Geek the Vote 2008

Popular Mechanics has compiled "Geek the Vote 2008," a list of links "to make it easier to compare leading presidential candidates on several issues" related to science and technology. The site offers coverage of the candidates' positions in 8 areas: automotive, digital/tech, energy/climate, environment, gun control, infrastructure, science/education, and space.

The Popular Mechanics Geek the Vote 2008 can offer you additional information on the candidates' positions to complement the list compiled by ONE on the candidates' positions on combating extreme poverty and global disease, the list compiled by Global Development Matters on the candidates' positions on global development issues, the list compiled by Grist on the candidates' environmental positions, and the list compiled by the League of Conservation Voters on the candidates' energy plans and policies.

New Blog on Global Development Issues

A new blog, Global Development Matters, has been launched by the Center for Global Development.

"Global Development Matters is designed to engage U.S. citizens and leaders in examining how rich world policies affect global poverty reduction. As we make decisions on the eve of the 2008 U.S. presidential election, understanding the connection between global development and U.S. political choices is now more relevant than ever." You can read their updates on where the candidates stand on global development issues.