Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
“Welcome to LINCS, a professional learning community for adult educators that provides access to resources, professional development, and a connected network of practitioners.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
Literacy.org
Adult Education, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Literacy.org
“Literacy.org at the University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education, is comprised of” National Center on Adult Literacy (NCAL) and the International Literacy Institute (ILI).
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
The Whole Family Center
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Whole Family Center
This site is aimed at understanding and improving all kinds of family relationships. Produced by experienced psychologists and includes articles on marriage, parenting, kids and teens, families, problems, coping with daily life. Deals with such topics as infertility, anorexia, divorce, suicide as well as everyday family problems.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
BBC World Service – Pakistan Floods
Meteorology/Climatology, Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
BBC World Service – Pakistan Floods
This BBC World News page features several articles and photo essays about recent floods in Pakistan. It includes articles about how the floods are still claiming lives, Pakistani villagers’ stories, and Pakistan’s cycle of natural disasters. Find information and resources on the subject from the BBC World Service.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–Asian History; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Meteorology/Climatology; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Oceanography/Hydrology; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Hunger; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Housing
EZ/RC Address Locator
Blogs, Geography, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
EZ/RC Address Locator
A map site provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. View a map of any U.S. zip code or city with information on population, income, ethnicity, housing, or community development programs.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Housing
Sesame Street Parents
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Sesame Street Parents
Sesame Street Parents offers expert advice on a variety of topics to help raise happy and healthy children. Interactive flash story books on topics like going to the doctor help kids and parents work through day to day problems in a fun way.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life; Fun Stuff–Fun Stuff Resources For Parents & Teachers
ServiceLeader.org
Non-Profit Organizations, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
ServiceLeader.org
The Virtual Volunteering Project provides resources to agencies that recruit and manage on-line volunteers, as well as to people who are on-line volunteers. Useful for anyone interested in utilizing technology to benefit their organizations.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Business & Economics–Non-Profit Organizations
Geekgirl???s Plain-English Computing
Computer Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Geekgirl???s Plain-English Computing
Guides to basic computing, Windows, the Internet, security, databases, and applications from an Australian computer journalist.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
America???s Forgotten Children: Child Poverty in Rural America
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
America???s Forgotten Children: Child Poverty in Rural America
This report outlines the economic conditions contributing to child poverty in rural America. Included are specific examples, demographics, facts and statistics. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the report.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Children
Choosing Child Poverty
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Choosing Child Poverty
This site explores the effects of domestic policy on the issue of child poverty in different countries. Site includes graphs and statistics.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Children
Economic Policy Institute: Viewpoints
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Economic Policy Institute: Viewpoints
???This testimony was presented by EPI economist Heather Boushey before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday, February 14, 2002.??? This testimony gives a framework for understanding how social policy affects low income Americans.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Working Poor
Hot Potatoes
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Hot Potatoes
This site features information about a one hour documentary of the pathogen that was a main contributor to the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1850. A historical overview of potato blight as well as links and resources are given.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Famine
The Wounded Healer Journal
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Wounded Healer Journal
“Since 1995, TWHJ has been a point of presence on the web for psychotherapists and others who have experienced the devastation of traumatic experiences, including child abuse.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System
“Provides near real-time alerts about natural disasters around the world and tools to facilitate response coordination, including media monitoring, map catalogues and Virtual On-Site Operations Coordination Centre.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Public Safety; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences
Assisted Senior Living
Aging, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Assisted Senior Living
Provides information on assisted living, nursing homes, in home senior care, Alzheimer’s care, hospice care, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC) and independent living.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Aging; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Seniors
Google Crisis Response – Haiti
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Google Crisis Response – Haiti
Provides information on the earthquake response efforts in Haiti.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Public Safety; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences; Regional & Country Information–Caribbean
UNICEF: Child Poverty in Rich Countries 2005
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
UNICEF: Child Poverty in Rich Countries 2005
This document reports the status of child poverty in developed countries and explores the factors attributing to it.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Children
Boardman’s Birthday Party Ideas
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Boardman’s Birthday Party Ideas
“A site for parents to find themes and ideas for their children’s parties. Each theme is set up to include ideas on ‘how to’ do the party themselves including invitations, decorations, cake, goodie bags, games and activities. “
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
Public Agenda
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Public Agenda
“Public Agenda prepares a broad array of educational materials that help explain policy issues to the public in a balanced and easy-to-understand way. Our guides offer a nonpartisan briefing on policy and polling — including ‘red flags’ where poll results may be misleading; a digest of news, legislation, and studies; and research sources. We of …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Law, Government & Political Science
Kids Growth
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Kids Growth
“A Resource for Parents by Pediatricians and Child Care Experts.” Kids Growth offers information on parenting and behavioral problems, stages of development, and medical conditions. Visitors can participate in discussions on child health and development topics or ask questions of the “team of pediatricians and child care specialists.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life; Health & Medical Sciences–Pediatrics
SERVEnet
Philanthropy and Social Service, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
SERVEnet
SERVEnet has a database tool called “Volunteer Now!” that was produced to match the skills and interests of volunteers with nonprofits and organizations that need volunteers, as well as serve as a resource for these organizations.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service
Altweb: Alternatives to Animal Testing
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Altweb: Alternatives to Animal Testing
“Altweb is intended to foster the development of scientifically acceptable in vitro and other alternatives to animal testing. Alternatives are defined as methods which reduce animal use, replace whole animal tests, or refine existing tests by minimizing animal distress.” The site offers news, articles, lists of periodicals, information about alter …
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Medical Research; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
Street Drugs
Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Street Drugs
“A database of text information and photographs of ‘Street Drugs’ and frequently abused prescription drugs. This information is free to use by DARE or Police Officers or other educators.”
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
TypingWeb
Computer Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
TypingWeb
Provides a free online typing and keyboarding tutorial for all skill levels. Free registration required to save your progress. There are ten different languages with the appropriate keyboards you can learn with or even the Dvorak keyboard system. One exercise lets you type current news headlines for practice.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Applications By Type–Productivity Tools
Peter’s Online Typing Course
Computer Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Peter’s Online Typing Course
Provides a basic but comprehensive set of online typing instructions and activities.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Applications By Type–Productivity Tools
Nobelprize.org – The Ultimate Source for Nobel Prize Information
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Nobelprize.org – The Ultimate Source for Nobel Prize Information
“The Official Site of the Nobel Foundation” includes information on Nobel prizes, awarders, and ceremonies. Includes educational games.
Subject: Science & Technology; Business & Economics–Economics; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare
Compukiss
Computer Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Compukiss
Aimed at providing basic computer instruction and beyond, for “those who didn’t grow up with computers.” Compukiss offers tips, reviews, and up-to-date news as well as how-to videos especially for baby boomers and seniors.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
Jan???s Computer Literacy 101
Computer Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Jan???s Computer Literacy 101
An illustrated guide with sections on computer basics, Windows, the web, spreadsheets, and databases.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
Free Computer Tutorials
Computer Literacy, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Free Computer Tutorials
Free courses and tutorials on basic computing, Microsoft Word and Excel, web design, CSS, Javascript, and PHP.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy
The Baby Name Wizard: NameVoyager
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Baby Name Wizard: NameVoyager
Interactive graphs of baby name popularity from 1880 to present, based on data from the Social Security Administration.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
SciDev.Net
Science and Technology News, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
SciDev.Net
Offers current news about technology and science in developing countries. Includes original articles from SciDev and from other online sources such as Nature and Science.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Science & Technology–Science & Technology News
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
National Alliance to End Homelessness
Nationwide federation of public, private, and nonprofit organizations that advances practical, community-based solutions to homelessness. This Web site provides a vast array of information about homelessness for service providers and for the general public. Available resources include Background and Statistics, Policy and Legislation, Best Practi …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Homelessness
Institute of World Affairs
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Institute of World Affairs
The Institute of World Affairs is ???a non-profit, non-partisan, tax-exempt organization devoted to international understanding and the peaceful resolution of conflict.??? Site includes articles, news and events and resources regarding conflict prevention and peace-building programs.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Peace–Peace Movements
Center for Media Literacy
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Center for Media Literacy
???Dedicated to promoting and supporting media literacy education as a framework for accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating media content, CML works to help citizens, especially the young, develop critical thinking and media production skills needed to live fully in the 21st century media culture.??? Site includes resource catalog, news, pub …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Information Literacy
National Assessments of Adult Literacy
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
National Assessments of Adult Literacy
This report seeks to ???describe the status of adult literacy in the United States, report on national trends and identify relationships between literacy and selected characteristics of adults.??? Site includes information on defining and measuring literacy, publications, resources, historical data, assessment design, data for analysis and archived …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
World War II and the Triumph of Keynesianism
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
World War II and the Triumph of Keynesianism
This article looks at the Great Depression and World War II in the framework of the economics of John Maynard Keynes.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War–Economic Aspects
Peace Dividend Trust
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Peace Dividend Trust
???Peace Dividend Trust (PDT) is a non-profit foundation that promotes the growth of private enterprise in post-conflict economies by helping donors, aid agencies, and investors support local labour and entrepreneurs.??? PDT helps donors, aid agencies and investors support the growth of local business in post-conflict economies. Site gives list of …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War–Economic Aspects
The U.S. Economy at War
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The U.S. Economy at War
This site takes a look at U.S. history from the time period of 1941-1980 and examines the socio/political climate and the subsequent effects on the U.S. economy.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War–Economic Aspects
How the War Machine is Driving the U.S. Economy
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
How the War Machine is Driving the U.S. Economy
This article examines the relationship between the Iraq war and the U.S. economy and the subsequent effect on U.S. public infrastructure.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War–Economic Aspects
Economics of the War Economy
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Economics of the War Economy
This is an article that examines the relationship between war and the national economy from a Marxian perspective.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War–Economic Aspects
ACRL Information Literacy
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
ACRL Information Literacy
Explains what information literacy is and gives resources such as standards and guidelines to help educators comply with the Information Literacy Competency Standards for Higher Education. Resources include a step-by-step implementation toolkit, links to related resources, news and events listings.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–On The Job; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Information Literacy
Covering Kids & Families
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Covering Kids & Families
Covering Kids & Families (CKF), seeks to reduce the number of uninsured children and adults who are eligible but not enrolled in Medicaid SCHIP by ???conducting and coordinating outreach programs, simplify enrollment and renewal processes and coordinating existing health care coverage programs.???
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Children
Raising the National Minimum Wage: Information, Opinion, Research
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Raising the National Minimum Wage: Information, Opinion, Research
This site contains resources arguing both for or against an increase in the minimum wage and how it would affect the poor. All resources are relatively recent (year 2000 and later).
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Working Poor
The Racial Wealth Divide Project
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Racial Wealth Divide Project
This is a comprehensive site seeks to ???deepen the understanding and analysis about the historical and contemporary barriers to wealth creation and its negative impact on society???. Site provides articles, both archived and new, and links to resources.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Working Poor
The Brookings Institution: The Plight of the Working Poor
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Brookings Institution: The Plight of the Working Poor
This is a succinct paper written by David Ellwood of Harvard University outlining the effects of social policy on low-income Americans.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Working Poor
WE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network
Adult Education, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
WE LEARN Women Expanding/ Literacy Education Action Resource Network
Women-centered literacy and adult education curriculum resources, such as lesson plans, information for literacy workers, resource list, conversation circles and links.
Subject: Education–Adult Education; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Functional Literacy
Cool Nurse: Nutrition
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Cool Nurse: Nutrition
This site gives an easy-to-understand overview of nutrition and healthy eating.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Nutrition
The Vegan Diet During Pregnancy and Lactation
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Vegan Diet During Pregnancy and Lactation
This site gives information about nutrition during pregnancy for vegans.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Nutrition
Food and Nutrition
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Food and Nutrition
This comprehensive site gives information about nutrition and household food security along with resources and links.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Nutrition
Senior Mag: Supplement and Vitamin Definitions and Glossary
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Senior Mag: Supplement and Vitamin Definitions and Glossary
This site gives nutritional information about common herbal supplements, minerals and vitamins. Search for nutritional supplement by name, arranged alphabetically.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Nutrition
Fallen Fruit
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Fallen Fruit
A new idea towards alleviating hunger, this site features a map of publicly accessible fruit trees that are fruiting around the Los Angeles area. There is also information on neighborhood food resources for particular areas.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Community Gardens
Brownfield Remediation: Solutions for Urban Agriculture
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Brownfield Remediation: Solutions for Urban Agriculture
Information regarding urban agriculture and ???brownfields???, or contaminated city plots, and the methods of cleaning them up. Downloadable PDF files with information regarding soil contamination and urban agriculture.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Community Gardens
Food Share Learning Centre
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Food Share Learning Centre
A very interesting site including information about community, container and rooftop gardening, community kitchens, gardening with children and a month-by-month guide.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Community Gardens
American Community Gardening Association
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
American Community Gardening Association
Comprehensive information about starting a community garden; online publications available about starting your own community garden.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Community Gardens
The Beyond Organic Show
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Beyond Organic Show
???The Beyond Organic radio show is an unique environmental radio and multimedia program, addressing issues of organic food and farming, social and environmental sustainability?????? with news, interviews and research.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Community Gardens
Earth Works Garden
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Earth Works Garden
Information regarding community supported agriculture, city farming and food security. EarthWorks is a great example of a successful inner-city sustainable agriculture project.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Community Gardens
Black famine in Ukraine 1932-33
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Black famine in Ukraine 1932-33
This site gives a historical overview of the famine that occurred in the Ukraine during the collectivization period of the Soviet Union.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Famine
Return of the Potato Blight
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Return of the Potato Blight
This site gives an overview of Potato Blight, the conditions contributing to it in nineteenth century Ireland, and why we should still be concerned about this pathogen.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Famine
Worldphilanthropists.org
Philanthropy and Social Service, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Worldphilanthropists.org
“Worldphilanthropists.org is a non-denominational, non-political organization designed to bring together on one site as much information as possible on the subject of philanthropy.” This site aims to enable those inclined toward philanthropy, “to access the sources, tools and networks they need to achieve their charitable aims.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service
News for Parents
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
News for Parents
NewsForParents.org is directed at parents. Updated daily, the site provides clear, concise, jargon-free news and information related to children???s health, development and education. Founded by a licensed clinical psychologist.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
One World One People for Peace
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
One World One People for Peace
Promotes volunteering all over the world to “turn the concept of world peace from a theoretical ideal into a practical, workable reality through positive means.” There are links to related articles, organizations and world-wide volunteer oppotunites.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Peace–Peace Movements
The September Project
News and Current Events, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The September Project
“The September Project is a grassroots effort to encourage public events on freedom, democracy, and citizenship in libraries on or around September 11. Libraries around the world are organizing public and campus events, such as: displays about human rights and historical documents; talks and performances about freedom and cultural difference; and f …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Issues; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Reference–News & Current Events
Think Baby Names
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Think Baby Names
This is a searchable database of baby names, including historical meanings and popularity.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
Computer Literacy, Dictionaries, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms
An alphabetic “dictionary of computer (and internet) terms with easy-to-understand definitions”.
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy–Computer Literacy; Technology
USDA: Food and Nutrition
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
USDA: Food and Nutrition
The United States Department of Agriculture provides a list of online food assistance links. According to their site, “food assistance programs increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues & Social Welfare–Hunger–Nutrition
Vegan Outreach
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Vegan Outreach
Vegan Outreach is a non-profit organization that “is dedicated to reducing animal suffering by promoting a vegan lifestyle.” Included in the site are resources for advocacy such as the Adopt-a-College program, and downloadable publications relevant to vegan living.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
Our World Too: The Ultimate Gay and Lesbian Parenting Resource
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Our World Too: The Ultimate Gay and Lesbian Parenting Resource
With a focus on “building strong alternative families,” this site is a resource for same-sex couples raising children. There are informative sections regarding creating a family, spiritual and legal issues, and a collection of articles from the queer community relevant to family life. There is also a large marketplace of books and other goods tha …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
Animal Welfare Information Center
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Animal Welfare Information Center
This is a site operated by the United States Department of Agriculture. It seeks to educate the public on the “improved animal care and use in research, testing and teaching.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
Animal Welfare Institute
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Animal Welfare Institute
“AWI is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1951 to reduce the sum total of pain and fear inflicted upon animals by humans.” The site includes updated news stories covering animal rights issues, as well as a link to their lobbying organization, the Society for Animal Protective Legislation (SAPL).
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
Social Gerontology & the Aging Revolution
Census Data and Demographics, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Social Gerontology & the Aging Revolution
A very thorough resource which categorically considers information related to seniors (demographics, biology, sociology, psychology, politics, etc???). It provides a lot of links as well as text to introduce these links.
Subject: Reference–Census Data & Demographics; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Seniors
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Contains useful information on animal rights issues, including research projects and results, investigations and rescues, fact sheets on animal-related topics, excerpts from PETA publications, an animal cruelty-free shopping guide, recipes, and the organization itself.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
Amnesty International External Country Reports
Human Rights, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Amnesty International External Country Reports
Amnesty International provides a variety of information about violations of human rights around the world. You can read detailed reports on human rights violations and you can read about campaigns that have been launched to put an end to those injustices.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
National Coalition for the Homeless
Poverty, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
National Coalition for the Homeless
A national advocacy network committed to “ending homelessness. Provides facts about homelessness, references to research materials, a directory to homeless/housing organizations, the NCH newsletter and calendar, and information about legislation and policy.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Poverty–Homelessness
Beyond Indigo
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Beyond Indigo
Beyond Indigo is an online community that provides support to people who are grieving. It has chat rooms, grief tools and support, information about funerals and financial help.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Health & Medical Sciences–Mental Health
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
The Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
“Center for the Book affiliates carry out the national Center’s mission in their local areas, sponsor programs that highlight their area’s literary heritage and call attention to the importance of books, reading, literacy and libraries.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Literacy; Arts & Humanities–Libraries
World Wide Web Resources for Social Workers
Social Issues and Social Welfare, Social Work, War
World Wide Web Resources for Social Workers
A search engine and web directory for social workers.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Social Work
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
The official homepage of PETA.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
Childcare.gov
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Childcare.gov
“A new web site designed to bring all of the Federal agency resource about child care together in one place. You will be able to find Federal funding sources, keep up to date on safety alerts, find and share promising practices and much more.”
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life
McGruff.org
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
McGruff.org
This site presents safety tips for children of all ages. There are safety-related
activities and games with McGruff and his friends for kids 5-12 years old, tips
for teenagers and young adults on how to fight crime, and resource materials
for adults working with children and young adults.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime; Health–Health Resources For Teachers & Parents; Reference–Organizations; Health–Safety
Philanthropy Journal
Non-Profit Organizations, Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Philanthropy Journal
“Philanthropy Journal helps people understand, support and work in the nonprofit and philanthropic world.
Through a daily Web site and free, weekly email bulletin, we deliver online philanthropy and nonprofit news and information.
Electronic media are transforming the way people practice philanthropy, online giving, and the way nonprofits do bus …
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service; Business & Economics–Non-Profit Organizations
Internet Fraud Complaint Center
Social Issues and Social Welfare, War
Internet Fraud Complaint Center
“IFCC’s mission is to address fraud committed over the Internet. For victims of Internet fraud, IFCC provides a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts authorities of a suspected criminal or civil violation. For law enforcement and regulatory agencies at all levels, IFCC offers a central repository for complaints related to Inter …
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime