So you want to fix a problem in your local community, maybe get all those pot holes filled, or that local park cleaned up. You probably need to take this up with local government, but which kind of local government? There are tens of thousands of governments in the United States, many in obscure types you never think of.

What were you watching? Off-year elections don't usually get a lot of attention. But last night, progressives around the country were glued to results coming in from the 11 states where votes were cast. From Mississippi to Maine, Ohio to Arizona, from statewide referenda to small-town city councils, we saw impressive, and sometimes unexpected, progressive victories.

There were a lot of broken hearts on election day. But in California, proponents of public education have big reasons to celebrate. California voters passed a constitutional amendment changing the budget process from a 2/3 vote to a simple majority, a bold step forward and a chance to end the yearly budget gridlock. And they elected a Governor and legislators who have pledged to end the cuts and restore funding to California's public education. But the real story isn't what was accomplished

Ok, maybe not a user's guide exactly. But this month in the New Campus, we're featuring classes that can help you navigate the waters of GOTV and avoid the hidden reefs and mines that cost valuable time and money. This six part series highlights important aspects of GOTV work, including managing volunteers, controlling Early Vote data, integrating your online efforts, and more. We'll host recordings of every session right here, so that you can view them any time. Session I: Organizer's