THE "ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT" www.TheCitizensWhoCare.org Shortcut to this page: http://bit.ly/h9ExWN The "Accountability Project" is a platform for citizens to document Republican candidates and their public statements at local events, as well as their campaign tactics. It allows you to submit videos, recordings, and other items for publication online, so that candidates see that there's a cost to their dishonest statements -- and so that everyday citizens can see what their Republican candidates for office are saying. Sign up today to be a part of the Accountability Project here . How to participate: The American people deserve an honest debate -- and far too often, candidates try to make misleading attacks and false claims under the radar. This project seeks to shine a light on those practices, and you have a crucial role to play in making it happen. This project will enable folks to keep track of Republican candidates running for every office, up and down the ballot. There are several ways in which folks can participate: -- If you have anything that can record video -- from a cell phone to a video camera -- you can go to public events and record what candidates say. Send audio recordings to: Democratic National Committee, 430 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 -- If you receive any mailings or literature from candidates, you can post them online for all to see. -- If you hear of any upcoming public events for Republican candidates in your area, let everyone know so that other concerned citizens can attend. Report or find a local event here . Best Practices for Filming Public Events Your actions, attitude, and manners will be under scrutiny and you should act appropriately. Always comply with the law and don’t be rude or obnoxious—being polite gets you a lot farther. Don't misrepresent who you are or why you are there. Always tell the truth. Never state that you are an employee or agent of the Democratic National Committee or any campaign or that you are working on their behalf. Never talk to the speaker you are filming. Never ask him or her questions or get in their way. Don’t disrupt the event or disturb other attendees. Do not attempt to gain unauthorized access to or record events at private locations. However, if an event is being held in a in a public park, or other public location, you do not have to leave. However, if you are uncomfortable, you should absolutely leave. Even if you are at a public location, do not record any private conversations or comments. Only record the public statements of the speaker. Tips for Taking Good Videos Ideally, the shot should include just the speaker’s body as much as possible. Try to make sure there are no obstacles blocking your shot. Try not to shake—a small tripod that sits on a table is only about 8 inches tall and can be very helpful. If individuals are talking loudly nearby, it’s best to move to a location where their voices will not block the speaker you are filming. ©2007-2012, www.TheCitizensWhoCare.org/accountability-project.html