Reviews
1M+
Downloads
Free
Fresh
In App Purchases
Google Play
Free In-App Purchases
App Store
Free In-App Purchases
POLITICO
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POLITICO
POLITICO
News & Magazines
Gain access to the latest must-read political news on the go.
4.6
Ratings
50K+
Reviews
500K+
Downloads
Free
Google Play
Free
App Store
Free
The Daily Wire
5
The Daily Wire
The Daily Wire
News & Magazines
Download the web’s fastest-growing conservative commentary led by Ben Shapiro.
4.5
Ratings
14K+
Reviews
500K+
Downloads
Free
Google Play
Free
App Store
Free
US Politics News
6
US Politics News
Loyal Foundry
News & Magazines
News reports, analysis and commentary on U.S. national and state politics.
4.1
Ratings
427+
Reviews
10K+
Downloads
Free
In App Purchases
Google Play
Free In-App Purchases
App Store
Free In-App Purchases
AllSides
7
AllSides
AllSides
News & Magazines
Don’t be fooled by media bias. Get balanced news and media bias ratings.
4.4
Ratings
320+
Reviews
10K+
Downloads
Free
Google Play
Free
App Store
Free
Real America’s Voice
8
Real America’s Voice
Performance One Media
News & Magazines
Conservative American news and entertainment
4.4
Ratings
2K+
Reviews
100K+
Downloads
Free
Fresh
Google Play
Free
App Store
Free
AP News
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AP News
The Associated Press
News & Magazines
Stay informed. Get all your global to local news with AP News!
4.7
Ratings
130K+
Reviews
1M+
Downloads
Free
Feature Rich
Fresh
Google Play
Free
RSBN
10
RSBN
RSBN
News & Magazines
RSBN brings you live election coverage like no one else in the media!
4.9
Ratings
15K+
Reviews
100K+
Downloads
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