How to engage

You get straight-up bipartisan facts and proposals presented with fun graphics. No bias. No jargon. No legalese. You voice your thoughts, give feedback, and engage with experts and TheChisel community. Our forefathers had the quill. You have TheChisel. So don’t just vote, chisel! Here’s how:

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What users are saying

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