Here are sources leading in some cases to governmental
agencies, both state and federal, and in other cases to sites which present
particular takes on political and policy perspectives.
Thinktanks and Watchdog Agencies
Carnegie Corporation
of New York
various reports on topics of interest
to educators
Center
for American Progress
analysis from a progressive point
of view
Center for Responsive
Politics
Where does the money come from?
Where does it go? What (who?) does it buy?
Center for Science in the
Public Interest
Want to know what's in your favorite
junk food? Not for the faint of heart.
Center on Budget and Policy
Priorities
research and analysis on government
policies and programs
Center for
Public Integrity
exposing political shenanigans on
both sides of the aisle
Common Cause
your Congressman and Senators--who gives
them money, how they vote
news and links for the progressive community
Council
for a Livable World
striving to eliminate weapons of mass
destruction
The Democracy Network
where do the candidates stand on the
issues?
Economic Policy Institute
working toward a prosperous and fair
economy
The Campaign
Legal Center
who's buying what with campaign contributions
The Electronic Policy Network
ideas, issues, and organizations influencing
public policy; great site
Fairness and Accuracy
in Reporting
documenting media bias and censorship--good
site
Federation of American
Scientists
analysis and advocacy on science,
technology and public policy for global security
The Freedom Forum
first amendment issues
The Forum for Education and Democracy
strong schools for a strong democracy
Global
Policy Forum
information and links to over 200
organizations concerned with global issues
Hatewatch
monitoring hate groups on the Internet
The Heartland Institute
ok, ok, here's a really right-wing
site
The Heritage Foundation
ok, ok, here's the mother of all right-wing
sites; am I balanced or what?
The Hudson Institute
know who you're up against
Indiana Policy Review
right (wing) here in Indiana
INFACT
campaigning for corporate responsibility
The
National Committee for Public Education and Religious Liberty
separation of church and state
National Resources Defense
Council
who needs clean air? Only those
who breathe.
NetworkUSA
since I'm so balanced, here's a Libertarian
site
Oneworld
over 200 global justice organizations
under one roof
Opensecrets
a source for data on money in politics
The Orion Society
grassroots environmental education,
and much, much more
People for the American
Way
before you burn that book, look here;
good material on education as well.
Policy Com/Homepage
leans to the right, but presents both
sides of most issues
news and views for the liberal community
Project E
we'll fix Indiana schools if we have
to kill them to do it
Project Vote Smart
tracking the performance of 13,000
politicians (including yours)
Public
Agenda Online
more policy analysis about education
Public Citizen
founded by Ralph Nader (with whom
I'm not real happy right now)
Responsible
Shopper
investigates various industries; check
this one out
The Southern Poverty
Law Center
keep up with the hate groups
State Public Interest
Research Groups
environmental and consumer watchdogs
news and issues relating to state government
Teaching
Tolerance
sites to teach kids peacemaking, community-building
and global awareness
countering the religious right
United for a Fair Economy
find out how the rich get richer (and
why you don't)
Violence Policy Center
sadly, this is becoming more and more
relevant
WebActive
Directory
you had no idea there were this many
do-gooders
World Policy Institute
policy research and advocacy on critical
world problems