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Public Policy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Almanac of Policy Issues 
 This collection of links covers U.S. public policy in the areas of criminal justice, culture and society, economics, education, the environment, government, health, social welfare, foreign affairs, and national security. The site also archives policy documents dating back to 2000 in those same areas. From "an independent public service not affiliated with any particular issue or cause." http://www.policyalmanac.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Jan 14, 2006 America.gov: Telling America's Story
"This site delivers information about current U.S. foreign policy and about American life and culture." Topics include foreign policy (such as U.S. recognition of a sovereign Kosovo in February 2008), U.S. politics (such as about the 2008 presidential election), American life, democracy, and science and health. Includes photos, video, podcasts, and links to publications. Available in several languages. Produced by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of International Information Programs. http://www.america.gov/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments Last updated Feb 19, 2008 The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania
This center "conducts and disseminates research, hosts lectures and conferences, and convenes roundtable discussions that highlight important questions about the intersection of media, communication, and public policy." The site features reports and press releases back to 1996 in areas such as political communication, information and society, media and the developing child, health communication, and adolescent risk. Reports are browsable by year or category. http://www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org Topics: Education, Federal (U.S.) Government, Media, Media Last updated May 27, 2005 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 Commission for Assistance to a Free Cuba
Website for this "Cabinet-level Commission [established] on October 10, 2003 to explore ways the U.S. can help hasten and ease a democratic transition in Cuba." Includes reports from the commission, policy briefings, fact sheets, speeches and remarks, and other publications from the commission. From the U.S. Department of State. http://www.cafc.gov Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments Last updated Oct 9, 2006 Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
The CBO is a "nonpartisan agency that produces policy analyses, cost estimates of legislation, and budget and economic projections that serve as a basis for the Congress's decisions about spending and taxes." The site features publications in areas including disaster assistance (such as consequences of Hurricane Katrina on federal receipts and outlays), environment, health, housing, homeland security, transportation, and more. Also includes cost information about the timing of specific analyses, and links to related sites. http://www.cbo.gov Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Money Last updated Sep 21, 2005 Congressional Research Service Reports
"The Congressional Research Service (CRS) does not provide direct public access to its reports, requiring citizens to request them from their Member of Congress. Some Members, as well as several non-profit groups, have posted the reports on their Web sites. This site aims to provide integrated, searchable access to many of the full-text CRS reports." Reports are also browsable by topic. Includes links to related sites. From the University of North Texas Libraries. http://digital.library.unt.edu/govdocs/crs/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Jul 25, 2005 Congressional-Research-Service Reports
A search tool for locating online Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports. The CRS does public policy research for the U.S. Congress, issuing "about 3,000 briefs, reports, short issue papers and longer position papers per year ... [and] is renowned for its non-partisanship and in-depth analysis, but it does not make its reports available to the public." This site from 2Act.org provides access to approximately 1,000 reports posted on the Web by individuals and other agencies. http://zfacts.com/p/576.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Libraries & Archives by Type Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This organization, founded in 1921, "is dedicated to producing and disseminating ideas [to help] policymakers, journalists, students, and citizens understand foreign policy choices facing the United States and other governments." The site features publications organized by region or issue (such as homeland security, human rights, environment, and terrorism), background on specific topics (such as on foreign ownership of U.S. infrastructure), and links to primary source documents and to related sites. http://www.cfr.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments Last updated Mar 14, 2006 Council on Foreign Relations: Pakistan
Collection of backgrounders and policy pieces on Pakistan. Articles and papers cover U.S.-Pakistan relations, terrorism, Pakistan's connections with Afghanistan's Taliban leaders, India-Pakistan relations, and related topics. From the Council on Foreign Relations, "an independent membership organization and a nonpartisan think tank and publisher." http://www.cfr.org/region/283/pakistan.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 2, 2006 Demos
Demos "is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization" that publishes "books, reports, and briefing papers that illuminate critical problems and advance innovative solutions; [and] work[s] at both the national and state level with advocates and policymakers to promote reforms." Its website features details about programs, press releases and statements, and reports and fact sheets on topics such as the economic decline of the middle class and extending voter registration. http://www.demos.org/index.cfm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Food Policy Institute
Website for this research institute whose mission is "to bring the depth of academia's knowledge to bear on pressing issues and challenges facing the food system by providing timely and relevant research that is responsive to the needs of government, industry and the consumer." Includes selected publications, news, and other material on topics such as food import systems and food recalls. An academic research unit of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. http://www.foodpolicyinstitute.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Food & Cooking, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 9, 2008 The Hoover Digest
"The quarterly Hoover Digest presents informative pieces on a wide range of public policy issues. Published by the Hoover Institution, a public policy research center at Stanford University, the Digest consists of short articles and opinion pieces written by the Institution's scholars." Topics include the war on terror, international relations, politics, economics, and more. Archive of complete issues goes back to 1998. Searchable, or browsable by issue. http://www.hoover.org/publications/digest Topics: Education, Federal (U.S.) Government, Terrorism Last updated Oct 18, 2009 The Independent Institute
This conservative public policy institute conducts research and recommends government policy. The site features selected policy reports and journal articles, commentary and research articles, and an events schedule. The site features numerous articles on topics such as diplomacy and foreign aid, education, health care, the environment, law enforcement, race issues, terrorism, transportation, women's issues, and more. Some information also in Spanish. http://www.independent.org Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Dec 13, 2005 International Relations Center (IRC): Americas Program
Policy briefs and analysis relating to the U.S. and Latin America. Issues include trade and economic integration, sustainable development, migration, right-to-know and communication rights, and U.S.-Latin American relations. Archived documents in most areas go back to 2001. From the International Relations Center (IRC), a public policy institute. http://americas.irc-online.org Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Governments Last updated Mar 14, 2006 Miller Center of Public Affairs
Website for this public policy center that focuses on "issues of national importance to the governance of the United States, with special attention to the central role and history of the presidency." Features details about the center's programs, online collections related to the U.S. presidency, bibliographies for U.S. presidents, research resources, and related material. From the University of Virginia. http://millercenter.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, The United States Presidency Last updated Sep 4, 2009 National Center for Public Policy Research
A not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 to "provide the conservative movement" with current news, opinion, and research on a wide variety of topics, such as defense, the environment, health care, civil rights, national security, social security, and tort reform. Find policy analysis papers, commentaries, and a blog. Searchable. http://www.nationalcenter.org Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Federal (U.S.) Government, Political Parties & Theories, Politics Last updated Oct 26, 2004 The Oakland Institute
This California organization is a "policy think tank whose mission is to increase public participation and promote fair debate on critical social, economic and environmental issues in both national and international forums." Features publications on topics such as agro fuels, international aid, hunger and poverty, security, and trade. Includes reports such as "Food Price Crisis: Wake Up Call for Food Sovereignty" from May 2008. http://www.oaklandinstitute.org/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated May 13, 2008 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 Rural Policy Research Institute (RUPRI)
RUPRI "conducts policy-relevant research and facilitates public dialogue to assist policymakers in understanding the rural impacts of public policies and programs." The site features publications, editorials, presentations, and resources such as basic statistics about rural America. Materials are from founding members from Iowa State University, the University of Missouri, the University of Nebraska, and other affiliated institutions. Browsable by RUPRI program, such as rural health or telecommunications, and searchable. http://www.rupri.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Business, Federal (U.S.) Government, Home & Housing Last updated Apr 22, 2004 Taxpayers for Common Sense
Website for this "independent, non-partisan voice for taxpayers working to increase transparency and expose and eliminate wasteful and corrupt subsidies, earmarks, and corporate welfare." Features reports, news, letters to Congress, the weekly "Wastebasket," action items, and videos. Searchable; or browse content by issues such as bailout, earmarks, federal budget, and transparency. http://www.taxpayer.net/ Topics: Corruption & Fraud, Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Jan 26, 2009 U.S. PIRG: The National Advocacy Office of the State PIRGs
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) is an advocate in the public interest on the federal level. It engages in "investigative research, media exposés, grassroots organizing, advocacy and litigation" to "uncover threats to public health and well-being and fight to end them." The site features an overview of issues and campaigns (such as global warming, media ownership, campaign finance, and student aid), news, congressional voting scorecards, links to state PIRGs, and more. http://www.uspirg.org Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Mar 14, 2006 |
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