Politics

Competition between competing interest groups or individuals for power and leadership in a government or other group.

Sub-headings:

Political Advocacy Groups

This category includes associations and organizations that endeavor to influence policy and legislation.

Politics Blogs

Journals and opinions that run the gamut from conservative to liberal.

Politics News

Political Parties (United States)

US Elections

Resources in this category:

Against the Current
http://www.solidarity-us.org/atc

"Against the Current" is a "bi-monthly analytical journal, and is our contribution to a broad discussion of a wide variety of issues among the Left. Against the Current's goal is to promote dialogue among activists, organizers, and serious scholars on the Left." A large sample of articles available on site for free.

The American Prospect
http://www.prospect.org/web/index.ww

"The aim of The American Prospect is to contribute to a renewal of America's democratic traditions by presenting a practical and convincing vision of liberal philosophy, politics, and public life. We publish articles for the general reader that attempt to break through conventional understanding and creatively reframe public questions. Ours is not a magazine of complaint, of angry gestures, or of private irritations. It's a magazine of public ideas, firmly committed -- however unfashionably -- to a belief in public improvement. America can do much good, and it can do much better."

The American Spectator
http://www.spectator.org/

This general-interest magazine has a generally conservative orientation (the editor is R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr.), but it is generally more literate than other similar attempts and offers such features as "Ask Ben Stein" as well as regular film and sports columns. It does offer points of view not generally found in the popular mass media and is generally written with a crisp humor.

The Anarchvies
http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/202/300/anarchives-a/

"'An edgy anarchist 'zine that gleefully attacks consumerist cyber-hype and ruthlessly critiques mass media'i and i publish sporadically, and radically, determined to free the minds of i and i" Published 1994 to 1997.

Arms Control Today
http://www.armscontrol.org/act/

"Arms Control Today provides policy-makers, the press and the interested public with authoritative information, analysis and commentary on arms control proposals, negotiations and agreements, and related national security issues."

The Atlantic Monthly
http://www.theAtlantic.com/

"The online edition of the print journal which is devoted to politics, society, the arts and culture since 1857 (print version). The online edition includes an archive of back issues since 1995 and has editor biographies, online users guide, FAQ section, and subscription information to 'TransAtlantic' a free email newsletter."

Bad Subjects
http://bad.eserver.org/

"Bad Subjects seeks to revitalize a progressive politics in retreat. We think too many people on the left have taken political convictions for granted. So we challenge progressive dogma by encouraging our readers to think hard about the political dimension to all aspects of everyday life. We also seek to broaden the audience for leftist and progressive work through a commitment to accessibility, contemporary relevance, and a willingness to respect and learn from all points of view."

Boston Review
http://bostonreview.net/

A left center of gravity magazine of ideas, culture, literature, and politics.

Brooklyn Metro Times
http://www.echonyc.com/~wham/bmt/

"A quarterly e-zine of radical politics and culture, focusing on Brooklyn, New York City, and the world."

Canadian Foreign Policy
http://www.carleton.ca/npsia/cfpj/

"The objective of the Journal is to deepen and broaden the discussion of Canada's international relations by creating a regular, high-level forum for discussion for political leaders, academics, government officials, business leaders and other interested Canadians. "

The Cato Journal
http://www.cato.org/pubs/journal/index.html

"An interdisciplinary journal of public policy analysis."

The Coffee Shop Times
http://www.coffeeshoptimes.com/

"The Coffee Shop Times webzine includes original political commentary and analysis, short fiction, comics and links to current items in the news. The Coffee Shop Times is intended to provide news and ideas for coffee shop consumption. Ideally, it should appeal to people who like to hunker down with a pack of friends at the local coffee house and converse while sipping the greatest of caffeinated beverages and its many offshoots."

The Common Conservative
http://www.commonconservative.com/

"We are a web magazine featuring political commentary from the Republican and Libertarian perspective. Our editorials attack liberalism with both barrels blazing."

Communalism Combat
http://www.sabrang.com/

"Publishing analyses and exposures of the manipulations of communal political parties, both of the majority and the minority, as also soul-searching personal accounts of individuals from India, the sub-continent and abroad engaged in battling the forces that divide. "

Congressional Quarterly
http://www.cq.com/

" It provides news, analysis and information on government and politics. "

Consent
http://www.freedomparty.org/consent/consent.htm

"Consent is a journal of ideas and opinions on individual freedom."

Conservative Monitor
http://www.conservativebookstore.com/creview/page1.htm

"The Conservative Monitor is a webzine for thoughtful conservatives. It includes news and views about current events and issues. The news summary is posted daily and there is a weekly editorial on the commentary page. Contains a mix of humor and thoughtful analysis."

The Cornell American
http://www.cornellamerican.com/

"The independent student journal of conservative principle at Cornell University"

Correspondence : An International Review of Culture and Society
http://www.cfr.org/

"For each isssue of Correspondence, the editors scour periodicals, academic literature, and belles lettres from all over the world to find interesting and representative articles on cultural and political cultural issues."

Cosmopolis
http://www.cosmopolis.ch/

A monthly internet magazine, in German and English, on politics, history, economics, and arts and entertainment.

Courage
http://www.shirenet.com/lcdc/

"A magzine published monthly with articles, links of the month, editorials, and local information."

CYBERPRENSA-Que...La revista de opinion
http://cyberprensa.com/

Spanish language online political magazine. Can be translated into several languages, including English, on the site.

CYBERPRENSA-Que...La revista de opinion

Spanish language online political magazine

Dissent
http://www.dissentmagazine.org/

Dissent is a quarterly magazine of politics and culture edited by Mitchell Cohen and Michael Walzer. Each issue features articles about politics in the U.S., social and cultural commentary, and coverage of European politics.

etcetcetera
http://www.etcetera.com.mx/

"Political and cultural issues, mexican, latin american and international writers, smart and inquisitive journalism."

The Final Call
http://www.finalcall.com/

Weekly newspaper of the Nation of Islam featuring national and international news and coverage of political issues. "The Final Call Newspaper is the country's leading source for news and information about issues and events relative to the Black community."

FlashPoint
http://webdelsol.com/FLASHPOINT/

"A multidisciplinary journal in the arts and politics."

Focus
http://www.focus.de/

Globalización
http://www.rcci.net/globalizacion/

"Revista Mensual Web de Economia Sociedad y Cultura. Review on world economy, social mouvements and cultural criticism. Maintain links with other places oriented to the study of globalization. Virtual courses, bibliographies, film criticis."

Harvard Political Review
http://hprsite.squarespace.com/

"America's undergraduate non-partisan journal of politics and public policy. "

Hatteras
http://jollyroger.com/hatteras.html

"Literary, philosophical, and political generation-x journal for conservative intellectuals."

The Hill
http://www.hillnews.com/

"The Hill is a weekly newspaper covering the people and politics of the U.S. Congress. With the largest circulation of any publication on Capitol Hill, it digs into matters of ethics and campaign finance, and explores the legislative branch's relationship with the White House, the lobbying community and the media."

HVG
http://www.hvg.hu/

"Hungary's foremost economic and political weekly newsmagazine."

Illinois Issues
http://illinoisissues.uis.edu/

"Illinois Issues magazine is dedicated to providing fresh, provocative analysis of public policy in Illinois. With a special focus on Illinois government and politics, the magazine pays close attention to current trends and legislative issues, and examines the state's quality of life. The magazine also engages its readers in dialogue, enhancing the quality of public discourse in Illinois."

In Motion Magazine
http://www.inmotionmagazine.com/

Multicultural, English / Spanish, magazine promotes grassroots organizing and politics, and art for social change among communities of color and working people.

The Independent Review: A Journal of Political Economy
http://www.independent.org/

"Transcending the all-too-common politicization and superficiality of public policy research and debate, The INDEPENDENT REVIEW is the acclaimed, interdisciplinary, quarterly journal devoted to the critical analysis of public policy. Superbly written, provocative, and based on solid scholarship in economics, political science, law, history, philosophy, sociology, and related fields, The Independent Review features in-depth examinations of current policy questions by many of the world¹s outstanding scholars and policy experts. Undaunted and uncompromising, this is the journal that is pioneering future debate!"

Index on Censorship
http://www.indexonline.org/

"Index on Censorship, the bi-monthly magazine for free speech, widens the debates on freedom of expression with some of the world's best writers. Through interviews, reportage, banned literature and polemic, Index shows how free speech affects the issues of the moment."

Insight
http://www.insightmag.com/ME2/Default.asp

Conservative political news magazine.

Intellectual Capital.com: The Opinion & Politics E-zine
http://speakout.com/activism/opinions/

"Editorials, Letters and Intellectual Capital, the Politics and Policy E-zine" from SpeakOut.com

The Journal of Public and International Affairs
http://www.princeton.edu/~jpia/

Labour Left Briefing
http://www.labourleftbriefing.org.uk/

Based in the UK, Labour Left Briefing provides "an independent voice and forum for socialist ideas in the Labour Party and trade unions." The publication includes news, editorials, special features, and reviews. A subscription is needed to read articles from the current issue, however the website provides excerpts from the current issue and the full text of back issues.

Latin American Report
http://www.unisa.ac.za/default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID...

"An interdisciplinary journal of research and commentary relating to Latin America. Its purpose is to promote scholarly understanding of and general information about that Continent. It features research articles, commentaries, interviews, news and information, reports and book reviews."

Liberator Online
http://www.theadvocates.org/publications/liberator-online.ht...

"The digest will be of interest to members of the Advocates for Self-Government, libertarians, and anyone interested in the ideas of freedom. It will contain articles, reviews of web sites, contests, product reviews, and more."

The Libertarian Enterprise
http://www.ncc-1776.org/index.html

"The Libertarian Enterprise, an online publication dedicated to spreading genuine and unabashed libertarian opinions on the internet and elsewhere...The Libertarian Enterprise is not an organ of the Libertarian Party."

Liberty Unbound
http://www.libertysoft.com/liberty/

"Liberty Unbound is the web site for Liberty magazine, the monthly libertarian (classical liberal, or individualist) review of thought, culture and politics. The Nature of Liberty [magazine] ... We propose to publish lively discussions of these sorts of issues: the intellectual and psychological roots of libertarianism and of the hostility to liberty; the sort of society that libertarianism entails; cultural, social and historical matters from a libertarian perspective; the tactics and strategies of those libertarians seeking to libertarianize the world, as well as the strategy and tactics of those who believe strongly in allowing the world to go its own way; the origin and history of the libertarian movement. "

Mensaje
http://www.mensaje.cl/

Socio-political magazine from Chile, published by Jesuits. "A magazine of opinion, analysis and information."

Miss Liberty's Film & TV Update
http://www.missliberty.com/

"'Miss Liberty's Film & TV Update' is a FREE weekly electronic newsletter featuring news on upcoming films, videos and TV programs of interest to libertarians."

Mother Jones Magazine
http://www.mojones.com/motherjones.html

Najwyzszy Czas!
http://nczas.com/

A Conservative-Libertarian weekly from Poland. The title translates to "The Time is Now! "

The Nation
http://www.TheNation.com/

National Review
http://www.nationalreview.com/

"America's conservative magazine."

The Network Observer
http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/pagre/tno.html

"The Network Observer (TNO) is a free on-line newsletter about networks and democracy." Published 1994 to 1996.

New American Magazine
http://www.thenewamerican.com/

The magazine concerns mainly about the political issues within the U.S and around the world.

New Jersey Capital Report
http://www.cpanj.com/

"The Capital Report is a non-partisan monthly politcal magazine on New Jersey politics. It features sections on Governor Whitman, the Legislative Branch, political campaigns, and more."

The New Republic
http://www.tnr.com/

"The New Republic is America's preeminent journal of political opinion. The New Republic's 'back of the book' features unsurpassed coverage of film, theater, arts, and letters. TNR Online's coverage of the politics, arts and culture of cyberspace is unique on the Internet. Full-text articles are available in HTML format."

Ojosdepapel.com
http://www.ojosdepapel.com/

E-zine from Spain covering national politics, political and social analysis, book reviews, health, food, style, and even discussion of legal issues. Many of the contributors to the magazine are university professors and experts in subjects covered.

ON THE ISSUES: The Progressive Woman's Quarterly
http://www.ontheissuesmagazine.com/index.html

"A feminist, humanist magazine dedicated to fostering collective responsibility for positive social change."

Oregon Commentator
http://www.oregoncommentator.com/

Perspective
http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/~perspy/

"Perspective is Harvard-Radcliffe's liberal monthly magazine."

Policy Review
http://www.policyreview.org/

This journal "specializes in the study of private-sector and local-government alternatives to the bureaucratic, centralized welfare state."

Politeia
http://www.unisa.ac.za/Default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID...

This peer-reviewed journal encompasses public administration, political science, and strategic studies. The articles provide a broad range of perspectives on politically charged topics relating to South Africa and the international community.

Politics Now
http://www.politicsnow.co.il/

A weekly Israeli politics magazine and sites-index.

PopPolitics
http://www.poppolitics.com/

PopPolitics is an online magazine that blends popular and political cultures and covers the connections between them. It offers political news coverage coupled with historical analysis, cultural commentary and personal essays that relate the news to everyday life." Every six weeks, their Culture Clash section addresses a new issue from a variety of perspectives. "The idea is to investigate both the popular culture and the political angles, and to discuss the effect that each has on the issue."

The PPSA Online Magazine
http://www.ppsa.com/magazine/index.html

"This magazine presents a unique view of the world through satire and political commentary.Articles are included that cover road trips, rambling social commentary, member updates,humor and serious political debate on timely issues. Visit our new Computers and the Internet section, where we discuss the latest technology and influences on the Internet,offer computer and software reviews and great links to online computer resources. The Photo Gallery offers road-trip photos and a Travelogue section that will let you take a trip without leaving your easychair. We also feature a growing Entertainment section. The PPSA Online Magazine reflects the thoughts, ideas and sense of humor of its membership."

Proceso
http://www.proceso.com.mx/

"Non-official political magazine from Mexico."

Progressive Review
http://www.princeton.edu/~progrev/

"A journal of news, analysis, and occasional cultural critique," promoting social justice.

Prospect
http://www.prospect-magazine.co.uk/landing_page.php

"Prospect is the magazine for the intellectually curious general reader who appreciates finely written essays across the spectrum of political, intellectual and cultural debate. It is the intelligent monthly based in Britain - but with an international mind and an international readership." Selections from the print magazine appear in this online version.

Reason
http://www.reasonmag.com/

"A monthly magazine of free minds and free markets." ..."Examines politics, culture, and ideas from a dynamic libertarian perspective."

Red Pepper
http://www.redpepper.org.uk/

A radical left independent magazine. Intense political and social debate, a fresh look at current affairs, news on direct action.

La Revista Peninsular
http://www.larevista.com.mx/

"Politics and information every week."

Slate
http://www.slate.com/

"An interactive magazine of politics and culture."

Stickin' It to the MAN!
http://www.spazoutny.com/

"This is a punk zine with lots of indie reviews.There are also a couple of political articles, such as one on flag burning and another on Mumia Abu-Jamal."

Texas Independence Magazine
http://rtmag.com/

Published "in the interest of promoting the benefits of an independent nation of Texas."

WebToday
http://www.888webtoday.com/

"The daily news alternative to the R.I.M. (Reality Impaired Media) featuring UNreported and UNDERreported news and information. Christian, constitutional, and conservative perspective, with no room for racism or anti-Semitism."

Wednesday on the Web
http://www.serve.com/pvbr/

"A weekly conservative-oriented journal of fact and opinion featuring special investigative reports, health & fitness reports, columns,editorials, book reviews and human interest stories."

The Yale Political Monthly
http://www.yale.edu/ypm/

"An undergraduate publication that presents researched analysis of current topics in the national and international political scenes. We espouse no one set of beliefs, but rather print articles which represent a wide range of political opinion."