How do you stay up to date on government issues, using your Android?

It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

That's the conclusion of Abraham Lincoln's Gettsyburg Address. Did you read it? I tend to glance, rather than read, when the text is familiar. I read it today, though. Of the people, by the people, for the people... it rolls of the tongue nicely. But if the government will perish from the earth if we the people allow it, we the people better take our responsibility seriously. Voting left or right, once every four years, might not cut it.

If you are following issues as they transpire, you'll find yourself educated and engaged. Our country is great because we have the privilege of participating in the governing. Just making a small change can be a great way to increase your participation in this privilege. Did you know there's a White House app? It includes news, speeches, briefings, and photo and video archives. A very cool feature that was recently added is access to We the People petitions, so you can actually sign petitions, such as HSLDA's Romeike family petition, from your Android.

It's pretty neat to really have access to what's going on in the White House. This app allows you to see and learn about exactly what you'd like, meaning you choose the news you hear, instead of your newscaster of choice. Don't pursue the topics you're not concerned about...delve deeper and watch videos about the issues that affect you personally. Just start; download the app and browse around a little. If you check in once a day, while you're waiting in line for a few minutes, your current events knowledge will skyrocket.

Download the app from the Google Play Store here.