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Why You Should Download Countable

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Why You Should Download Countable

So you hate politics. That's okay. In one aspect or another, everyone has their qualms about our current political climate. But if you're paying any attention to the news at all, you know that now more than ever it is important to not only have a thorough understanding of what is happening in our country but also voice your opinions with the intent to affect change. One way that people are trying to do just that is with an app called Countable.

The app's goal is give you access to all of the bills and pieces of legislation that are being put up to a vote in Congress, and shows you them in a way that is simple and easy to understand. You can read summaries of legislation that are active or upcoming, as well as read explanations as to why people vote yes and no. It gives you both sides of the issue, presenting you with a balanced description so that you can form your own educated and informed opinion.

When you sign up, Countable uses the zip code that you provide to not only show you who your representatives are, but also allow you to get in contact with them and voice your opinions with the touch of a button. You can tell your representatives how you want them to vote, whether or not you think they should vote yea or nay. You can read biographies and get background information on elected officials, and essentially, hold them accountable for their votes and how you believe they are representing you. You can even customize Countable to show you pieces of legislation that address matters that are important to you.

It's not hard in this day and age to get caught up in the negativity that is politics. It is easy to sit back and let others do the work and hope for the best. I know that as a college student, I often read the news on my Twitter feed and talk to other people about what's going on, but that's usually where it ends. We think that there is nothing that we can truly do to make a difference, but that is so far from true. Even the smallest step and the tiniest effort can leave a lasting impact, and that kind of attitude and effort is what our country needs now more than ever.

You can keep up with what's going on in our government and use your voice to make a difference, all in one easy to reach place. So what are you waiting for? Download Countable for free. Do your part. Speak up.

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