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United States -- Politics and government Amend for Arnold [Schwarzenegger] & Jen 
 This group seeks to amend Article 2, Section 1, Clause 5 (called "ASC 215") of the United States Constitution, which allows only natural-born citizens to become president. Such an amendment would allow people to run for president if they have been U.S. citizens for 20 years or more. Includes links to news coverage and a commercial. (The "Jen" in the title is Canadian-born Jennifer Granholm, elected governor of Michigan in 2002.) http://www.amendus.org Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, The United States Presidency, United States History Last updated Nov 17, 2004 American Government & Politics at ThisNation.com
A searchable guide with information about the foundations of government, its institutions, and processes. The library contains historical documents; Supreme Court decisions; the Microsoft court ruling; executive orders; war messages, treaties, pacts, and agreements; political essays and speeches; constitutions of a few other countries; oaths, poems, songs, and more. There is also a glossary, current news, and pictures of the presidents, places, and events. Tools provides resources to write legislators, a search engine for related sites, voter registration forms, and more. Ask questions of the author about the material at Ask Professor Mott . http://www.thisnation.com/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Politics by Place Last updated Nov 1, 2000 The American Presidency Project
This website contains a searchable database of tens of thousands of documents from U.S. presidents from 1789 to the present. Includes inaugural addresses, press briefings, signing statements, and debates. Also features data on topics such as popularity and number of public appearances, election results back to 1828, and an archive of audio and video clips. A collaboration between John Woolley and Gerhard Peters at the University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Apr 14, 2007 America's Legislators Back to School Program
Program and promotional materials for the annual event held the third week in September that "gives elected officials in all 50 states the opportunity to meet personally with their young constituents and to answer questions, share ideas, listen to concerns and impart a greater understanding of the legislative processes necessary for developing effective public policy." From the National Conference of State Legislatures. http://www.ncsl.org/Default.aspx?TabID=746&tabs=1116,88,407#1116 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, K-12 Education, Notable People: Government Last updated Aug 31, 2009 Background on the Plame Investigation
Collection of news stories and background on the grand jury investigation of the leak of CIA agent Valerie Plame's name to the press, which in October 2005 resulted in the indictment of vice presidential aide I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby. Highlights include "Key Players in the CIA Leak Investigation" and a slide show of Libby's career. From washingtonpost.com, the online presence of The Washington Post. Registration (free) required. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/linkset/2005/09/29/LI2005092901976.html Topics: Government, Media Last updated Nov 2, 2005 Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Introduces children to how the government works. Covers the U.S. Constitution, how laws are made, the branches of government, and citizenship. Divided into sections aimed at age groups K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, with a separate section for parents and educators. Includes games and activities, and links to related sites. From the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO). http://bensguide.gpo.gov/ Topics: K-12 Education, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Order of Succession
This site provides an ordered list of links to the office holders who would assume the office of the President "if the President of the United States is incapacitated, dies, resigns, is for any reason unable to hold his office, or is removed from office (impeached and convicted)." Also includes links to additional information about U.S. presidents and the federal government. From the U.S. Government Printing Office. http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/government/national/succession.html Topics: Politics by Place, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 17, 2004 Beyond Red and Blue
This site provides a map dividing the United States into ten political regions with roughly equal voting populations "based on voting returns from both national and state elections, demographic data from the US Census, and ... geographic features." It provides detailed descriptions of each region and presents an analysis of opportunities for Democrats and Republicans in presidential elections in the regions. From the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC), publisher of CommonWealth magazine. http://www.massinc.org/index.php?id=110&pub_id=1616 Topics: Government, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Mar 30, 2006 Bolton Nomination Comes to a Close
Compilation of stories about the "contentious nomination process" that culminated in the August 2005 recess appointment of John Bolton as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Stories go back to March 2005 when President Bush nominated Undersecretary of State John Bolton for the position. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4586094&sourceCode=gaw Topics: Government, Government, International Governments Last updated Aug 3, 2005 BRAC: Base Realignment and Closure 2005
Information about the Defense Department's May 2005 recommendations for military base closures and realignments. The site features a FAQ, a glossary, detailed recommendations, medical recommendations, and information on prior BRAC rounds back to 1988 (browsable by year and state). Also includes links to sites on related topics, such as transition information for civilian employees. From the United States Department of Defense (DoD). http://www.defenselink.mil/brac/ Topics: Military, Politics by Place Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Bush Administration Documents on Secrecy Policy
A collection of links to presidential documents, an executive order, White House press briefings, and other related documents about governmental secrecy under the Bush administration. From the Project on Government Secrecy, Federation of American Scientists. http://www.fas.org/sgp/bush/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Politics by Place, Science Last updated May 28, 2003 C-SPAN
Current and archived political news coverage from C-SPAN, a not-for-profit collection of television networks "committed to televising the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate when they are in session. In addition, C-SPAN covers congressional hearings, White House press briefings, speeches, and other important public affairs events." Also find real-time audio for Senate hearings, a Congressional guide, media links, and much more. http://www.c-span.org/ Topics: Politics by Place Last updated May 13, 2003 C-SPAN: State of the Union
Transcripts of U.S. presidential State of the Union addresses as given to a joint session of Congress early each year. Includes transcripts back to Harry S. Truman's address in 1945, and video back to George H.W. Bush's address in 1989, plus a video of Nixon's January, 1974 address. From the National Cable Satellite Corporation. http://www.c-span.org/executive/stateoftheunion.asp Topics: Government Last updated Feb 8, 2006 Capitol Spotlight
"Every weekday you can read a story by a CQ staff writer, who will write about one of the most important issues or events on Capitol Hill that day. And each day you will also get Congressional trivia from the CQ staff." The site includes a "weekly update of 'Bills to Watch,'" videos of goings-on in the House and Senate, and a database of representatives' votes back to 1996. From C-Span and Congressional Quarterly, Inc. http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Sep 9, 2003 Cato Institute
Includes news coverage and reading lists and articles written from a libertarian perspective. Topics include taxes, civil rights, libertarian philosophy, Social Security, environment, and trade. Also available in Spanish. http://www.cato.org/ Topics: Business, Business, Education, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Apr 28, 2004 Center for American Progress
The site for this nonpartisan research and educational institute features policy statements, reports, and links to related sites in areas such as the economy, national security, and domestic policy (energy, immigration, Supreme Court nominations, and more). Also includes cartoons, news and analysis columns, and materials relating to state issues, such as minimum wage. http://www.americanprogress.org Topics: Political Parties & Theories Last updated Apr 20, 2006 Center for Governmental Studies (CGS)
The website for this policy research organization that studies the processes of self-government features overviews of project areas (political reform, media and civic participation, and sustainable communities), and publications on topics such as redistricting, campaign finance reform, and health care. Also includes news and links to related sites. http://www.cgs.org Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Point of View (P.O.V.) documentary about the 1972 presidential campaign of Shirley Chisholm, who in 1968 had become the first black woman elected to Congress. The site provides a brief guide to 1972 in the United States and information about the 1972 Democratic Convention. Also includes a trailer and synopsis of the film, and links to related information. http://www.pbs.org/pov/chisholm/ Topics: Black Resources, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, History, Notable People, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, The United States Presidency, U.S. Elections, United States History Last updated Sep 9, 2009 Christian Coalition of America
Site of the political organization, founded by Christian televangelist Pat Robertson, whose mission is to "represent the pro-family point of view before local councils, school boards, state legislatures and Congress." The site highlights the coalition's political agenda and voter education efforts. http://www.cc.org/ Topics: Christianity, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place, Social Issues Last updated Aug 19, 2005 Congress for Kids
Uncle Sam takes you on a tour through American history, the important documents and their creation, and the branches of government. Links to important government sites are also included. http://www.congressforkids.net/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Politics by Place Last updated Nov 24, 2002 Debating the Patriot Act
Compilation of audio of radio programs and related written material about the December 2005 rejection by the Senate "to reauthorize key surveillance provisions of the USA Patriot Act. ... The 16 provisions in question, including those authorizing secret searches of records and roving wiretaps, are set to expire Dec. 31 [2005]." Includes an overview of key areas of controversy. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4759727&sourceCode=gaw Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Librarianship Last updated Dec 19, 2005 The Downing Street Memo: Seeking the Truth Since May 13, 2005
The Downing Street "Memo" is a document containing meeting minutes transcribed during a British Prime Minister's meeting made eight months prior to the invasion of Iraq in March 2003. The Times of London printed it in May 2005. This site provides information about the "meaning and context of these documents as they relate to the Bush administration's case for war." Includes the memo, related documents, analysis, excerpts of media comments, and related information. http://downingstreetmemo.com Topics: International Governments, Media, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 Election 2000: An Internet Library
A collection of over 1000 election-related sites gathered between August 2000 and January 2001 covering the controversial election of 2000. Arranged into various categories that include the presidential candidates, political parties, League of Women Voters, members of Congress, news, humor and criticism, and many more. The archive was commissioned by the Library of Congress. http://web.archive.org/collections/e2k.html Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Apr 22, 2003 Election Law
"The law of politics and the politics of law: election law, the California recall, campaign finance, legislation, voting rights, initiatives, redistricting." This informal-looking blog is actually brimming with valuable links and references to resources related to election law. From Richard L. Hasen, a law professor and William M. Rains Fellow at Loyola Law School. http://electionlawblog.org/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law by Subject, Politics, Politics by Place, U.S. Elections Last updated Nov 16, 2003 FactCheck.org: Annenberg Political Fact Check
This site describes itself as a nonpartisan, nonprofit, consumer advocate for voters that monitors "the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases." The site's original articles analyze and comment on political claims and statements, providing summaries and the facts. Searchable. From the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania. http://www.factcheck.org/ Topics: Politics by Place, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 14, 2008 Federal News Service
This site provides "transcripts of the news when it happens" and includes verbatim transcripts of Congressional hearings, speeches, press and news conferences, government briefings, National Press Club, and other special event conferences. Additional services offered are: Washington schedule of events, personalized online tracking of news clips and TV news monitoring, translation services, and English transcripts of Russian news releases. http://www.fednews.com/ Topics: News, Politics by Place Last updated Feb 5, 2003 FedNet
This site provides "complete, accurate and unbiased live coverage" and archival multimedia information from government agencies and policy centers in the Washington, D.C. area. Webcast events include Senate and House floor debates, Congressional hearings, White House briefings, regulatory hearings, press conferences, and more. The site also provides news production services. http://www.fednet.net/ Topics: Internet, Media, Media, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 17, 2003 FootnoteTV
This site discusses and examines the factual bases of issues mentioned in popular television programs (primarily "The West Wing," "Saturday Night Live," "Commander in Chief," and "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart), episode by episode through analysis and links. Browse by date or show title. The author is a lawyer and former journalist. http://www.footnotetv.com/ Topics: Politics, Television Last updated Jan 22, 2006 From Revolution to Reconstruction ... and What Happened Afterwards
Documents, essays, biographies, and links to other Internet sites form the core of this hypertext site on American history. The material comes from several United States Information Agency (USIA) publications. Searchable. From the Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, United States History Last updated Apr 27, 2005 Government Executive.com: Defense & Homeland Security
Provides news, special reports, and resources on the U.S. homeland security agencies, which incorporate the existing Federal Emergency Management Agency, Coast Guard, Transportation Security Administration, Customs Service, Immigration and Naturalization Service (including the Border Patrol), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and Secret Service. From the online version of Government Executive magazine. http://www.govexec.com/defensehs/ Topics: Government, Magazines, National Security, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Government's Greatest Achievements: From Civil Rights to Homeland Security
This site is a companion to a book of the same name that is "designed to understand what the federal government has most actively endeavored to do since World War II, identify the top achievements among its goals, and use its agenda from the past to weigh its most pressing priorities for the future." Features a timeline, video clips, and summaries of subjects such as racial discrimination, pollution, and poverty. From the Brookings Institution. http://www.brookings.edu/gs/cps/ga/achievements.htm Topics: Politics by Place, Terrorism Last updated May 26, 2004 History and Politics Out Loud (HPOL)
Find audio recordings ranging from "formal addresses delivered in public settings to private telephone conversations conducted from the innermost recesses of the White House." Includes speeches by Lyndon B. Johnson to the Warren Commission, John F. Kennedy speaking about the Cuban Missile Crisis, tapes from the Nixon/Watergate scandal, and Bill Clinton's denials of his affair with Monica Lewinsky. Introductions give historical context, and many have transcripts. Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with Michigan State University. http://www.hpol.org/ Topics: Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, Presidents by Name Last updated Jun 2, 2005 Images of American Political History
More than 500 public domain images in the field of American political history are here. These range from reproductions of art from colonial times to scanned photographs from the present day. Search for images by keyword, or browse by time period or general topic. From the Teaching Politics site at the College of New Jersey. http://bill.ballpaul.net/iaph/main.php Topics: United States History Last updated Nov 6, 2009 Institute of Politics, Democracy & the Internet (IPDI)
The mission of IPDI (located at the Graduate School of Political Management at the George Washington University) is to "promote the development of U.S. online politics in a manner that increases citizen participation and upholds democratic values." The site features lengthy IPDI publications on topics such as "Political Influentials Online in the 2004 Presidential Campaign" and "Pioneers in Online Politics." Includes links to related sites. http://www.ipdi.org Topics: Internet, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Aug 2, 2006 Intellectual Journey, Challenging the Conventional Wisdom: Conversation With John Kenneth Galbraith
Transcript and video of an interview with John Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006), "Professor of Economics at Harvard for more than fifty years; writer and author of more than 20 books, including 'The New Industrial State' ... [and] advisor to President Kennedy." Some of the interview topics include good writing, U.S. Third World policy during the Cold War, political leadership, and intellectuals in government. From the Institute of International Studies, University of California, Berkeley. http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/conversations/Galbraith/galbraith1.html Topics: Economics, Notable People Last updated May 3, 2006 Judicial Watch (JW)
This conservative, nonpartisan educational organization's mission is to be an "ethical and legal 'watchdog' over our government, legal, and judicial systems." They're not joking: JW "seeks to expose corruption at all levels of government and to bring the perpetrators to justice." JW Cases lists court cases in which JW is involved, with details and updates. Specials lists other activist tactics. http://www.judicialwatch.org/ Topics: Business, Corruption & Fraud, Ethics, Politics by Place Last updated Jun 16, 2006 Karl Rove: The Architect
Companion to a program that looks at the life and career of Karl Rove, chief political adviser to President George W. Bush; the full program can be viewed at this site. Features biographical information, a chronology, essays about the Republican Party and politics in the state of Texas, interviews with political figures, news articles, and lesson plans. A joint report of PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) Frontline and the Washington Post. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/architect/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Lesson Plans, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, Presidents by Name Last updated Aug 15, 2007 LBJ White House Tapes
This website has taped phone conversations by President Lyndon Johnson. Many of the recordings have introductory comments provided by C-SPAN radio. More than eight hundred of Johnson's taped conversations are available, searchable by topic, keyword, or participant. Themes include civil rights, Vietnam, the Warren Commission, and the Kennedy assassination. A fascinating listen into a style of leadership during the turbulent sixties. http://www.c-span.org/lbj/homepage.asp?Cat=Series&Code=LJ&ShowVidNum=6&Rot_Cat_CD=LJ&Rot_HT=206&Rot_WD=&ShowVidDays=60&ShowVidDesc=&ArchiveDays=30 Topics: Internet, Presidents by Name Last updated Sep 21, 2006 Locating the Source of the Plame Leak
Collection of news stories (audio files) and background information on the events surrounding the CIA leak case, in which "identity of an undercover CIA operative, Valerie Plame, appeared in the press, with Bush administration officials cited as the source. An ongoing investigation has resulted in the indictment of Lewis Libby, ... chief of staff for Vice President Dick Cheney." Includes a timeline (2002-2005), questions and answers, and legal documents from the case. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4961847 Topics: Government, Media Last updated Nov 3, 2005 Macrocosm USA
"A non-profit educational clearinghouse for environmental, justice, peace, health issues and solutions for progressives." Searchable and indexed directory with more than 7,000 listings. Has links, where available, to Web sites of organizations. http://www.macronet.org/ Topics: Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Apr 28, 2004 MoveOn.org
"When there is a disconnect between broad public opinion and legislative action, MoveOn builds electronic advocacy groups. Examples of such issues are campaign finance, environmental and energy issues, impeachment, gun safety, and nuclear disarmament." Site features include petitions, sample letters about current issues to send to elected officials, and media coverage of the organization's activities. http://www.moveon.org/ Topics: Activism, Energy, Internet, Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories, Politics, Politics by Place, Science, Technology Last updated Oct 15, 2005 National Governors Association
This lobbying association is the voice of present and past governors in the United States. Find discussions of current issues such as education, health, and the environment. Also includes sections on present and many past governors, with brief biographies of current governors. Highlights current news and issues relating to both state and federal concerns. Searchable; includes a site index. http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga Topics: Government, Government, Notable People: Government, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 21, 2005 National Security Archive
Includes declassified U.S. documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Includes documents from the Nixon-Presley Meeting, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the CIA involvement in Latin America, U.S. nuclear history documents, White House e-mail, North Korea nuclear weapons, and much more. From George Washington University, Washington, D.C. http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/ Topics: Politics by Place, United States History Last updated Apr 26, 2003 The New York Times: William Safire
Collection of hundreds of pieces written by author and New York Times columnist William Safire. Features an archive of his columns for The New York Times Op-Ed section, and a link to his New York Times Magazine column on language topics. Also includes a brief biography. "William Safire, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times since 1973, will write his final column for the page on Jan. 24, 2005." http://topics.nytimes.com/top/opinion/editorialsandoped/oped/columnists/williamsafire/ Topics: Authors by Region, Communications, English Language, News, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 26, 2007 O'Connor Taking Swing Vote Into Retirement
Collection of news stories related to the retirement in July 2005 of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor from the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition to information about O'Connor's career (including a 2002 interview), this site provides analysis on Supreme Court succession. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4726166 Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Notable People: Women Last updated Jul 6, 2005 OMB Watch
"A nonprofit research and advocacy organization dedicated to promoting government accountability and citizen participation in public policy decisions" in the areas of "the federal budget, regulatory policy, public access to government information, and policy participation by nonprofit organizations." Includes forums, a searchable library of downloadable government and OMB Watch documents, and related links. http://www.ombwatch.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Jun 22, 2004 Political Advocacy Groups: A Directory of United States Lobbyists
This site lists lobbying groups by issue. Entries include contact information and a brief description of the group. Selected entries also indicate the number of times "news articles across the country quoted, mentioned, or cited each group" from June 1, 2004 to May 31, 2006, and whether the group rates the performance of members of Congress. Searchable. Created by Kathi Carlisle Fountain, a librarian at Washington State University Vancouver. http://www.vancouver.wsu.edu/fac/kfountain/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 17, 2008 Political Science Resources: United States Politics
Collection of links to materials about U.S. government and politics. Topics include campaign finance, cartoons, elections, lobbying groups, political parties, news sources, statistics, think tanks, and more. From the University of Michigan Library Documents Center. http://www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/psusp.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Politics Last updated Apr 24, 2006 Politics Navigator
A selective guide (lightly annotated) to websites about politics, government, political issues, and other political information. Includes links to parties, political media and commentary, public opinion, private and academic organizations, and state polls. From The New York Times. Registration (free) required. http://www.nytimes.com/ref/us/politics/POLI_NAVI.html Topics: Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Jun 8, 2007 Politics-Line.com
This site "is devoted to presenting the most diverse and comprehensive collection of opinions and commentary from America's leading columnists. ... Every day this site is updated with the most recent articles" from dozens of political columnists. Browsable by political viewpoint ("on the left" and "on the right"). Also includes discussion boards relating to the articles. http://www.politics-line.com/ Topics: News, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, Writing Last updated Feb 5, 2008 |
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