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August is National Civility Month, and finding common ground in politics without name-calling might seem like an insurmountable task. A South Dakota expert said a lot of factors led to this point, but some brave steps could ease the tension. David Wiltse, associate professor of political science at South Dakota State University, said researchers have noticed a rise in "negative partisanship." Influenced by what they see on social media, he said people's enthusiasm for their own political party is outweighed by a desire to demonize those aligned with the other major party. ...

Iowans have a chance to cast their first unofficial ballot for president as this year's State Fair draws to a close Sunday, and the Secretary of State is encouraging people to take part while registering to vote if they have not done so. The Iowa State Fair has long been known for agriculture, celebrity likenesses carved in butter, and -- as host of the first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses -- grassroots political campaigning. This year is no exception. ...

You may have been told that restrictive laws surrounding the right to vote in Idaho protect us from voter fraud. However, they actually thwart citizens from voting in elections they

Arizona voting-rights groups say municipal elections do not get the voter turnout they deserve. In an effort to get more people engaged, the group Mi Familia Vota hosts one of its Arizona bilingual voter education sessions - this one in Tucson tomorrow. They will cover the August 1st primary, as well as the November 7th general election for the City of Tucson. ...

As municipal elections in Tennessee fast approach, groups are making an urgent push for more voter education in the Nashville metro area. More than 4.5 million Tennessee voters could cast ballots in the Metropolitan General Election on Aug. 3. ...