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:

An Anarchist FAQ Webpage
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/1931/

A lengthy FAQ explaining anarchism and the beliefs often held by people who identify as anarchists. Includes two sections critiquing anarcho-capitalism and libertarianism. Essays include quotes and references to works by prominent political theorists.

The Chairman Smiles
http://www.iisg.nl/exhibitions/chairman/

"Posters from the former Soviet Union, Cuba and China. The former Soviet Union, Cuba and China: three countries where posters played an important political role and got a large amount of artistic attention as well. This is a selection of 145 political posters, famous masterpieces next to equally beautiful, but unknown examples, drawn from the collection of the International Institute of Social History in Amsterdam.
Additional information is provided on: the poster designers, collecting and collectors, the conservation of posters, postcard reproductions and further reading and some links."

FactCheck.org
http://www.factcheck.org/default.html

A nonpartisan fact checking organization. Established at the University of Pennsylvania, it critiques select political speeches, ads, and issues in order to provide accurate information.

History and Politics Out Loud
http://www.hpol.org/

This is "a collection of invaluable audio materials some available for the first time on this website capturing significant political and historical events and personalities of the twentieth century. The materials range from formal addresses delivered in public settings to private telephone conversations conducted from the innermost recesses of the White House." Contains audio from: Johnson, Nixon, Churchill, the 3 Kennedys, Clinton, Khrushchev and FDR, among others.

Libertarianism - Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
http://www.iep.utm.edu/l/libertar.htm

Covers Libertarian theories and approaches to Libertarianism. Discusses John Locke's political views as well as natural rights and the principle of self-ownership. Provides extensive bibliographic references for further reading and research.

Online Resource Guide to Political Inquiry
http://web2.uwindsor.ca/courses/ps/dartnell/index.html

A directory of "research gateways . . . supplemented by specific Web-based research that focuses on specific themes." Topics include area studies, international studies, issue-based politics, reference and research, theory and analysis, and web-based projects. An excellent scholarly resource.

Political Resources on the Net
http://www.politicalresources.net/

Political resources for every country in the world, including government sites, ministries, agencies, political parties, election information, plus links to country info from the CIA World Factbook. Extensive list of related websites. Browsable by country.

Rock the Vote
http://www.rockthevote.org/

"Rock the Vote is dedicated to: PROTECTING freedom of speech, EDUCATING young people about issues that affect us, and MOTIVATING young people to participate by registering, voting and speaking out." More than just getting teenagers and Generation X'ers to register and vote. You will also find articles from economic issues, educations, and issues concerning censorship.

ThisNation.com
http://www.thisnation.com/

ThisNation.com offers a free online American government & politics "textbook," a historical & political documents archive and other resources for students, teachers and those generally interested in "this nation." The site includes a library of such items as the text of presidential inaugural addresses, important documents in US political history--i.e. the Constitution, Amendments, important Supreme Court decisions--and image and sound files of important political figures. Site contains a search function.

Town Hall: Conservative News and Information
http://townhall.com/

"Town Hall is the first truly interactive community on the Internet to bring Internet users and public policy organizations together under the broad umbrella of "conservative" thoughts, ideas and actions. Our goal is to become the mall of ideas in which people congregate to exchange, discuss and disseminate the latest news and information. Town Hall is committed to inform, educate and entertain the public through this emerging electronic medium." Here you will find news and all sorts of Conservative articles and links.

Turn Left: The Home of Liberalism
http://turnleftblog.blogspot.com/

As the name implies, on this blog you will find all sorts of links to information about liberal political philosophy, people, issues, and liberalism around the world.