Regular listings | ReformParty.org The Reform Party of the United States of America is a political party that seeks to change American politics. On this site, you can find details on Reform party candidates and state reform parties. The site also has the Reform Party platform where you can learn about the party's political objectives. http://www.reformparty.org/ |
| GovEngine.com A search engine dedicated to providing access to all levels of the American government as well as the court system. Most of the information is organization by state, but one can also browse for federal resources. In addition, websites for Guam, American Samoa and the Virgin Islands can be found here. http://www.govengine.com/ |
| Capsteps.com Capitol Steps is a weekly political humor site covering different aspects of U.S. politics. There is an archive of the radio program of the same name and you can also listen to the live version of the show. You can also see the Capitol Steps on YouTube and MySpace. http://www.capsteps.com/ |
| RobertsRules.com The book, Robert’s Rules of Order, presents information on the famous set of rules that governs parliaments, large companies and all kinds of committees. You can access official interpretations of the Rules to settle disputes. One can also buy copies of the Rules in book form from the site. http://www.robertsrules.com/ |
| Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA) A non-partisan organization that provides a forum for the study and analysis of Canada's international policies and position in the world. The site's Resource Center has valuable research materials such as the Canadian Foreign Relations Index, a comprehensive bibliography on Canadian foreign relations. http://www.opencanada.org/ |
| Public Agenda Public Agenda’s mission is to unite American politicians and the public with regard to important policy issues. You can find a variety of interesting issue guides and research guides to inform yourself on matters of public policy. The website also has a section dedicated to the state of US finance. http://publicagenda.org/ |
| Ballot Access News A news website edited by Richard Winger that covers politics in the United States, with a focus on ballot and election coverage. The website has an archive of coverage and analysis dating back to 2004, with both federal and state issues. Readers can also subscribe to the latest issue of Ballot Access News by email. http://www.ballot-access.org/ |
| The Center for Responsive Politics A non-profit organization that tracks the money used in elections and politics. Find out which candidates received the most donations, what were the most expensive congressional races, and what is the net worth of a particular politician. The organization conducts research on behalf of the media, academics and the public at large. http://www.opensecrets.org/ |
| Media Research Center (MRC) A media watchdog supported by American Conservatives. The MRC is dedicated to exposing and neutralizing Liberal media bias. Read how to take action if you want to support the organization's goals. Sign up for the MRC’s CyberAlert, which shows examples of liberal bias. http://www.mrc.org/ |
| National Review A conservative American publication dedicated to providing serious commentary on American politics. The site provides articles on military and financial issues. You can also find a classifieds section here and a review of noteworthy blogs. http://www.nationalreview.com/ |
| Republican National Committee The official website of the Republican National Committee is the place to go if you want information on the activities and policies of the US Republican Party. Read information on how to vote in the United States and how to contact your elected officials. One can also find information on Republican political beliefs here. http://www.gop.com/ |
| FactCheck.org FactCheck is an American website that checks the factual accuracy of statements made by American politicians and political candidates. The site is regularly updated and covers both Democratic and Republic politicians. You can access the site's articles through a RSS feed and on mobile devices. http://factcheck.org/ |
| Ross Putin A conservative blog that provides commentary on a variety of events in the news with a focus on American events. There are posts on social security reform, American elections, tax policy and Colorado issues. The site also has an extensive list of links to other political websites. http://rossputin.com/blog/ |
| Demos A non-partisan research organization that promotes greater civic engagement, increased electoral participation and democratic reform. You can access the organization's publications from this site and read its e-journals. The site is best in its coverage of American society, though there is some international coverage as well. http://www.demos.org/ |
| Campaign for Freedom of Information The CFOI is a non-profit organization that seeks to make it easier to access government information in Britain. You can find out how to submit requests on the relevant laws and how to make a donation to support the organization's efforts. http://www.cfoi.org.uk/ |
| International Labour Organization (ILO) The official website of the ILO, an organization that promotes decent working conditions around the world. The website has studies on labour issues, including the special challenges faced by women around the world. http://www.ilo.org/ |
| Marxists Internet Archive (MIA) A resource dedicated to preserving the writings of noted Marxist thinkers. Resources include an online library, history archive, and a subject archive. MIA also provides an encyclopedia if you are interested in a more general introduction to Marxist concepts. You can access the website in a number of languages including Spanish and German. http://www.marxists.org/ |
| Political Database of the Americas The Political Database of the Americas is a political information website based at Georgetown University. You can find information on the executive, judicial and legislative branches of government through the western hemisphere from this site. The site is also available in Spanish, Portuguese and French. http://pdba.georgetown.edu/ |
| CorpWatch CorpWatch is an organization dedicated to monitoring the actions of corporations and keeping them accountable. The site has monitors trade, human rights issues, corporate corruption and many other subjects. You can also read about the organization's history here. http://www.corpwatch.org/ |
| CPSR The Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (SPSR) is a professional organization. This organization represents computer experts and professionals concerned about a variety of issues such as intellectual property, free/libre software and civil liberties. http://www.cpsr.org/ |
| Capitol Hill Blue A news website, established in 1994, dedicated to covering all the political news from Washington DC, whether it be on Congress, relating to the President or other areas. In addition to quality news articles, the website also encourages feedback through its Reader Rant feature. http://www.capitolhillblue.com/ |
| The Heritage Foundation A non-profit organization that advocates for conservative politics in America. The site has extensive research resources on many different political issues including transportation and health. The site also provides an index of economic freedom, one of the organization's noted resources. http://www.heritage.org/ |
| Reason Reason is an American magazine that is noted for its advocacy of rationality, critical thinking and articles on a variety of political subjects. Reason is particularly strong at covering American politics including drug policy, immigration and censorship. You can also access previous issues of Reason through this site. http://www.reason.com/ |
| Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty Covers political news from around the world, with particularly strong coverage of Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. The site is available in a number of different languages including Persian, Turkish, Russian and English. http://www.rferl.org/ |
| Rush Limbaugh The official website of Rush Limbaugh, a popular politically conservative American radio host. Read information about Limbaugh’s radio broadcasts and political opinions. You can also read articles here on American politics and listen to archived recordings of the radio program. http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/ |
| This Nation An educational website that explains the nature of American government. You can read a copy of the United States constitution here, and read about all three branches of government (executive, judiciary and legislative). The site also provides an online textbook. http://www.thisnation.com/ |
| Vodkapundit The Vodkapundit blog offers informative and entertaining posts on a variety of subjects, many relating to American politics and culture. The blog is updated daily, and readers can leave comments on the blog posts if they wish to share their opinion. http://pjmedia.com/vodkapundit/ |
| Instapundit.com A blog that offers commentary on many aspects of American politics and life. The site is often updated several times a time, providing readers with plenty of fresh news. http://pjmedia.com/instapundit/ |
| Labour Research Department (LRD) An independent British organization that seeks to research labour and work issues in the United Kingdom. You can find out how to join the organization, and also learn about LRD’s special services for union negotiators. LRD’s publications include Labour Research, Workplace Report, Mitbestimmung and Safety Rep. http://www.lrd.org.uk/ |
| California Voter Foundation The California Voter Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to making greater use of technology in voting. You can access the foundation's publications through this website. The site has sections, which consider voter engagement, voting technology and voter privacy. https://www.calvoter.org/ |
| Carter Center The Carter Center is an international organization led by former US President Jimmy Carter. You can learn about the center's extensive set of peace programs that advance the cause of human rights around the world. You can also donate money to the Center through this website. http://www.cartercenter.org/ |
| Council on Foreign Relations The Council on Foreign Relations is an American organization that provides information on international affairs. You can access the council's various publications through this website. The site also has commentary on American elections with analysis of the candidate positions. http://www.cfr.org/ |
| CSIS.org The Center for Strategic and International Studies is dedicated to studying a variety of international issues. The site has studies of defense politics, preventing weapon proliferation and human rights analysis. You can also contact the Center's experts for expert opinions on international affairs. http://www.csis.org/ |
| Food and Agriculture Organization The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is an international organization concerned with the global supply of food. You can access the organization's publications and statistical databases from this website. The site also has information on World Wood Day and webcasts of FAO meetings. http://www.fao.org/ |
| Federation of American Scientists The Federation of American Scientists (FAS) is professional organization of scientists concerned about public policy. The website is mostly focused on security concerns such as US weapon systems, the nuclear fuel cycle, the arms trade and weapons in space. http://www.fas.org/ |
| Foreign Policy Research Institute The Foreign Policy Research Institute is an American organization that releases studies on issues of international affairs. You can search for free articles on this website by date, author, subject and publication. You can also find out about the institute's research programs. http://www.fpri.org/ |
| Green Party The official website of the Green Party of the United States provides information about this environmentally concerned party. You can find about the elections that the party is participating in and read the party's platform. You can also find out how to donate your time and energy to support the party's political efforts. http://www.gp.org/ |
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