We are facing a critical election season. Television, radio, and print ads have bombarded voters with misinformation and outright distortions. Opponents to collective bargaining have invoked fears of child molesters and drunken teachers. Supporters of stopping a second bridge between the U.S. and Canada warn of millions of misspent dollars, and those who would slow down a move to increase clean energy call for the sanctity of the constitution and loss of jobs.

In all this confusion, progressive voters should welcome the recently published Michigan Progressive Voter Guide, put out by a combination of LGBT groups, Women’s groups, Labor and Environmental groups. Print versions are available and it is easily downloaded.

The online version is simple to use. People just have put in their zip code and a detailed list of endorsements will be displayed here:

http://www.mivoterguide.com.

There is also a smartphone application at: http://www.mivoterguide.com/mobile.html