Political news and media are the chief topics of this category.
Recommended Resources
Center for Investigative Reporting
CIR is an independent news organization that strengthens democracy by exposing injustice and abuse of governmental power.
http://cironline.org/
The Center for Media & Democracy is a nonprofit, public interest organization dedicated to investigative reporting on the public relations industry.
http://www.prwatch.org/
Contains the latest socio-political news. Includes a petition index, sign-up information, podcasts, support section, community index, and information on this American grassroots movement.
http://www.grassfire.org
Green Left Weekly is an independent magazine committed to democracy, as well as human and civil rights.
http://www.greenleft.org.au/
The Mackenzie Institute is a Canadian organization concerned with political instability and organized violence. The website has commentary articles on a variety of political issues including the problem of terrorism. You an also access an archive of commentary going back to 1994.
http://www.mackenzieinstitute.com/
Political Information.com is an Internet directory of political websites. You can peruse the latest English-language headlines, search for a book on a particular topic, and read the site's feature articles. You can also contact the website for information on licensing opportunities and customized search engines. The site is largely concerned with American politics, although international headlines are also featured.
http://www.politicalinformation.com
Provides detailed information on many different aspects of American politics. The website also provides coverage of lobbyists and how they are trying to change laws. The Politico 44 section of the website offers detailed analysis of President-elect Obama's policies.
http://www.politico.com
Ron Gunzberger's Politics1 is a blog that aims to provide current and unbiased information on the American political landscape "to promote fully-informed decision making". The site features extensive daily news updates and an ongoing database of state and congressional elections, as well as a comprehensive directory of American political parties. Throughout the site, commentary and analysis are interspersed with numerous links to official sites.
http://www.politics1.com
Politopics is a political website that covers American politics from a black perspective. The site is also notable for its focus on African American political concerns. The website is written by Angela Winters, an African American who lives in Washington, DC. The site also has a variety of interesting media links that you can read.
http://www.politopics.com
The online incarnation of The Polling Report newsletter contains an independent database of American poll data. Poll questions and response are archived by subject and deal with topics ranging from political leaders to Academy Award nominations. It also offers the opportunity to become a subscriber and receive access to state-by-state data and a subscription to the print newsletter.
http://www.pollingreport.com
Talking points memo is an American website that covers US politics. The site's blog is written by Joshua Micah Marshall, who organizes most of the site. You can also contribute articles to the website. The site also covers American political campaigns.
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com
Provides articles from the pages of a neo-conservative opinion magazine. Includes commentary on political and socioeconomic issues. Contains hundreds of archived articles.
http://www.weeklystandard.com
Wonkette is a website that offers gossip on Washington, DC. The site has dedicated sections to barracuda and Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The site is edited by John Clarke Jr. whom you can also contact with your gossip tips. You can also comment on the site's gossip.
http://www.wonkette.com
