DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Dictionaries, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
Current U.S. Department of Defense dictionary of military terms. Includes the Joint Acronyms and Abbreviations and NATO-Only Terms dictionaries.
Subject: Reference–Dictionaries–Glossaries; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Karleen Bradford
Books and Authors, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Reading Zone, Stories in Spanish
Karleen Bradford
This website provides information on the Canadian children and young adult author, Karleen Bradford. Here you can read about her personal story, books and series she has written or writing and awards she has received.
Subject: Reading Zone–Books & Authors
State Freedom of Information Laws
Government, US State and Regional
State Freedom of Information Laws
Directory of links to individual state statutes for open meetings and open records laws. Also provides link to directory of state FOI resources. Organized by the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
DEA.gov / Statistics & Facts
Government, US State and Regional
DEA.gov / Statistics & Facts
Provides data from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on national statistics for drug arrests by year, drug seizures by year and type, and meth lab incidents by year and location, as well as national studies and publications.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Alcohol, Drugs & Tobacco; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
California Office of Privacy Protection – Privacy Laws
Law, United States
California Office of Privacy Protection – Privacy Laws
This site contains a list of sites that provide information on financial, internet, medical, and identification privacy. Many of these sites contain information on citizens??? legal rights under the laws, and links to the full texts of privacy laws. While some of these sites are run by the government, others are non-government sites which provide …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Portal do Governo
Government, US State and Regional
Portal do Governo
The website of the Portugese government includes information on the country, the government, the prime minister and their practices. It also provides government forms. The website is in Portugese, but available in English.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
Perspective
United States
Perspective
“Founded in 1985 amidst the Reagan presidency and the ascendance of right-wing campus media like The Harvard Salient, Perspective is Harvard’s liberal monthly.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
The Amplifier
North America, United States
The Amplifier
Entertainment magazine for the Bowling Green, Kentucky area that offers “user interactivity.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southcentral (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee); Entertainment & Leisure
Freedom of the Press
Law, Government and Political Science, News and Current Events, Political Science
Freedom of the Press
Reports, with statistical analysis, about the freedom of the press throughout the world. Full reports are available, in addition to brief reports about each country.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science; Reference–News & Current Events–Journalism
U.S. Government Printing Office — Federal Register
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — Federal Register
“Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
“The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) annual edition is the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Congressional Calendars
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Congressional Calendars
“The Congressional Calendars collection includes the Calendars of the U.S. House of Representatives and History of Legislation and the Senate Calendar of Business.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
FDsys: GPO’s Federal Digital System
Government, Political Science, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
FDsys: GPO’s Federal Digital System
“GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) provides free online access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government.” For U.S. government publications, come here!
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–On The Job–Law & Government Documents Libraries; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) — Privacy Act Issuances
Law, United States
The Office of the Federal Register (OFR) — Privacy Act Issuances
“The Privacy Act Issuances online database contains descriptions of Federal agency systems of records, record retrieval rules, and computer matching programs between agencies.” For U.S. government Privacy Act issuances.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
U.S. Government Printing Office — Economic Report of the President
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
U.S. Government Printing Office — Economic Report of the President
“The Economic Report of the President is an annual report written by the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. It overviews the nation’s economic progress using text and extensive data appendices.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Riddick’s Senate Procedure
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Riddick’s Senate Procedure
“Named after Senate Parliamentarian Emeritus Floyd M. Riddick, this Senate document contains the contemporary precedents and practices of the Senate.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
U.S. Government Printing Office — Public and Private Laws
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
U.S. Government Printing Office — Public and Private Laws
Public and private laws since the 104th Congress.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Congressional Bills
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Congressional Bills
“Congressional bills are legislative proposals from the House of Representatives and Senate within the United States Congress.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
United States Code
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
United States Code
“The United States Code is the codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
U.S. Government Printing Office — Supreme Court Decisions, 1937 – 1975
Government, Historical Documents, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — Supreme Court Decisions, 1937 – 1975
“The full text of Supreme Court Decisions issued between 1937 and 1975, containing 7,407 Decisions from volumes 300 through 422 of U.S. Reports, has been provided to the U.S. Government Printing Office through efforts of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
U.S. Government Printing Office — The Compilation of Presidential Documents
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — The Compilation of Presidential Documents
“The Compilation of Presidential Documents collection consists of the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents which are the official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
U.S. Government Printing Office — Core Documents of Our Democracy
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
U.S. Government Printing Office — Core Documents of Our Democracy
Texts of historical and current government documents, including: Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the U.S., Articles of Confederation, Gettysburg Address, Supreme Court Decisions, Economic Indicators, Government Manual, Statistical Abstract of the United States, and the federal budget.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Lawyers.org
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Lawyers.org
A web directory for finding information on laws, finding a lawyer, and discovering legal news and legal information. Areas covered include the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
West Virginia Library Commission – InfoDepot
Government, Libraries, Organizing the Web, State Digital Libraries in the U.S.
West Virginia Library Commission – InfoDepot
Gateway to a variety of electronic resources, including a statewide library catalog, full text periodical articles (EBSCO), Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia and the LearningExpressLibrary, which provides online practice tests.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries By Type–Digital Libraries–State Digital Libraries In The U.S.
Who Was Blogging the Democratic National Convention (in July 2004)?
Blogs, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Who Was Blogging the Democratic National Convention (in July 2004)?
Cyberjournalist.net provides a list of people credentialed as bloggers in attendance at the DNC. A good list of important political bloggers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
PoliBlog
Blogs, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
PoliBlog
An associate professor of Political Science at Alabama’s Troy University, Steven Taylor provides news and humorous conservative-slanted commentary.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Geneva Convention: Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Geneva Convention: Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
Signed August 12, 1949 (Geneva Convention III), entry into Force October 1950, an international agreement on the treatment of prisoner of war.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Constitutions & Treaties In Force
Government, Politics & Law – Research & Technology Guides
Blogs, Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Government, Politics & Law – Research & Technology Guides
This site offers a variety of local, state, federal and international government resources. It also includes links to information about Patents & Trademarks, Afro-Americans and the Military, European studies (some divided into regions) and more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Collections – Government Documents Center
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Collections – Government Documents Center
A portal to government documents from throughout American history, hosted by the University of Michigan Government Documents Center.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Who Was Blogging the GOP Convention (in August 2004)?
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Who Was Blogging the GOP Convention (in August 2004)?
Cyberjournalist.net provides a list of people credentialed as bloggers in attendance at the RNC. A good list of important political bloggers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
The Green Papers
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
The Green Papers
The Green Papers provides historical and current data on the U.S. elections process, including articles on the history of the political parties and the evolution of the primary system.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States)–History
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Agreed to in 1968, entered into force March 5, 1970, the agreement sought to prevent the spread of nuclear weaponry.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Constitutions & Treaties In Force
Ladies Auxiliary VFW
Gender and Sexuality, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Ladies Auxiliary VFW
Members are “wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers, grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters … of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.” Site includes news, a calendar, and information on scholarships, legislative action, and cancer research.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Women
Treaty of Westphalia: Peace Treaty between the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of France and their respective Allies
Historical Documents, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Treaty of Westphalia: Peace Treaty between the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of France and their respective Allies
Also referred to as “Peace of Westphalia,” the document is regarded as the beginning of the nation-state system and is heralded as an important part of international relations theory.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
Justice Laws Website
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Justice Laws Website
The national laws of Canada, including consolidated statutes, consolidated regulations, private acts, public statutes, and constitutional laws. Searchable.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada
Kids in the House
US Federal Government
Kids in the House
Take a virtual tour of the capital, learn “What is Congress,” learn “How Laws Are Made”, and find out about some of the art and history related to the United States Capitol.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives; Our World–Our World Virtual Field Trips; Our World–North America–USA–Government; School And Homework Help–Virtual Field Trips; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
Kullen Light – ipl’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
Government, Travel and Tourism, Travel News, US Federal Government
Kullen Light – ipl2’s Lighthouses: A Photographic Journey
“This light is one of the most prominent landmarks along the Swedish coastline. Though the present tower dates to 1900, there has been some type of beacon at this site since 1561. Located at the western tip of Kullaberg headland, it is Scandinavia’s most powerful light. Electricity was installed at the station in 1937. Though fully automated in 197 …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Europe Travel & Tourism
Revista INTER-FORUM
North America, South America, United States
Revista INTER-FORUM
Contains articles about political, social, and economic issues facing the Caribbean and Latin America in both Spanish and English.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–South America; Regional & Country Information–North America–Central America
International Documents Collection | Northwestern University Library
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
International Documents Collection | Northwestern University Library
Provides a directory to foreign government and intergovernmental organization (IGO) web sites, as well as publications from IGOs and a few other sources.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
Civil Rights Division Initiative to Combat Post-9/11 Discriminatory Backlash
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Civil Rights Division Initiative to Combat Post-9/11 Discriminatory Backlash
This initiative from The United States Department of Justice is an effort to reduce “bias-related assaults, threats, vandalism and arson” on “Arab, Muslim, Sikh, and South-Asian Americans, and those perceived to be members of these groups.” The website provides information about the initiative, how to file a complaint, and other related information …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Memphis Magazine
North America, United States
Memphis Magazine
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southcentral (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee)
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure addresses legislation related to the Coast Guard, federal emergencies and disasters, flood control, inland waterways, navigation and navigation laws, public and federal buildings, public works like bridges and dams, boats, roads, railroads, aviation, water power, and water pollution.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
Joint Committee on Taxation
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Joint Committee on Taxation
The duties of the Joint Committee are to investigate the operation and effects of internal revenue taxes, investigate measures and methods for the simplification of taxes, make reports to the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance, and review any proposed refund or credit and gift taxes in excess of $2,000,000.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Committee on the Budget
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Committee on the Budget
The site of the House of Representatives Committee that holds jurisdiction over legislation related to the establishment and enforcement of the federal budget.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
GOP.gov
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
GOP.gov
The official site of the House Republican Conference features news releases, daily and weekly floor schedules, and other information from Republican members of Congress.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Committee on Ethics
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Committee on Ethics
“The Committee on Standards of Official Conduct has jurisdiction over all bills, resolutions and other matters relating to the Code of Official Conduct.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
Armed Services Committee
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Armed Services Committee
The Armed Services Committee has jurisdiction over legislation related to the Department of Defense, the selective service, interoceanic canals, miltary applications of nuclear energy, and the “pay, promotion, retirement, and other benefits and privileges of members of the armed forces”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, US Federal Government
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
The committee that monitors legislation on education, child labor, school food programs, workers’ compensation, vocational rehabilitation, labor wages and hours, and work incentive programs.
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Education
The Torch
United States
The Torch
“The Torch (Danish: Faklen.dk) is a Danish web-magazine devoted to cultural trends and social comment in a humanist worldview.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science
Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research
Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research
“Cityscape: A Journal of Policy Development and Research strives to share HUD-funded and other research on housing and urban policy issues with scholars, government officials, and others involved in setting policy and determining the direction of future research. Cityscape focuses on innovative ideas, policies, and programs that show promise in re …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Housing
Legal Protection of Digital Information
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Legal Protection of Digital Information
This site contains information on the legal protection of digital information. It now contains an online version of that book and in the future will contain other online texts, as well as links to other sites useful in understanding law in the digital age.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
U.S. Census Bureau – Foreign Trade
International Business, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau – Foreign Trade
This is “the official source for U.S. export and import statistics” and a great place to go for U.S. “import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics.”
Subject: Business & Economics–International Business; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Economic; Business & Economics–Statistics
Cowboys & Indians – The Premiere Magazine of the West
North America, United States
Cowboys & Indians – The Premiere Magazine of the West
“An international magazine of the highest quality, Cowboys & Indians encompasses everything exceptional about the American West: history and legend, hardworking people, dramatic vistas, enduring values.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southwest (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas); Arts & Humanities–Culture
AgingStats.gov – Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
AgingStats.gov – Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics
Collection of statistics on aging from a variety of government agencies.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Senate Republican Conference
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Senate Republican Conference
The SRC assists Republican senators with communicating “their priorities… to their constituents by offering a full range of communications resources, including television and radio capabilities, multimedia and online assistance, graphic design, and Spanish language services.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
National Center for Health Statistics
Government, Public Health, Statistics, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
National Center for Health Statistics
NCHS is the Federal Government’s principal vital and health statistics agency.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences–Public Health; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Business & Economics–Statistics
ipl Resources by Subject–Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
ipl Resources by Subject–Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
SEE ALSO: ipl Resources by Subject–Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Law, Government & Political Science–Historical Documents
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Matters relating to the Archives of the United States, the census and the collection of statistics, Federal Civil Service, municipal affairs of the District of Columbia, and the Postal Service are within the legislative jurisdiction of the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
The Office of the Democratic Whip
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
The Office of the Democratic Whip
The official site of The Whip, the second ranking position among House Democrats, who is charged with mobilizing the party vote and coordinating strategy within the Caucus. Features on this site include statements and speeches of the Whip and editorials on topics including fiscal responsibility and election reform.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
The committee that monitors legislation on banks, financial institutions, control of prices of commodities, deposit insurance, economic stabilization and defense production, export and foreign trade promotion, federal monetary policy including the Federal Reserve System, financial aid to commerce and industry, issuance and redemption of notes, publ …
Subject: Business & Economics–Banking; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Science & Technology–Transportation
Digital Intellectual Property Help Desk
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Digital Intellectual Property Help Desk
This site has many links to documents, a glossary, and statistics dealing with all aspects of digital intellectual property.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Biology Week
Life Sciences, North America, United States
Biology Week
“A weekly publication listing biology seminars and symposia in the Boston/Cambridge area”. Site is updated weekly, and includes both the current issue and the previous issue. Also available in a printed version or by e-mail.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont); Science & Technology–Life Sciences
Berkeley Technology Law Journal
United States
Berkeley Technology Law Journal
“The Berkeley Technology Law Journal (“BTLJ”) is a student-run publication of the Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley. BTLJ began as the High Technology Law Journal, publishing its first issue in Spring 1986. The Journal covers emerging issues of law in the areas of intellectual property and biotechnology. BTLJ strives to …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
U.S. Army Military History Institute
US Federal Government
U.S. Army Military History Institute
“MHI serves as the primary research facility for the historical study of the US Army in order to foster a greater understanding of the Army’s role in our nation’s history and in its future.” Includes an extensive collection of military history bibliographies, and links to relevant sites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
U.S. Army Center of Military History
US Federal Government
U.S. Army Center of Military History
This site is an essential starting point for research in American military history. It offers a number of online reference texts and documents, online finding aids for US Army archives, FAQs, links to other relevant sites, and a how-to page for people seeking historical information about American military history.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
U.S. Military Operations
US Federal Government
U.S. Military Operations
Military information and analysis, news articles, weapon systems, links to other relevant sites, and historical background on U.S. military operations historical and current. Full text field and training manuals for U.S. armed forces.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
Learn Out Loud Politics Podcasts
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Learn Out Loud Politics Podcasts
“In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to keep track of the shifting political landscape in order to learn what’s happening, why it’s happening, and how it affects you. If network and cable news just aren’t enough, then you’ve come to the right place. Here at LearnOutLoud.com, we have assembled a listing of the best political pod …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Politics
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
US Federal Government
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
Directory of “names of those lost during the Vietnam Conflict.” Browsable by name and searchable by name, branch of service, hometown and state.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars–Vietnam War; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
African American History and the Civil War
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, United States Culture, US Federal Government
African American History and the Civil War
Contains information about African-Americans in the Civil War as well as a summary of their service throughout American history.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars–Civil War; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
American Women in Uniform, Veterans Too!
Gender and Sexuality, US Federal Government, Women
American Women in Uniform, Veterans Too!
This somewhat cynical but extremely informative site gives a detailed history of women in the military. It breaks the information down by conflict/war and names the famous women involved in each.
Subject: Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Women–Women’s History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
Center for the Study of Intelligence
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Center for the Study of Intelligence
CSI is a governmental organization charged with researching the history of the American intelligence community. Their site includes a variety of online texts and documents, most covering the period of the Cold War.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies
Biographies, US Federal Government
Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies
“The Library of Congress has extensive resources for the study of the United States presidents and first ladies. Frequent requests for presidential portraits inspired Prints and Photographs Division staff to compile this ready reference aid of formal and informal pictures in the division’s custody. The selected images include at least one likeness …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Presidents; Reference–Biographies–Politicians & Rulers; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Library of Congress
US Federal Government
Library of Congress
“The Library of Congress is using the World Wide Web (WWW) to present information about and materials from its collections over the Internet.” It’s also possible to view Internet exhibits that cover American history, get legislative information, access resources for researchers and information professionals, and find out more about the Library of …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries Around The World
USA.gov
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Fellowships, Higher Education, Non-Profit Organizations, Philanthropy and Social Service, Statistics, Student Life, US Federal Government
USA.gov
The U.S. Government’s official web portal providing links to key information for citizens, businesses and nonprofits, government employees and visitors to the U.S. Includes a government agency index and topical list of available resources.
Subject: Health & Medical Sciences; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Science & Technology; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–North America–United States Travel & Tourism; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Seniors; Business & Economics–Non-Profit Organizations; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Education–Higher Education–Financial Aid, Scholarships & Fellowships; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Philanthropy & Social Service; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Economic; Money And Work–Consumer Information; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Earth Sciences; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Space; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–Science–Biology; Money And Work–Student Aid; Health And Sexuality–Nutrition; Sports, Entertainment, And Arts–Travel; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
The National Security Archive
Historical Documents, Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
The National Security Archive
“The National Security Archive is an independent non-governmental research institute and library located at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. The Archive collects and publishes declassified documents acquired through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).” View selected documents at this site on topics ranging from the Cuban Mis …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
National Archive–Our Documents
US Federal Government
National Archive–Our Documents
From the founding fathers to civil rights, see “100 milestone documents” in the history of the United States. View the original documents and transcripts or download free .pdf files (you will need Adobe Acrobat).
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
Hispanic America USA
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Pop Culture, US Federal Government
Hispanic America USA
Highlights the contributions of Hispanics to American and world history. Includes biographies of astronauts, military heroes, athletes, and politicians.
Subject: Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Latin American/Hispanic; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates
Historical Documents, US Federal Government
A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation: U.S. Congressional Documents and Debates
“A Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation consists of a linked set of published congressional records of the United States of America from the Continental Congress through the 43rd Congress, 1774-1875. It includes the Journals of the Continental Congress (1774-89); the Letters of Delegates to Congress (1774-89); the Records of the Federal Convention …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
USPTO Web Patent Databases
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
USPTO Web Patent Databases
“This page is the starting point for the USPTO’s free searchable patent databases, which cover the period from 1 January 1976 to the most recent weekly issue date.” There are both full text and bibliographic databases that can be searched by using boolean operators, patent numbers, or other advanced search features.
Subject: Science & Technology; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
US Patent Office: What Are Patents, Trademarks, Servicemarks, and Copyrights
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
US Patent Office: What Are Patents, Trademarks, Servicemarks, and Copyrights
From the United States Patent and Trademark Office, offering clarification between patents, trademarks, servicemarks and copyrights.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
The White House
US Federal Government
The White House
Contains information on the Executive Branch, the First Family, and the history of the White House itself and past inhabitants. Also includes the U.S. Budget, State of the Union addresses, daily updates, photos, videos, audio, and other interactive features.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Presidents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Official Gazette for Patents – US Patent and Trademark Office
United States
Official Gazette for Patents – US Patent and Trademark Office
“The Electronic Official Gazette allows you to browse through the issued patents for the week. The eOG can be browsed by classification or type of patent, for example, utility, design, and plant. Specific patents can be accessed by class/subclass or patentee name.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Government’s 50 Greatest Endeavors
US Federal Government
Government’s 50 Greatest Endeavors
“Government????s 50 Greatest Endeavors of the Past Half Century is a project on what the United States federal government tried to do and what it achieved. The project began with a cataloging of major laws passed since World War II, followed by the grouping of these statutes by their objective, and the selection of the top 50 endeavors …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–United States History By Era–20th Century United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
FindLaw: U.S. Supreme Court Center
US Federal Government
FindLaw: U.S. Supreme Court Center
“An educational resource site dedicated to the United States Constitution and the U.S. Supreme Court… Designed with students and the general public in mind, the FindLaw Constitutional Law Center features an easy-to-read guide that leads visitors through historical documents, biographies, and Supreme Court decisions. Users can browse through the …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
African-Americans in Military History
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, United States Culture, US Federal Government
African-Americans in Military History
A detailed bibliography of print resources on African Americans and their service in the United States Armed Forces.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Wars
Historic Context for the African-American Military Experience
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, United States Culture, US Federal Government
Historic Context for the African-American Military Experience
A lengthy and detailed account of African-American military history and service through the present. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Construction Engineering Research Lab, Champaign, IL (.pdf file, requires Adobe Acrobat reader).
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–African-American History–Military; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
Kappler’s Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties
US Federal Government
Kappler’s Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties
Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties, compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler, is a seven volume compilation of U.S. treaties, laws and executive orders pertaining to Native American Indian tribes.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Native American History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
The Oyez Project
Historical Documents, US Federal Government
The Oyez Project
“The OYEZ Project contains many hundreds of hours of audio materials…” and “…dozens of panoramic images of the Supreme Court Building. The Project provides abstracts and other materials for leading cases in constitutional law decided by the Supreme Court of the United States.” Cases are searchable by citation, title, subject or date.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History–Historical Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
ThisNation.com
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
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 histo …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–North American History–United States History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
TPM Cafe
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
TPM Cafe
“TPMCafe is a public meeting place to read about and discuss politics, culture and public life in the United States… edited by Joshua Micah Marshall…”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Naval War College Review
United States
Naval War College Review
“The Naval War College Review was established in 1948 and is a forum for discussion of public policy matters of interest to the maritime services.” Publishes articles related to the academic and professional activities of the Naval War College.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
USPTO Web Trademark Database
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
USPTO Web Trademark Database
“This page is the starting point for the USPTO’s free trademark database, which includes the full bibliographic text of pending and registered trademarks.” The database can be searched by “Combined Marks Search (Word Mark, Pseudo-Mark, and Translation), Number Search (Registration or Serial Number), Boolean Search (Graphical interface; two search …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Tiananmen Square, 1989: The Declassified History
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Tiananmen Square, 1989: The Declassified History
A National Security Archive Electronic Briefing Book containing documents detailing “U.S. government accounts of the infamous military assault by the Chinese government on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing in June 1989.” The previously classified documents also cover “the student demonstrations in late 1985 and …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Region–Asian History–Chinese History
DisasterAssistance.gov – Flood
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
DisasterAssistance.gov – Flood
This U.S. government website provides information and a directory to other websites such as the CDC, Red Cross and FEMA for “information and services relating to … disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
FBI Handbook of Forensic Services
Law, Law Enforcement, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
FBI Handbook of Forensic Services
“Provides guidance and procedures for safe and efficient methods of collecting, preserving, packaging, and shipping evidence and describes the forensic examinations performed by the FBI’s Laboratory Division and Operational Technology Division.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
Southern Sudan 2011
Africa, African History, Government
Southern Sudan 2011
Official referendum results posted by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, the official body responsible for the 2011 referendum on independence for southern Sudan.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission
Africa, African History, Government
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission
This is the official website of the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission (SSRC), available in English and Arabic. The SSRC organized the voting in north and south Sudan, and in eight countries worldwide with significant populations of southern Sudanese expatriates. The website details the formation and role of the SSRC, it’s members, goals and how …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission – 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum Out-of-Country Registration and Voting (OCV)
Africa, African History, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information
Southern Sudan Referendum Commission – 2011 Southern Sudan Referendum Out-of-Country Registration and Voting (OCV)
Contains information from the SSRC for southern Sudanese living outside of Sudan on eligibility, how to register to vote, where to vote, voting guide, FAQs, and the English text of the Referendum Act of 2009 which set the legal basis for the 2011 referendum.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Africa; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Office of the Governor – Wisconsin
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Office of the Governor – Wisconsin
Read Governor Walker’s official position regarding his budget proposal and the protests it has generated at this official website for the governor of Wisconsin.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Wisconsin: News and videos about Wisconsin – CNN.com
Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, News and Current Events, Television, US Federal Government
Wisconsin: News and videos about Wisconsin – CNN.com
Find the latest news on the controversy in Wisconsin at this CNN page dedicated to covering the story from all angles. The page has links to background stories as well as the latest news.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation; Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace–Labor Unions; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional; Reference–News & Current Events–Television & Radio News
Europa – The Official Website of the European Union
Government, US State and Regional
Europa – The Official Website of the European Union
Learn about the European Union (EU) and find links to additional information from the official website for the EU.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Regional & Country Information–Europe
Congressional Record
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Congressional Record
The official record of the United States Congress is published daily when the House of Representatives and Senate are in session. The database contains the Congressional Record from 1994 to the present.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
Politics | C-SPAN
Blogs, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Politics | C-SPAN
The cable channel’s politics web page offers articles, video and web resources on U.S. electoral politics. Also offers archived speeches and interviews.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News
National Contact Center of the Federal Citizen Information Center
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
National Contact Center of the Federal Citizen Information Center
A US government site that leads to other commonly requested federal government sites. Contains links to Frequently Asked Questions, consumer help, federal phone numbers and kids.gov, the kids’ portal for the U.S. government.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
House Committee on Appropriations
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
House Committee on Appropriations
The House committee whose jurisdiction is over the spending of public funds. This committee reviews bills and joint resolutions reported by other committees that provide new entitlement.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
Law, Technology and Arts Group, University of Washington School of Law
Automobiles, Consumer Issues and Services, Law
Law, Technology and Arts Group, University of Washington School of Law
The website for the school, which focuses on education and research on tech law, art law and intellectual property, offers links to the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts and the Center for Advanced Study and Research on Intellectual Property.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The official homepage of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (formerly the INS). This site provides “timely and accurate basic immigration information and forms to current and prospective immigrants. Equally, the site is designed to draw people into the details and issues of immigration, to provide them with general information, stimulate …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Immigration; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Information Services
United States Code
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
United States Code
An electronic version of the United States Code (USC) generated from the most recent publication made available by the US House of Representatives. Provides searching capabilities on Title and Section of the USC and a popular names table for finding laws by their more common names.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
The Trademark Blog
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
The Trademark Blog
Blog from Martin Schwimmer, a lawyer who has represented some of the most famous trademarks in the world. Cases and legal news regarding trademark law are covered/discussed.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
DisasterAssistance.gov
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
DisasterAssistance.gov
“Provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster.” A joint website by 17 federal agencies that includes online federal disaster relief applications, as well as information on what to do during major domestic and foreign disasters, including floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, volca …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
FactCheck.org: Annenberg Political FactCheck
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
FactCheck.org: Annenberg Political FactCheck
“A nonpartisan, nonprofit, ‘consumer advocate’ for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.” Site 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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News
Committee on Ways and Means
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Committee on Ways and Means
The House Committee on Ways and Means has jurisdiction over legislation related to customs, trade agreements, revenue measures, debt of the United States, public monies, transportation of dutiable goods, tax exempt foundations and charitable trusts, and national Social Security.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
LawCrawler
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
LawCrawler
“A search tool specifically designed for legal research. The LawCrawler is powered by AltaVista(tm) Search and enables researchers to focus their searches on legal information and within particular domains.” Separate search engines are available for “USA & World”, “USA & Circuit Courts”, California, “Other US States”, and “Other Countries”.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Contains opinions and cases of the Fourth Court of Appeals decided from 1996, searchable by case number, case name, keyword or date posted.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
V.I.P. (Virtual Intellectual Property) Newsletter
United States
V.I.P. (Virtual Intellectual Property) Newsletter
“As a service to the intellectual property and new media communities, our firm is providing a weekly summary of current U.S. Intellectual Property and New Media issues, litigation decisions and recently filed complaints, via e-mail. The complete database of weekly newsletters is stored on this website, as are the referenced decisions, complaints an …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
National Transportation Statistics
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
National Transportation Statistics
“Presents statistics on the U.S. transportation system, including its physical components, safety record, economic performance, the human and natural environment, and national security.” Updated quarterly.
Subject: Science & Technology–Transportation; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Information Services
Nelson Education – Political Science Discipline Home Page
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Nelson Education – Political Science Discipline Home Page
Government and political science information for Canada and United States. Contains the Canadian Politics on the Web page where “you will find annotated links to literally hundreds of sites on the Internet that can help you with your research on Canadian politics and government. Many connections are provided to full-text documents as well as to u …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada
Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Research
Engineering, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Philosophy, Western
Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Research
Extensive collection of resources geared towards engineers and scientists that address some of the ethical dilemmas they might face as professionals. Includes links to case studies, reference materials, literature, and discussion groups.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Philosophy; Science & Technology–Engineering; Law, Government & Political Science–Law
The Cornell American
United States
The Cornell American
“The Cornell Review is an independent, non-profit biweekly journal published by students of Cornell University. The Cornell Review is a thoughtful review of campus and national politics from a broad conservative perspective.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Wednesday on the Web
United States
Wednesday on the Web
“A weekly conservative-oriented journal of fact and opinion featuring special investigative reports, health & fitness reports, columns,editorials, book reviews and human interest stories.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Nolo’s Legal Dictionary
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Nolo’s Legal Dictionary
Nolo’s Legal Glossary offers definitions for more than one thousand legal terms in plain English. The site is updated regularly with new words added each month. Terms can be accessed by by topic, keyword search, or alphabetical browsing.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Defense Budget Resources 2011 – Project on Defense Alternatives
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Defense Budget Resources 2011 – Project on Defense Alternatives
This website, maintained by the Project on Defense Alternatives, offers analysis, criticism and opinion of Department of Defense spending.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Princeton Progressive Nation
United States
Princeton Progressive Nation
“A journal of news, analysis, and occasional cultural critique,” promoting social justice.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Makeusesof.com’s article “Plagiarism Checkers 5 Free Websites to Catch the Copycats”
Law, United States
Makeusesof.com’s article “Plagiarism Checkers 5 Free Websites to Catch the Copycats”
“Many tools exist which help us in sidestepping prickly copyright issues. The professional ones are of course potent, spiffy and dollar loving. The free ones may not be too much on looks but without a pinch they are adequate for the blogger world. Here at MakeUseOf, we have previously covered quite a few content tracking web services. Here are fi …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Issues–Copyright
NPR: The Day the Internet Threw a Hissyfit About Copyright and Pie
Law, United States
NPR: The Day the Internet Threw a Hissyfit About Copyright and Pie
An article on NPR’s blog regarding the illegal “lifting” of blog content by Cooks Source magazine and the editor’s adding insult to injury by claiming that what she did was legal.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Issues–Copyright
The Liberty Press
Gender and Sexuality, North America, Sexuality, United States
The Liberty Press
“The monthly lesbian and gay news magazine for the state of Kansas.” There is also a separate edition for the Kansas City area. “The Liberty Press and The Liberty Press KC keeps you informed of local, state and national issues, social happenings, theatrical events and much more.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota); Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Liberty Unbound
United States
Liberty Unbound
“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 liber …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Federal Courts Law Review
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Federal Courts Law Review
Articles are from scholars, judges and distinguished practitioners. The editorial board, composed primarily of United States Magistrate Judges and law school professors. Publication of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology
Disabilities, Entrepreneurship, Government, Health Care Issues, Learning Disabilities, US Federal Government
Swedish Institute of Assistive Technology
Formerly the Swedish Handicap Institute, the SIAT works to provide access to well-functioning assistive technology that will improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. It works to stimulate research, analyze needs and encourage the testing of assistive technology by providing information and training to professionals in such technol …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Health & Medical Sciences–Health Care Issues; Regional & Country Information–Europe–Scandinavia; Health & Medical Sciences–Disabilities
East Asian Law Review
Law, United States
East Asian Law Review
“Independent, student-edited journal” researching the law of East Asian nations, focusing on the current cutting-edge legal developments in Asia.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Patent, Copyright & Trademark
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Patent, Copyright & Trademark
Articles from Nolo Press about patent, copyright and Trademark law in the United States.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
The Agonist | thoughtful, gloomy, timely
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
The Agonist | thoughtful, gloomy, timely
Looking to be the muscle that gets the collective body moving, the Agonist is a collective blog that accepts stories from registered members. The stories are screened by the site???s editors, but comments and discussion are not. Most of the stories are on the war.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
U.S. Courts
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Courts
Has links to all circuit courts of appeal, including D.C. and U.S. Bankruptcy courts of appeal, as well as state District Courts and Bankruptcy Courts within each circuit.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Includes links to opinions issued by this court, and biographical information on Federal Courts and Federal Judges.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
U.S. Courts: Federal Judiciary Homepage
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Courts: Federal Judiciary Homepage
Homepage for the Federal Judiciary, with links to the Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, Bankruptcy, and District Courts.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
The Third Branch
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
The Third Branch
Newsletter of the federal courts.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Andrew Sullivan : The Daily Dish
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Andrew Sullivan : The Daily Dish
Political blogger Andrew Sullivan has been a contributing writer and columnist for New York Times Magazine and a columnist for the Sunday Times of London. He writes a daily column for The Atlantic titled “The Daily Dish.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
“The Committee on Government Reform has existed in varying forms since 1816. It first appeared as the Committee on Expenditures in the Executive Departments.” Currently the committee reviews issues related to the Federal civil service, federal employment, the District of Columbia municipal affairs, government management, federal holidays, nationa …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
Democratic Policy Committee
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Democratic Policy Committee
“The Democratic Policy Committee (DPC) is the policy and research arm of Senate Democrats. Established by an Act of Congress in 1947, the DPC serves as a centralized source of information for all Senate Democratic offices and helps promote Democratic policies through hearings, special events, publications, and graphics services.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
Legal Information Institute: The Right of Privacy
Law, United States
Legal Information Institute: The Right of Privacy
A site managed by Cornell University Law School, Law about … the Right of Privacy provides much information about personal information privacy rights. This site explains privacy rights and uses privacy law and case rulings as examples. Many of the cases and laws link directly to the full-text versions.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
House Journal
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Journal
“The Journal is a record of the proceedings of each legislative day in the House. The Journal–and not the Congressional Record–is the official record of the proceedings of the House.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act (FERPA) Title 20 Chapter 31 Subchapter III US Code
Law, United States
Family Educational and Privacy Rights Act (FERPA) Title 20 Chapter 31 Subchapter III US Code
This law protects the privacy of all students in schools funded by applicable programs in the Department of Education. FERPA defines privacy of school records, who may access school records, and under what conditions the records may be released.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Cal. State Northridge University Library: Patents, Trademark, & Copyright
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Cal. State Northridge University Library: Patents, Trademark, & Copyright
Link to California State University at Northridge – University Library intellectual property resources, specifically patent information.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
LII/Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
LII/Legal Information Institute: Supreme Court Collection
Lists United States Supreme Court decisions since 1990, which are searchable by topic, author, party name or date. The decisions are arranged chronologically. Also includes a selected collection of historic decisions (e.g. Roe v. Wade) and “information about the court itself” such as biographies of the justices and the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
Coast Bend Winter Texans
North America, United States
Coast Bend Winter Texans
“Free Texas travel guide for Seniors, Winter Texans and Snowbirds that provides coupons, discounts and savings for lodging, camping, dining, travel and entertainment within the Coastal Bend and South Texas along the Gulf of Mexico.” Published from December through March.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southwest (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas)
Airman: Magazine of America’s Air Force
United States
Airman: Magazine of America’s Air Force
“As the official magazine of the U.S. Air Force, it is a medium of information for Air Force personnel.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Economic Indicators
Government, Statistics, US State and Regional
Economic Indicators
Compilations of economic indicators for the United States. Includes such indicators as Gross Domestic Project, employment and wage statistics, productivity measures, prices, money and security markets. Also includes some international economic statistics. Indicators are available monthly from 1995 to the present. Searchable.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Business & Economics–Statistics
Crime and Clues
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, United States
Crime and Clues
Maintained by a Crime Scene Technician, provides news and links to all aspects of “The Art and Science of Criminal Investigation,” including different types of evidence and investigations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
National Association of Secretaries of State
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
National Association of Secretaries of State
NASS is a “non-partisan organization for public officials.” The site contains information about voting registration, new legislation, and state-by-state news.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Advocacy Groups; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Class Action Litigation Information
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Class Action Litigation Information
Web directory. Learn about the law and process of class action suits as well as updated information for current suits and consumer news. There are many links to legal resources such as bar associations, court websites and legal research sites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
The International
Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
The International
“The International is a media group that investigates important social issues across the world… Each section of The International impartially reports on the possible solutions to some of the world???s most important issues such as conflict, poverty, environmental sustainability, illness, cultural understanding, and inequality.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups–United Nations
The Federal Judiciary Homepage
US Federal Government
The Federal Judiciary Homepage
“The purpose of this site is to function as a clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
The Virtual Chase
Experts and How-To, Law, United States
The Virtual Chase
This site will only be active until May, 2009. Until then it offers advice on how to conduct legal research. It is aimed at lawyers and others with a legal background.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law; Reference–Experts & How-To
HG.org Worldwide Legal Directories
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
HG.org Worldwide Legal Directories
Web directory – HG.org “is the largest and only comprehensive legal site with over 20,000 original pages and more than 70,000 links.” Includes information on and links to legal organizations including world governments, practice areas, “doing business” guides, and reference materials.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Zimmerman’s Research Guide
Encyclopedias, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Zimmerman’s Research Guide
Provides an Online Encyclopedia for Legal Researchers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law; Reference–Encyclopedias
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative
Disabilities, Entrepreneurship, Government, Learning Disabilities, US Federal Government
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative
Information for disabled veteran small business owners seeking federal government business opportunities. Links to websites and instructions on getting listed with the Federal Supply Service and navigating the contracting process.
Subject: Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship–Entrepreneurs With Disabilities; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
U.S. Department of State: Foreign Press Centers
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
U.S. Department of State: Foreign Press Centers
The U.S. Department of State Foreign Press Centers assist foreign media coverage of topics in U.S. news and current events by providing authoritative information. Subjects include the economy, energy and the environment, foreign policy, healthcare, immigration, the Middle East, among others.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations
Editor’s Cut
Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, News and Current Events
Editor’s Cut
Instead of being the first with the latest, this left-leaning blog by Katrina vanden Heuvel, the managing editor of the political magazine, The Nation, rather reflects on what has been on the news and draws visitors??? attention to what should have been there.
Subject: Reference Blogs–News & Current Events Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Reference Blogs–News & Current Events Blogs
Right Wing News
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Right Wing News
Upset after “the horrible, biased job the media did in covering Florida [the 2000 election],” John Hawkins started a right-wing web site providing heated political discussion and a gateway to right-wing blogs, websites, and more heated political discussion.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
The Corner on National Review Online
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
The Corner on National Review Online
Popular multi-author blog covering politics from a conservative perspective, put together by the staff of the National Review Online.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
MyDD
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
MyDD
While the fact-checking (“Due Diligence”) done on this blog definitely does have a liberal bias (or an impetus, at least), Jerome Armstrong always shows where he gets his numbers and news, and visitors also enjoy more site-searching capabilities than the average blog makes available.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Davenetics
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Davenetics
Blogging before they had a name for it, San Franciscan Dave Pell is a little more down-to-earth than the average political blogger. He describes himself as a “centrist Democrat,” and his blog provides commentary on the latest political news. Merged with the previous Electablog.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Regulations.gov
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Regulations.gov
“Regulations.gov is the U.S. Government web site that makes it easier for you to participate in Federal rulemaking – an essential part of the American democratic process. On this site, you can find, review, and submit comments on Federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the Government???s legal newspaper.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
The Federal Judiciary’s centralized registration center. Provides electronic access to case and docket information for U.S. District, Bankruptcy and Appellate court records.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
U.S. Department of Defense
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Department of Defense
This website is the main site for the United States Department of Defense. It includes news related to the Dept. of Defense and links to the agencies and military areas (Army, Navy Airforce, etc.) and currently a section on the War on Terror.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Defenses And Security; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
The Corner on National Review Online
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
The Corner on National Review Online
Web log for the politically conservative magazine National Review.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
HouseDemocrats.gov
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
HouseDemocrats.gov
A Democratic party site with a glossary of government terminology, features on House members, state-by-state reports on the environment, agriculture, education, and homeland security. Positions on issues including prescription drug coverage, national security, and funding public education are also presented.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
Features public disclosures, art and history of the House of Representatives, descriptions of the Clerk’s duties, as well as information about committees, legislation, and the House Library.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) Privacy Issues
Law, United States
Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) Privacy Issues
The Center for Democracy and Technology is an organization that promotes democracy and constitutional liberties online and elsewhere. The CDT Privacy Guide contains various sections including a privacy guide with links to and explanations of legal rights, online privacy tips, and a privacy resource library.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
What is copyright protection?
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
What is copyright protection?
This site contains information about copyright protection in general and as applied to the Internet and digital intellectual property. It also contains links to additional resources on these areas.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Basic Patents.com: Learn About Intellectual Property
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Basic Patents.com: Learn About Intellectual Property
Understand intellectual property laws including patents, copyrights, and trademarks. Learn how to search the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and how to obtain a patent.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
Find Law.com: Patents
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Find Law.com: Patents
This site contains thousands of legal sites, cases, codes, forms, law reviews, law schools, bar associations, law firms, experts, CLE courses, and much more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
Electronic Frontier Foundation: Intellectual Property
Law, United States
Electronic Frontier Foundation: Intellectual Property
A page on the website of the legal advocacy non-profit, the Electronic Frontier Foundation which details the foundation’s work. The page provides links to information on intellectual property cases, news articles, press releases, posts, resources, and rights
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
U.S. Department of Education
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
U.S. Department of Education
Compiles a variety of information relating to government initiatives and educational programs at all levels, education-related grants (look under OERI) and statistics (NCES), and departmental publications. News bulletins about department activities are added frequently. Statistics retrieval is unreliable, but otherwise the information provided seem …
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Education; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Information Services
Software Patent Institute
Computer Software, Law, United States
Software Patent Institute
“A nonprofit corporation formed to provide courses and prior art about software technology to help improve the patent process.” This site features the SPI Database of Software Technologies, which “consists of descriptions of software technologies. Each record in the database is all or a portion of a source document that is generally not readily ava …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Computers & Internet–Computer Software
DefenseLINK
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
DefenseLINK
Daily online U.S. national defense news, including articles and photos on military systems.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Emergency Preparedness Today
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Emergency Preparedness Today
A blog dedicated to emergency management and preparedness and public safety. Issues include articles about school safety, communications interoperability, hospital preparedness, hazard assessments and more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs
Construction Law Musings
Home and Garden, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Specific Plants and Gardening Techniques
Construction Law Musings
Read articles on everything dealing with construction law. Written by a construction lawyer and guests who are experts in the field of construction law.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Home & Garden–Home Construction; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States; Business & Economics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs
International Humanitarian Law Research Initiative
Law, United States
International Humanitarian Law Research Initiative
The IHLRI is a “research, policy and information project that promotes a scientific approach to emerging challenges in the implementation and enforcement of International Humanitarian Law.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Human Rights Education Association
Human Rights, Law, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Human Rights Education Association
An “international non-governmental organization that supports human rights learning,” the website contains 3,000 full-text guides, curricula, textbooks, bibliographies, treaties, and more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
Exhibit A: The law in plain English
Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, United States
Exhibit A: The law in plain English
Monthly publication providing advice and insight into the legal profession for non-lawyers. Contains both Baltimore and Boston editions, as well as “in plain English” blog.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
African Americans in the United States Army
Government, US State and Regional
African Americans in the United States Army
Contains a timeline outlining black soldiers’ service in the United States Armed Forces from the Revolutionary War to today. Includes profiles of black soldiers who have made significant contributions to the United States Army.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History
The United States Army Homepage
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
The United States Army Homepage
This official homepage of the United State Army contains news, videos, job and enlistment information, divided into different regions of the world, information about life in the army and military history, reference and FAQs.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Emirates Business 24/7
Dubayy, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United Arab Emirates, Web Directories
Emirates Business 24/7
Subject: United Arab Emirates
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NATO consists of 19 member nations (as of 12 March, 1999) that cooperate in their mutual defense. “Today, following the end of the Cold War and of the division of Europe, the Alliance has been restructured to enable it to participate in the development of cooperative security structures for the whole of Europe. It has also transformed its politica …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Medicare Rights Center
Law, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Medicare Rights Center
The Medicare Rights Center provides help and information about medicare. It wants to make sure that people receive the proper medications and health care that they are entitled to. This site contains educational materials, newsletters, answer section about medicare, and an issues and action section. The site is also available in Spanish.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Seniors; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
United Nations
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
United Nations
“The United Nations is an organization of sovereign nations. It provides the machinery to help find solutions to international problems or disputes, and to deal with pressing concerns that face people everywhere. It does not legislate like a national parliament. But in the meeting rooms and corridors of the UN, representatives of almost all countri …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups–United Nations; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Bluejacket.com: U.S. Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard History
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Bluejacket.com: U.S. Navy, Marine Corps & Coast Guard History
This site features essays, pictures, transcriptions of print sources, and graphics regarding the history of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. It also has a comprehensive set of links of interest to historians, veterans, and hobbyists.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Naval Historical Center
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Naval Historical Center
“The Naval Historical Center is the official history program of the Department of the Navy. Its lineage dates back to 1800 with the founding of the Navy Department Library by President John Adams. The Center now includes a museum, art gallery, research library, archives, and curator as well as research and writing programs. The Center’s origins for …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Science & Technology–Transportation–Water; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Governments on the WWW
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Governments on the WWW
“Comprehensive database of governmental institutions on the World Wide Web: parliaments, ministries, offices, law courts, embassies, city councils, public broadcasting corporations, central banks, multi-national organisations etc. Includes also political parties. Online since June 1995. Contains more than 10000 entries from more than 200 countries …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government
Alcatraz: The Warden Johnston Years
History by Topic, Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Military History, Political Science
Alcatraz: The Warden Johnston Years
Resource on the infamous American prison, Alcatraz. Site hosts a wealth of information including a detailed timeline, searchable database of prisoners, and a collection of maps.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Law, Government & Political Science
Federation of American Scientists – Nuclear Resources
Engineering, Government, US State and Regional
Federation of American Scientists – Nuclear Resources
This site offers a comprehensive listing of information pertaining to nuclear weapons and issues of arms control. There is a detailed guide to countries with nuclear weaponr capabilities including graphical representations., nuclear weapon FAQ’s, a page devoted to intelligence findings on nuclear threats, news archives of over 30 countries as well …
Subject: Science & Technology–Engineering; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
United States Senate
US Federal Government
United States Senate
Get to know what’s happening in the United States Senate. You can find out about bills that are pending, who your senators are and their e-mail addresses, and some trivia as well. You can also get some background information on the institution of the Senate.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate; School And Homework Help–Homework Help–Subject Area Help–U.S. Government & Civics
American Law Sources On-line
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
American Law Sources On-line
A collection of free legal resources for the United States (both federal and individual states), Canada, and Mexico. The documents include codes, cases, constitutions, and legislation. Many of the documents are searchable and/or browsable. Some documents, such as municipal codes, are available on the city and county level.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
C-Span Congressional Information Center
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
C-Span Congressional Information Center
This C-SPAN site allows you to search for your elected officials, and get information on important issues, recent votes, and current legislation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
All Law
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
All Law
A commercial directory of lawyers, listed by geographic range and practice area. Provides access to commercial legal forms such as forms for filing for a divorce or bankruptcy, and links to federal, state and local law resources.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
OpenSecrets.Org: Center for Responsive Politics
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
OpenSecrets.Org: Center for Responsive Politics
“The Center for Responsive Politics is the nation’s premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy. Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, the organization aims to create a more educated voter, an involved citizenry and a more responsive government.” Here you can find out where each candidate f …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Think Tanks
Climate Change | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Law, United States
Climate Change | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Offers information about news, reports, and information on the impact of global warming. This site also offers information about U.S. Climate Policy, health and environmental effects of Climate Change and much more, including a site designed for kids.
Subject: Science & Technology–Energy; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Environmental Law; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Lawyers.com
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Lawyers.com
Free service to help individuals and small businesses make informed legal choices with “profiles of 1 million lawyers and law firms worldwide.” Tips on selecting, meeting and working with attorneys. Explains legal topics,legal terms, and provides links to other legal resources on the internet.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Municipal Codes Online
Government, US State and Regional
Municipal Codes Online
A directory of city and county codes by state that are “available for unrestricted searching on the World Wide Web.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Why is the Colonel Called “Kernal”? The Origin of the Ranks and Rank Insignia Now Used by the United States Armed Forces
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Why is the Colonel Called “Kernal”? The Origin of the Ranks and Rank Insignia Now Used by the United States Armed Forces
This short book from the Sacramento Air Logistics Center Office of History provides both word and historical origins for the rank used in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Derecho M??dico
Law, United States
Derecho M??dico
Spanish site by a physician attorney covers health law in Spain. Continas selected legislation and jurisprudence of Spanish courts in medical responsibility (malpractice or malpraxis). Articles on Medicine and Law, and forum of debates (HIV, confidentiality, informed consent, etc.).
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Open Secrets Interactive
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Open Secrets Interactive
“You can look up a detailed financial profile of your own Senators and representatives in Congress, showing exactly which industries and interest groups contributed to their 1996 campaigns, and even which states and metro areas were their richest sources of campaign cash.” Browsable by state.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
EPA: Unites States Environmental Protection Agency
Government, Law, Statistics, United States, US Federal Government
EPA: Unites States Environmental Protection Agency
This agency directs “environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts.” Find United States environmental news and events; projects and programs; laws and regulations; publications; resources for kids, students, and teachers; and children’s health.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
The Law & Your Business
Entrepreneurship, Law, United States
The Law & Your Business
Advice from the American Bar Association on legal issues involved in running a business from your home.
Subject: Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
C++ Programming Language Tutorials
Computers and Internet, Government, Internet, Programming, System Administration, US Federal Government
C++ Programming Language Tutorials
Series of tutorials for learning C++.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Programming–C++
Oregon Watchdog
North America, United States
Oregon Watchdog
Compiled by the Taxpayer Association of Oregon, this site is a daily compilation of news articles concerning politics in Oregon. Subscribe to their news feed or search for specific topics. Site also includes an archive of governmental press releases.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Center For Public Integrity
Industry, US Federal Government, Utilities
Center For Public Integrity
The goal of the consortium of investigative journalists is to make “institutional power more transparent and accountable”. Provides articles and long-term investigation information about U.S. government and other issues affecting the nation. The “Well Connected” section provides information on the broadcast industry, including ownership info.
Subject: Business & Economics–Industry–Publishing & Media; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Wrightslaw
Law, Mentally Handicapped, Special Education
Wrightslaw
“Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.”
Subject: Education–Special Education; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
Open CRS: Congressional Research Reports For the People
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Open CRS: Congressional Research Reports For the People
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Think Tanks
U.S Foreign Policy, Lifestyle and Culture
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
U.S Foreign Policy, Lifestyle and Culture
Site has details about all aspects of life in the United States. Just a few topics covered are politics, American lifestyle, the immigrant experience, political and foreign relations, as well as the new president. The information is available in English, French, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Persian (Farsi)
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments
Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State
The Bureau publishes print and electronic materials in a variety of languages for information outreach to U.S. embassies and consulates in over 140 countries. Its Digital Outreach team counters misinformation about the United States that appears on foreign media websites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Joint Electonic Library
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Joint Electonic Library
Promotes joint doctrine awareness and manages the development of joint doctrines to improve joint, interagency, and multinational interoperability and to enhance Commander in Chief (CINC) warfighting capabilities.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
NARA US Electoral College
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
NARA US Electoral College
This federal website answers user questions about voting, electing the president, and the electoral college.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Your Rights-UK
Human Rights, Law, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Your Rights-UK
Your Rights is an “online guide to human rights law in England and Wales.” Read the rights of children, protesters defendants, workers, prisoners and more, and get the latest information on legislation and lobbying efforts for individual rights.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Human Rights, Law, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Equality and Human Rights Commission
“The independent advocate for equality and human rights in Britain, the Equality and Human Rights Commission aims to reduce inequality, eliminate discrimination, strengthen good relations between people, and promote and protect human rights” by consulting with private groups, initiating political policy change and engaging the public.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Human Rights
JISC Legal Information Service
Computers and Internet News, Law, United States
JISC Legal Information Service
“JISC Legal broadens the awareness of the issues and explains the implications of IT law by making available current legal information” for Information Technology workers in the United Kingdom. Read the newsletter, and get updates regarding your rights as an IT user.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Computers & Internet News; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
The United States Code
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
The United States Code
Know the law! Published online through the Office of the Law Revision Council, the U.S. Code is “a consolidation and codification by subject matter of the general and permanent laws of the United States.” Updates are added when they become law, and all recent changes to the code can be seen as well.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
White House Watch – by Dan Froomkin – at washingtonpost.com
Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, News and Current Events
White House Watch – by Dan Froomkin – at washingtonpost.com
A special column on the washingtonpost.com providing one reporter’s (Dan Froomkin’s) daily view on what’s happening in the West Wing or with the people who work there as reported by selected major newspapers, periodicals, web sites, and blogs. Free registration required.
Subject: Reference Blogs–News & Current Events Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Reference Blogs–News & Current Events Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Groklaw
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, United States
Groklaw
Pamela Jones, editor of this blog, is a journalist with paralegal background who fell into learning IT and then fell in love with it and with open source software. When SCO, the makers of Unix, filed its lawsuit against GNU\Linux, Jones began to follow all the developments of the case. Now, the blog is a detailed reference resource covering this on …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
IPKat – fishing for IP stories for YOU
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, United States
IPKat – fishing for IP stories for YOU
A blog by Jeremey Philips and Ilanah Simon who cover Intellectual Property law news and issues in London.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
Elder Law Prof Blog
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, United States
Elder Law Prof Blog
From the “Web Profile” page: “Professor Kim Dayton is a nationally-known expert in the field of elder law. She is a co-author of Advising the Elderly Client…and Elder Law: Readings, Cases, and Materials…She founded the Kansas Elder Law Network, a web-based compendium of resources on elder law, in 1995. In 2003, KELN was renamed the National Eld …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
SCOTUSBlog
Government, Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
SCOTUSBlog
Blog from Goldstein & Howe, P.C., the only law firm in the United States that is principally devoted Supreme Court litigations. Provides expert analysis of recent federal and supreme court cases (SCOTUS being, of course, the Supreme Court Of The United States).
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
Politopics
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Politopics
Angela Winters is a Washington D.C. African-American freelance writer who is a self-proclaimed centrist in her political views. Her blog often provides interesting perspectives and provides numerous links to others news and political sites/blogs, African-American and otherwise.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Outside the Beltway
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Outside the Beltway
Ostensibly outside Washington D.C.???s I-495 and so in touch with the common man as opposed to the politicians in the U.S. capital, James Joyner started this blog by himself in 2003 and has become successful enough now to have a number of permanent contributors. Joyner is a decorated veteran of Operation Desert Storm and now works as “a management …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Anderson@Large
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Anderson@Large
Chicagoan Faye Anderson is a writer, public policy consultant, and online political commentator (who blogged for PoliticallyBlack.com before blogging was, well, blogging), who shares her views as a moderate Republican and African-American woman.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Right Reason
Law, Government and Political Science Blogs
Right Reason
From the first post on the site: “This site is dedicated to philosophical explorations of moral, cultural, and political conservatism. The contributors are a diverse bunch, but all are committed to challenging the liberalism regnant among intellectuals and to giving conservative principles a careful, powerful, philosophical defense. On this blog yo …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Michelle Malkin
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Michelle Malkin
Michele Malking is a Fox News Contributor, and so her blog comes from the right side of the political spectrum. From the “ABOUT” page: “My column, now syndicated by Creators Syndicate, appears in nearly 200 papers nationwide. My first book, Invasion: How America Still Welcomes Terrorists, Criminals, and Other Foreign Menaces to Our Shores (Regnery …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
The World Forum
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
The World Forum
A forum that encourages “the participation of people of all people and religious ideologies from the entire world.” The site creator acknowledges a left-wing view, but he also expresses a deep desire to encourage intellectual debate and discussion betwen folks of all viewpoints.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
LaShawn Barber’s Corner
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
LaShawn Barber’s Corner
A conservative, Christian, Africa-American woman blogging on politics and recent news, Barber started writing opinion pieces after finding sobriety and faith in Jesus Christ. From the site???s “About” page: “I???m a freelance writer (and blogger) with articles, book reviews, columns and essays published in print???My work also appears online in Jew …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
The Huffington Post
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
The Huffington Post
Former conservative (but not calling herself a liberal), Arianna Huffington is a nationally syndicated columnist and author of ten books. She has done numerous guest spots on political talk shows and news shows. Her blog attracts many well-known political figures and celebrities who comment on various events around the nation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Afro-Netizen
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Afro-Netizen
Founded by Chicagoan Chris Rabb in 1999, Afro-Netizen is a “net-centric social experiment whose mission is to inform, inspire and engage afro-netizens (Black ‘citizens of the internet’) and the communities they touch.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Sports Law Blog
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, United States
Sports Law Blog
Two law professors and other sports fans discuss sports from a legal perspective–“All things legal relating to the sports world.” The site also maintains a quality index of links to sports and legal blogs.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Sports Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Entertainment & Leisure Blogs–Sports Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
Really Magazine
Entertainment and Leisure News, Environmental Sciences and Ecology, United States
Really Magazine
A witty analysis of current news events and happenings ranging from science and technology to politics and environmental issues updated weekly.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Entertainment & Leisure News; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Louisiana Homes and Gardens Magazine Online
North America, United States
Louisiana Homes and Gardens Magazine Online
Covers Louisiana history and culture, including food and recipes, historical homes, design, and gardening.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southwest (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas)
Europa: Gateway to the European Union
Government, US State and Regional
Europa: Gateway to the European Union
???Up-to-date coverage of European Union affairs and essential information on European integration.??? Consult current legislation, access websites of EU institutions and find out about European Union policies.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Diagnosing the Problem
Automobiles, Consumer Issues and Services, Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Road, US Federal Government
Diagnosing the Problem
Browse over a chart from General Motors covering symptoms of common car problems. Helps to users to explain problems more productively to auto mechanics.
Subject: Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services–Automobiles; Science & Technology–Transportation–Road–Vehicles–Automobiles
CREW: Citizens for Responsibilty and Ethics in Washington
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
CREW: Citizens for Responsibilty and Ethics in Washington
“Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington targets government officials who sacrifice the common good to special interests.” Press releases, blogs and tiplines revolving around politicians in Washington.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science
The Official Site for Tourism in Cambodia
Asia, Government, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
The Official Site for Tourism in Cambodia
This website contains all of the information that travelers need to plan a trip to Cambodia, including information about history, foreign embassies and events around the country.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Asia–Cambodia–Cambodia Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Asia Travel & Tourism
All Things Political
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
All Things Political
This directory guides users to the government homepages of cities, counties and states. It also provides links to local government agencies and associations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Local Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Cyber Tip Line
Law Enforcement
Cyber Tip Line
Provides a place for people to submit information on online sexual predators to the NAtional Center for Missing and Exploited Children. A reporting mechanism for cases of child sexual exploitation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime; Health And Sexuality–Abuse And Exploitation
LegiStorm
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
LegiStorm
Provides the names, titles and salaries of all the staff members employed by each US Representative and Senator. In addition it provides lists of those employed by committees and administrative offices. You can also find information about state government salaries as well.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
ECS StateNotes
Education, Government, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
ECS StateNotes
Provided by the Education Commission of the States, this site is a portal to the administrative statutes, codes and policies for all 50 states.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
State Policies for Charter Schools
Education, Government, K-12 Education, Vocational Education
State Policies for Charter Schools
Provided by the Education Commission of the States, this site is a database of the charter school policies in the states that allow these schools.
Subject: Education–K-12 Education–Government Policy
Formosa
Asia, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information, Vietnam
Formosa
“This digital library gathers images of Taiwan and its various peoples. These textual representations, woodcuts, maps, and linguistic data originally published in European and North American books and journals during the 19th Century.” This site is searchable.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Asia–Taiwan
BookRags.com
Arts and Humanities, Blogs, Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Literature, Political Science, Religion and Theology
BookRags.com
BookRags.com provides free classical study guides, book notes, eBooks and essays. It covers the subject areas of English, History, and Math & Science in an easily-searchable format.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Literature–Criticism
US Patent and Trademark Office Home Page
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
US Patent and Trademark Office Home Page
“Home page for the United States Patent & Trademark Office. A resource for all those seeking information about submitting patent or trademark applications, and searching for patents or trademarks. Includes links to other industrial offices around the world. Includes a catalog of information products and services and a list of the 80 Patent …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
IPL Pathfinder on Internet Law
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
IPL Pathfinder on Internet Law
“This pathfinder treats the law of or about the Internet, as opposed to law or legal-research sources available through the Internet.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Creative Commons
Law, United States
Creative Commons
“Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that offers flexible copyright licenses for creative works.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
Law, United States
Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ)
“The Council on Environmental Quality coordinates federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Environmental Law; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
American Society for International Law
Law, United States
American Society for International Law
Provides information to support the study of international law and justice. It also has publications and research resources available online.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII)
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII)
“Free, independent and non-profit access to worldwide law” and offers “501 databases from 55 countries including 21 international databases in collaboration with members of the Free Access to Law Movement.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Law, United States
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
NRDC is an environmental action organization. It uses law, science and the support of its members and activists “to protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.” A section of its website is devoted to United States law and policy.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Environmental Law; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Law, United States
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
“Over a decade ago, most countries joined an international treaty — the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — to begin to consider what can be done to reduce global warming and to cope with whatever temperature increases are inevitable. Recently, a number of nations have approved an addition to the treaty: the Kyoto Pro …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Harvard Law School Library: Research Guides
Law, Libraries, Organizing the Web
Harvard Law School Library: Research Guides
The Harvard Law School Library has developed a large number of legal research guides that cover areas in United States law, other nations’ and international law, and electronic resources research guides in general. Includes research tutorials.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Libraries By Type–Special Libraries–Law Libraries; Law, Government & Political Science–Law
GlobaLex
Law, United States
GlobaLex
“GlobaLex is an electronic legal publication dedicated to international and foreign law research.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Global Legal Information Network (GLIN)
“The Global Legal Information Network (GLIN) is a database of laws, regulations, judicial decisions, and other complementary legal sources contributed by governmental agencies and international organizations. These GLIN members contribute the official full texts of published documents to the database in their original language. Each document is acc …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
DivorceNet
Law, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
DivorceNet
“Family law advice on divorce, child support, custody, visitation, alimony, etc.” Includes interactive bulletin boards, chat rooms, a reading room and library, a state-by-state resource guide, and information for divorce lawyers. Searchable.
Subject: Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Parenting & Family Life; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
Municipal Code Corporation
Government, US State and Regional
Municipal Code Corporation
Collection consisting mostly of local government Codes of Ordinances from around the United States. Can browse by location.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, South America, South American Social Life and Customs, US Federal Government
Argentina: Secretaria de Turismo
Homepage of the Argentine Secretariat of Tourism. Includes general information, attractions, tourist services, national parks, and travel agencies. Site is in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–South America Travel & Tourism
U.S. Department of Labor
Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, Law, Government and Political Science
U.S. Department of Labor
“The U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America’s workplaces. It is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes. These legislative mandates and the regulations produced to implement them cover a wide variety of workp …
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Economic
Federal Communications Commission
Government, Program Listings, Television, US Federal Government
Federal Communications Commission
“The mission of this independent government agency is to encourage competition in all communications markets and to protect the public interest. In response to direction from the Congress, the FCC develops and implements policy concerning interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable” Searchable site i …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Television; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Entertainment & Leisure–Radio
Workpermit.com
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Workpermit.com
Work permit, work visa, immigration and naturalization services for UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, US and other countries
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
CYBERPRENSA-Que…La revista de opinion
United States
CYBERPRENSA-Que…La revista de opinion
Spanish language online political magazine
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Free Patents Online
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Free Patents Online
Database of patent descriptions, searchable by keyword or by patent number.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
U.S. Immigration: A guide to the visa and green card process
Law, United States
U.S. Immigration: A guide to the visa and green card process
This site provides general information, not legal advice, on applying for a visa, green card, or permanent residency in the U.S. Includes a FAQ list and news about immigration.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Immigration
Blogs for Victo(R)y
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Blogs for Victo(R)y
“Blogs For Victory is an online community of bloggers dedicated to victory for the Republican Party and the war on terror.” Formerly known as Blogs For Bush, which launched in November of 2003 to cover the 2004 election.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
OxBlog
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
OxBlog
Blog providing news and a lot of commentary and political analysis from three semi-recent Oxford University grad students: Josh Chafetz, a law student at Yale, and David Adesnik and Patrick Belton, two grad students in international relations at Oxford. Funny, brilliant, and usually with interesting digressions.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
WatchBlog – U.S. Election News & Opinion
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
WatchBlog – U.S. Election News & Opinion
A “watch blog” is a blog created to correct errors or bias in online news sites. WatchBlog’s numerous editors/bloggers identify themselves as Democrat, Republican, or “Third Party & Independents.” Each provides “news, opinion and commentary for the 2004 election” from one of these three viewpoints. This framework has been extended beyond the 2004 …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Little Green Footballs
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Little Green Footballs
A popular blog by Charles Johnson, a California web designer, who covers politics from a not liberal perspective.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Kausfiles – a mostly political weblog – hosted by Slate
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Kausfiles – a mostly political weblog – hosted by Slate
Mickey Kaus reads, links, and responds to many other political bloggers and online news pieces. He also has great bumper-sticker, one-liner descriptions of some of the most popular blogs out there.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Daily Kos :: Political Analysis and other daily rants on the state of the nation.
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Daily Kos :: Political Analysis and other daily rants on the state of the nation.
Extremely influential liberal weblog managed by Markos Moulitsas Zuniga, as a part of his political consulting firm. Around 100,000 people visit his site per day.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Eschaton
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Eschaton
Probably the best-known of the progressive election/politics blogs, written with short, snappy, often highly sarcastic entries by Duncan Black, a.k.a. Atrios.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Political Animal – the blog for Washington Monthly
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Political Animal – the blog for Washington Monthly
Formerly writing for his own blog, Calpundit, Kevin Drum now gives his liberal perspective on politics and culture at Washington Monthly’s website.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Taegan Goddard’s Political Wire
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Taegan Goddard’s Political Wire
Goddard’s pieces have appeared in major newspapers across the country, and he has written a widely acclaimed how-to guide for political novices who have been elected but have never served before in that office. His blog provides commentary on political news and gossip.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Instapundit
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Instapundit
University of Tennessee law professor Glen Reynolds’s greatly imitated and widely read political weblog (He’s sometimes known as the BlogFather.) While he says he is primarily interested in the overlap between personal freedom and advanced technology, his blog often dissects journalistic coverage and comments on the increasingly blurry line between …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Talking Points Memo
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
Talking Points Memo
Joshua Micah Marshall, a Washington columnist for The Hill and a contributing writer for the Washington Monthly, blogs about politics from a liberal point of view.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
TalkLeft: The Politics of Crime
Jeralyn Merritt, a criminal defense lawyer practicing in and around Denver, created this blog as a companion to his CrimeLynx site. Both sites are intended to be criminal law resources, but the blog’s purpose is to provide coverage from a liberal angle on crime and crime-related political news.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
RealClearPolitics
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, Political Science, United States
RealClearPolitics
Arguably better than an RSS news feed, this blog provides daily links to selected headlines, columns, editorials from major news and print publication websites, results of the latest polls, as well as news-related talk show transcripts.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Politics Blogs
Joint Economic Committee
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Joint Economic Committee
“The Joint Economic Committee (JEC) was created when Congress passed the Employment Act of 1946. Under this Act, Congress established two advisory panels: the President’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) and the Joint Economic Committee. Their primary tasks are to review economic conditions and to recommend improvements in economic policy.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Business & Economics–Economics
Office of Compliance, U.S. Congress
Government, Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, US Federal Government
Office of Compliance, U.S. Congress
“The Office of Compliance advances safety, health, and workplace rights in the U.S. Congress and the Legislative Branch. Established as an independent agency by the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995, the Office educates employees and employing offices about their rights and responsibilities under the Act, provides an impartial dispute resolu …
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies
Public Participation in Rulemaking
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Public Participation in Rulemaking
“This list of Federal agency web sites, gathered from Rule or Proposed Rule documents that appeared in the Federal Register, is presented as a guide to electronic rulemaking initiatives. Most of these sites offer the text of Proposed and Final Rules, along with other regulatory information, and some enable the public to comment online.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Legislation
Joint Committee on Printing
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Joint Committee on Printing
“The principal purpose of the Joint Committee on Printing is to oversee the functions of the Government Printing Office and general printing procedures of the Federal Government.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
United States Botanic Garden
Home and Garden, Specific Plants and Gardening Techniques, US Federal Government
United States Botanic Garden
“The United States Botanic Garden traces its beginning to 1816, when the constitution of the Columbian Institute for the Promotion of Arts and Sciences in Washington, D.C., proposed the creation of a botanic garden to collect, grow, and distribute plants of this and other countries that might contribute to the welfare of the American people.” Toda …
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Home & Garden–Specific Plants & Gardening Techniques; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies; Science & Technology–Life Sciences–Plant Biology (Botany)
Immigration Statistics
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
Immigration Statistics
Statistical and other information about: illegal immigrants, refugees, asylees, tourists, H-1B workers, naturalization, immigration enforcement, immigrant population estimate.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
National Security Archive ??? Freedom of Information Act Requests
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
National Security Archive ??? Freedom of Information Act Requests
The National Security Archive provides the basics on FOIA, making FOIA requests, and how to make the best use of FOIA requests. This is a good starting place when you are ready to make a request, because this site is not connected to any particular government agency.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
FOIA Principle Contact Information for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
FOIA Principle Contact Information for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
This webpage provides information including the name, department, address and phone number for all of the principle FOIA contacts at each department or agency.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
FOIA Web Sites for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
FOIA Web Sites for Federal Government Departments and Agencies
The links on this page, provided by the Department of Justice, go directly to the FOIA section of the listed department or agencies web site. Each department or agency lists slightly different information ranging from its own FOIA policy to necessary contact information, to a reading room of materials made public by a FOIA request.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
The Open Government Guide
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Open Government Guide
The Open Government Guide, published by the Reporters’ Committee for Freedom of the Press, is a complete compendium of information on every state’s open records and open meetings laws. Each state’s section is arranged according to a standard outline, making it easy to compare laws in various states.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Stennis Center for Public Service
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Fellowships, Higher Education, Student Life, US Federal Government
Stennis Center for Public Service
“The Stennis Center for Public Service is a federal, legislative branch agency created by Congress in 1988 to promote and strengthen public service leadership in America. Programs of the Stennis Center are funded through an endowment plus private contributions from foundations and corporations. The Stennis Center???s mandate is to attract young pe …
Subject: Education–Higher Education–Financial Aid, Scholarships & Fellowships; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Congressional Agencies
Federal Magistrates Judges Association
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Federal Magistrates Judges Association
Links and general information about the federal courts. Some content password-accessible only, for federal judges.
Contains references to law reviews and articles.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Freedom of Information Clearinghouse
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Freedom of Information Clearinghouse
The FOI Clearinghouse, provided by Public Citizen, a national non-profit public interest organization, is a web site that contains an introduction to FOIA, information on making requests, and legal research and litigation resources. Public Citizen focuses its efforts on fighting government secrecy, and since 1972 has been involved in more FOIA lit …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Citizen???s Guide to FOIA
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Citizen???s Guide to FOIA
This report by the Committee on Government Reform provides a guide both to FOIA, and to the closely linked Privacy Act of 1974. This report discusses the scope of each act, under which circumstances to use each Act, and how to use the Acts. This is the 2003 version of the guide, and in the future a new version may become available. If a new versi …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Journal of the Supreme Court
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Journal of the Supreme Court
The official minutes of the Supreme Court, published chronologically each day the Court issues or orders an opinion.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
United States Reports
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
United States Reports
The final version of the Court’s opinions, covering from 1991-present online. Provides full text, from cover to index, of the bound volumes, starting with vol. 502.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Federal Judicial Center
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Federal Judicial Center
Has biographies about justices, historical and educational materials about the Supreme Court. Established by Congress in 1967.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Where to Obtain Supreme Court Opinions
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Where to Obtain Supreme Court Opinions
Document telling where to find Supreme Court opinions on the web, in print format, and microfilm. Updated annually by Supreme Court staff.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
The Senate committee whose jurisdiction is over administration of the Senate Office Buildings, Senate rules and regulations, credentials and qualifications of Members of the Senate, contested elections, federal elections, the Government Printing Office, the Congressional Record, Presidential succession, the purchase of books and manuscripts and ere …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Small Business
Entrepreneurship, US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Small Business
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship reports on matters related to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and problems of American small business enterprises.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
This committee reviews legislative measures relating to education, labor, health, and public welfare, aging, agricultural colleges, arts and humanities, biomedical research and development, child labor, convict labor, domestic activities of the American National Red Cross, equal employment opportunity, Gallaudet College, Howard University, and Sain …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs conducts studies of “any and all matters pertaining to problems and opportunities of Indians, including but not limited to, Indian land management and trust responsibilities, Indian education, health, special services, and loan programs, and Indian claims against the United States.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Areas of jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary include apportionment of Representatives, bankruptcy, mutiny, espionage, & counterfeiting, civil liberties, constitutional amendments, federal courts & judges, governmental information, holidays & celebrations, immigration & naturalization, interstate compacts, judicial proceedings, loc …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
The “Jurisdiction of the Full Committee includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for: National Energy Policy, including international energy affairs and emergency preparedness; nuclear waste policy; privatization of federal assets; territorial policy (including changes in status and issues affecting Antartica); Native Hawaiian matters.” …
Subject: Science & Technology–Energy; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology–Forestry; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
US Federal Government
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reviews proposed legislation, messages, petitions, memorials, and other matters relating to topics including the Coast Guard, coastal zone management, communications, highway safety, inland waterways, interstate commerce, marine and ocean navigation, marine fisheries, Merchant marin …
Subject: Science & Technology; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Science & Technology–Transportation; Science & Technology–Earth Sciences–Meteorology/Climatology
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Law, Road, United States, US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Areas of oversight for the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works include legislative responsibility for the development of an interstate highway system, flood control and navigation projects and the “responsibility for creating new laws to achieve air and water pollution control, rural and community economic development, and relief from …
Subject: Science & Technology–Transportation–Road; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Environmental Law; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committtee on Finance
Classics, Finance, Government, Personal Finance, Philosophy, US Federal Government
Senate Committtee on Finance
The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing proposed legislation including the following subjects: the bonded debt of the United States, customs, ports of entry, the deposit of public moneys, health programs under the Social Security Act, social security, revenue measures, tariffs and import quotas, and the transportation of dutiable goods.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Business & Economics–Finance
Senate Committee on the Budget
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on the Budget
“Along with the House Budget Committee, [the Senate Budget Committee] is responsible for drafting Congress’ annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the Federal Government. In addition, the Budget Committee has jurisdiction over the operation of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Areas of jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations include acquisition of land and buildings for embassies, the international activities of the American National Red Cross, international aspects of nuclear energy, the International Monetary Fund, intervention abroad and declarations of war, the protection of United States citizens a …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Armed Services
US Federal Government
Senate Committee on Armed Services
The Senate Committee on Armed Services has jurisdiction over legislation related to aeronautical and space activities; the common defense; the Department of Defense, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, and the Department of the Air Force; the Panama Canal; military research and development; national security aspects of nuclear e …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Senate Committee on Appropriations
The Senate Committee on Appropriations “writes the legislation that allocates federal funds to the numerous government agencies, departments, and organizations on an annual basis.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
Nutrition and Diet, US Federal Government, Vitamins and Minerals
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
“Jurisdiction over legislation on foreign agricultural trade; foreign market development; agriculture product promotion and domestic marketing programs; oversight of international commodity agreements and export controls on agricultural commodities; foreign assistance programs and Food for Peace; marketing orders; inspection and certifica …
Subject: Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate Committees; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Animal Rights
U.S. Senate Democratic Leadership Committees
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
U.S. Senate Democratic Leadership Committees
Features a resource center with current floor charts, fact sheets, and other materials used by Democratic Senators. Also includes press releases and other news from the Democratic Party.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Republican-oriented view of Senate races, election results, conservative issues, political links and how to get involved in Republican politics. Website presents news and information on local and national races from a Republican perspective, and encourages individual participation in the political process.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC)
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC)
“RPC prepares a Legislative Notice for every major bill awaiting Senate Floor action that includes a summary of the bill provisions, related background information and anticipated amendments. The notices are placed on each GOP Senator’s desk on the Senate floor and delivered to each Senate Republican office.” The site also includes policy papers th …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–Senate
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
“The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs reviews veterans’ programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws concerning veterans and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), such as for health care, disability compensation, GI bill education and job training, home loan guarantees, lif …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on Rules
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Rules
“The Rules Committee has jurisdiction over the standing rules of the House, changes in House rules, and the congressional budget process.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on the Judiciary
“A standing Committee on the Judiciary was established by the House of Representatives on June 3, 1813 to consider legislation relating to judicial proceedings. Since then, the scope of the committee???s concern has expanded to include not only civil and criminal judicial proceedings and Federal courts and judges, but also issues relating to bankru …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Terrorism
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure addresses legislation related to the Coast Guard, federal emergencies and disasters, flood control, inland waterways, navigation and navigation laws, public and federal buildings, public works like bridges and dams, boats, roads, railroads, aviation, water power, and water pollution.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Science & Technology–Transportation
House Committee on Resources
Hunting and Fishing, Law, Outdoor Recreation, US Federal Government
House Committee on Resources
The House Committee on Resources encompasses issues relating to fisheries, wildlife, forest reserves, national parks, public lands, land grants, geological surveys, irrigation, Native Americans, minerals, mining, oceanography, petroleum conservation, and the Trans-Alaska oil pipeline.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Environmental Law; Entertainment & Leisure–Outdoor Recreation–Hunting & Fishing
House Committee on Small Business
Entrepreneurship, US Federal Government
House Committee on Small Business
“The House Permament Select Committee on Small Business was created just days before war broke out in 1941 to help small businesses participate in the federal defense production program. Since then, the House Committee on Small Business has engaged in expanding the participation of the entrepreneur and small business owner in the great American mar …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Committee on House Administration
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Committee on House Administration
The Committee on House Administration was created by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. Its jurisdiction includes the House of Reprepresentatives salaries, expenses, and accounts, management of Library of Congress, management of Smithsonian Institution, office space assignment, elections, monitoring of campaign contributi …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees
House Committee on International Relations
Political Science, Think Tanks, US Federal Government
House Committee on International Relations
This is the House Committee with jurisdiction over matters including relations with foreign nations, embassies, national border lines, exports, foreign loans, international conferences, international education, declarations of war, the American National Red Cross, and the United Nations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–War
The Freedom of Information Act
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Freedom of Information Act
The Department of Justice provides the full-text of the Freedom of Information Act after the most recent amendments in 2002.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
House Committee on Financial Services
Economics, Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
House Committee on Financial Services
The House Committee on Financial Services is responsible for addressing legislation covering banks, banking, economic stabilization, insurance, international finance, money, credit, private and public housing, securities and exchanges, and urban development.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics–Economics
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Home and Garden, Specific Plants and Gardening Techniques, US Federal Government
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest legislative standing committee in the U.S. House of Representatives. Its jurisdictions include biomedical research and development, consumer affairs and protection, health, interstate and foreign commerce, energy resource exploration, pricing, production, and regulation, energy conservation …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism; Entertainment & Leisure–Home & Garden–Home Energy Efficiency
House Committee on Agriculture
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Committee on Agriculture
The committee in the House of Representatives that addresses legislation related to agriculture, the animal industry, farm credit and security, forestry, human nutrition, rural development, and water conservation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Business & Economics–Agribusiness
Lessig Blog
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science Blogs, United States
Lessig Blog
A blog maintained by Lawrence Lessig, author of “Code and other laws of cyberspace,” and professor at Stanford Law School. Lessig frequently argues that Intellectual Property (IP) law does more to stifle creativity than digital piracy (e.g. old Napster, P2P file sharing, bootleg DVDs) does.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Issues–Copyright; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs; Law, Government & Political Science Blogs–Law & Law Enforcement Blogs
Uniform Crime Reports
Government, Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
Uniform Crime Reports
“The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program was conceived in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to meet a need for reliable, uniform crime statistics for the nation. Several annual statistical publications, such as the comprehensive Crime in the United States , are produced from …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
The Office of Immigration Statistics- Published Reports
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
The Office of Immigration Statistics- Published Reports
The Office of Immigration Statistics publishes statistical information about “foreign nationals who enter or attempt to enter the United States for temporary or permanent residence through a variety of status categories, as well as subsequent actions such as apprehension, removal, or naturalization.” The published reports are arranged by subject m …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Rules and Precedents of the House
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Rules and Precedents of the House
Ever wondered what the Speaker of the House does? This site outlines the roles of the Speaker, the Chief Administrative Officer, and the Chaplain and explains the procedures used in the House for voting. Also included are sections on the general order and priority of business in the House and the official Code of Conduct.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
The Office of the House Majority Whip
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Office of the House Majority Whip
The site of the second ranking House Republican. Icluded are the Whip Notice, which is a weekly listing of bills expected to be considered in the upcoming week and the Whipping Post, a listing of bills expected to be considered in a given day.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
The Office of the House Majority Leader
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Office of the House Majority Leader
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
House Democratic Leader
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
House Democratic Leader
Official site of the House Democratic Leader available in English and Spanish. It includes a Legislative calendar and position statements and articles on homeland security, the economy, health care, and education.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Congressional District Maps
Geography, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Congressional District Maps
Maps of congressional district boundaries for the most current session of Congress. “Designed for easy reference, they show the Congressional District overlaid on top of State and county boundaries along with interstate and US highways, selected streams and water bodies, and major cities.” View and print maps by state, or by individual district.
Subject: Reference–Geography–Maps & Atlases; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
Transportation Reports from the Economic Census
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
Transportation Reports from the Economic Census
Statistics from the Economic Census, including transportation and warehousing, commodity flow, and vehicle inventory and use.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
SOI Tax Stats – Statistics of Income
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
SOI Tax Stats – Statistics of Income
Describes the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) Statistics of Income (SOI) program. Covers SOI careers, products and services, studies, FedStats, and other information.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Consumer Price Index
Automobiles, Consumer Issues and Services, Government, Statistics
Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Indexes (CPI) program produces data on the prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services. Get current and archived news releases (back to 1994) plus detailed CPI statistics.
Subject: Business & Economics–Consumer Issues & Services; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Economic Research Service
Government, Statistics, US State and Regional
Economic Research Service
“The Economic Research Service (ERS) is the main source of economic information and research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ERS research informs and enhances public and private decisionmaking on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development.” Includes statistics on the economics of food …
Subject: Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Agriculture and Aquaculture, Government, Statistics, US State and Regional
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Database from the National Agriculture Statistics Service that allows users to search for US, state, county and territory data on crops, livestock, and farms by census years.
Subject: Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
USDA Agriculture Fact Book (2000)
Government, US State and Regional
USDA Agriculture Fact Book (2000)
Publication from the USDA focusing on information about agriculture in the United States, including what Americans eat, the structure of US Agriculture, farms in America, statistics on rural America, and more. This is the most recent edition available electronically.
Subject: Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Privacy International
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Privacy International
Based in London, with an office in Washington DC, Privacy International conducts research on privacy issues worldwide. At this site, visitors can read current news and information on foreign and domestic privacy issues.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Consumer Privacy Guide: Law Protection
Law, United States
Consumer Privacy Guide: Law Protection
This site lists links to various laws which pertain to privacy. There are links for privacy concerning telecommunications, video rental, cable television, and many more that affect many of us everyday.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Privacy Act of 1974
Law, United States
Privacy Act of 1974
This site contains the full text of the Privacy Act of 1974 which regulates the government information concerning individuals. This Act guards against misuse of the private citizens??? information which is held by the government. The Act details citizens??? privacy rights under US law.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Privacy.org: The Site for News, Information, and Action
Law, United States
Privacy.org: The Site for News, Information, and Action
Privacy.org is a project of the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) and Privacy International. The site contains news on privacy issues and laws, recent and archived. There are also links to international and domestic governmental privacy resources.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Better Business Bureau Online: Understanding Privacy
Law, United States
Better Business Bureau Online: Understanding Privacy
This site contains useful information about and explanations of privacy and privacy laws pertaining to the internet. There is also a glossary which defines terms common to internet privacy, and resources for businesses and consumers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Online Guide to Privacy Resources
Law, United States
Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) Online Guide to Privacy Resources
This site provides a list of organizations that focus on privacy, a list of links for further online privacy information, and a list of print publications about privacy. The user may search under the category which best serves his or her needs.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Law, United States
Fair Credit Reporting Act
This site contains the text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Act ensures that financial institutions protect the privacy of their patrons, and that the credit histories of those patrons are accurate and private.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Federal Trade Commission – Information Privacy & Security
Law, United States
Federal Trade Commission – Information Privacy & Security
Part of the Federal Trade Commission???s mission is to protect the privacy of US citizens. On this site, which is part of the FTC site, one can read information and find laws about protecting personal privacy and the privacy of children. At this site, there is also the FTC???s Privacy Agenda which details the FTC???s efforts to protect the privacy …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information
Law, United States
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Privacy of Consumer Financial Information
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act documents the financial privacy rights of consumers. This site outlines the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and presents it for easy use by consumers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Wire and Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications Title 18 Chapter 119 US Code
Law, United States
Wire and Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications Title 18 Chapter 119 US Code
This is the full text of the chapter, from the US Code, which explains the privacy rights concerning transmissions over wire, electronic, and oral communication methods. This document explains when interception of communication is legal and illegal, and which methods of interception, and which circumstances, are exceptions.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Right Of Privacy
Parliament of Australia
Government, US State and Regional
Parliament of Australia
Find out about the Senate and House of Representatives, committees, publications, “This Week in Parliament,” and more at the official website of the Australian Parliament.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Australia, Law, United States
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
All information you need to know about emigrating to Australia — or immigration in Australia — can be found at this site. There are lists of research and statistics, legislation and other information. There are also forms available on the site which you can fill out if you want to visit Australia, migrate to Australia, return to Australia as a re …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–Australia; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Embassies Worldwide
Government, US State and Regional
Embassies Worldwide
This site contains links to the Web sites of foreign embassies for over 70 countries worldwide.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Siskind Susser Haas & Chang
Law, United States
Siskind Susser Haas & Chang
This law firm publishes bulletins about immigration law. They stress that this information is not legal advice, but they do try to keep up with the latest developments in immigration law. Their site contains immigration handbooks for Canadians and U.S. Citizens as well as a collection of documents about immigration.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Immigration
Political Database of the Americas
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Political Database of the Americas
Political Database for the Americas “provides documentary and statistical political information for the countries in both North America and South America.” Data includes constitutions, electoral laws, legislative and executive branch information and election statistics.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Regional & Country Information–North America; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science
Social Security Online
Government, Social Issues and Social Welfare, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Social Security Online
This site tells you all you need to know about Social Security Administration in the United States. There are social security forms, frequently asked questions and information about how to contact the administration. There is also an option for viewing the site in Spanish.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Seniors
International Constitutional Law
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
International Constitutional Law
The International Constitutional Law site provides constitutional documents and background information on over 120 countries and (non-)governmental organizations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
U.S. Department of State Background Notes Archives
Government, US State and Regional
U.S. Department of State Background Notes Archives
Background Notes is an official United States Government publication which profiles countries and organizations of the world. This site is an archive of a past version of resource. It was last updated in 2001.
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
The Political Graveyard
Biographies, Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Political Graveyard
Amazing directory of over 119,000 former United States Presidents, Congressmen, Cabinet members, federal judges and other national and local political figures giving the location of their final resting place. Numerous entry points: alphabetical, by state or office, by birth or death date, geographic locations, and many others.
Subject: Reference–Biographies–Politicians & Rulers; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Legalethics.com
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Legalethics.com
“This Web Page Set offers the legal profession links and references to ethics rules, regulations, and articles relating to the integration of the Internet into the practice of law. Our two goals are to help: (1) establish practical rules, regulations, and guidelines to protect attorneys, their clients and the general public as the profession mig …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
U.S. Business Advisor
Business Administration and Management, Government, US Federal Government, Women and Minority-owned Business
U.S. Business Advisor
“The U.S. Business Advisor exists to provide business with one-stop access to federal government information, services, and transactions.” Sections available include: Common Questions, How-to and News. Searchable.
Subject: Business & Economics–Business Administration & Management; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Rock the Vote
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Rock the Vote
“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 c …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Government, US State and Regional
Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Includes information about and documents from OSCE and links to official sites of member states.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Turn Left: The Home of Liberalism
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Turn Left: The Home of Liberalism
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.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Town Hall: Conservative News and Information
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Town Hall: Conservative News and Information
“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 Hal …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Puerto Rico Herald
Caribbean, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Puerto Rico Herald
Subject: Caribbean–Puerto Rico
Forensic Science in Australia – Internet Resources
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Forensic Science in Australia – Internet Resources
A directory of Internet links about forensic science in Australia. Also includes related topics such as police and law enforcement, university programs in forensic studies, institutes and societies, publications and the law.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement
All About Spain – Travel and Tourism
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Travel and Tourism, Travel News
All About Spain – Travel and Tourism
Online virtual guidebook.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Travel & Tourism–Europe Travel & Tourism
Film Underground
Film Making, Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Movies, Political Science, Screenwriting
Film Underground
A favorite site among independant filmmakers. Contains articles and information for every stage of the filmmaking process. Staff of the site answer questions and assist filmmakers with referrals. It also facilitates networking between filmmakers and the movie industry.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure–Movies–Film Making
Latino Journal
United States
Latino Journal
“Public policy and government from a latino perspective.” The most recent issue is freely available (in .pdf).
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government
Amber Waves
Agriculture, Agriculture and Aquaculture, North America, Nutrition and Diet, United States
Amber Waves
Flagship magazine for the Economic Research Service (ERS), the main source of economic information and research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Their mission is to inform and enhance public and private decisionmaking on economic and policy issues related to agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development. Amber Waves is publish …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Science & Technology–Agriculture & Aquaculture; Business & Economics–Agribusiness; Health & Medical Sciences–Nutrition & Diet
Justice Information Sharing
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Justice Information Sharing
“The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Information Technology (IT) Initiatives Web site is an Internet-based resource that enables justice practitioners at all levels of government to access timely and useful information from information sharing and technology integration processes, initiatives, and technological developments. The Web site provides …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts)
Canada Post Corporation
Government, US State and Regional
Canada Post Corporation
Canada Post is Canada’s primary postal operator. This is a full-service site where one can mail letters, look up postage rates, buy postage, stamps, and supplies, track and ship packages, and find zip code information.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada
U.S. Department of Treasury
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
U.S. Department of Treasury
This official site of the federal Treasury Department provides pages for the IRS, Federal Income Tax, Treasury Forms, Treasury Securities, Savings Bonds, Secret Service, Seized Property Auctions, Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and Frequently Asked Questions.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Departments; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
The Canadian Navy
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
The Canadian Navy
“The mission of this website is to promote the history, heritage, and potential of the Canadian Navy by publishing photos, information and articles that tell the entire story of the Canadian Navy since 1910.” The site includes descriptions of Canadian naval ships, Canadian war posters, Canadian Navy badges, the RCN on D-Day, Customs and Traditions …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–Canada; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Commerce and Trade, Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) web site covers all aspects of currency and postage stamps. This web site is designed to be an easy to use resource for information on security documents.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance; Business & Economics–Commerce & Trade
elexica
Law, United States
elexica
The elexica site is a “free online legal resource created for lawyers.” Registration is required, but visitors are free to use its update notification, newsletters, training modules, virtual library, and the EU diary. The web site has an international focus.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Pirated-Sites.com
Law, Web Searching Guides, World Wide Web
Pirated-Sites.com
“Pirated-Sites.com showcases side-by-side comparisons of web sites that are suspected of borrowing, copying or stealing copyright-protected content, design or code without permission.” The website offers a searchable archive and information about copyright and technical issues.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Computers & Internet–Internet–World Wide Web
BBC – Crime – Case Closed
Law, Law Enforcement, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
BBC – Crime – Case Closed
Gathers profiles of infamous crimes and criminals and shows how forensic science helped to solve crimes. Profiles such criminals as Jeffrey Dalmer, John Wayne Gacy, Charles Manson, and Son of Sam, and cases like the Great Train Robbery, Watergate, and the Millennium Dome Heist.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
Inmate Locator
Law, Law Enforcement, Science and Technology, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Inmate Locator
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Finder allows you to search for federal inmates incarcerated from 1982 to present, using their identification number or first and last name. It also includes information about visiting federal prisons.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
Voter Information Services
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Voter Information Services
Evaluations of individual congresspeople and senators from the viewpoint of a large number of disparate organizations, based on several key votes.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
Federal Aviation Regulations
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Federal Aviation Regulations
Searchable, full text of FAA and relevant NTSB regulations in HTML format. Arranged by subchapter and part.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Science & Technology–Transportation–Air
Justice Information Center of the NCJRS
Law, Law Enforcement, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Justice Information Center of the NCJRS
This site is a service of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. It has information on corrections, courts, crime prevention, criminal justice statistics, drugs and crime, international justice issues, justice grants, juvenile justice, law enforcement, research and evaluation, and resources for crime victims. The site is searchable, and …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Law, Law Enforcement, Law, Government and Political Science, Statistics, United States
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Searchable collection of US Bureau of Justice Statistics publications, dealing with such topics as crime, drugs, violence, law enforcement, firearms, and criminal record systems.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics
Governments on the WWW: Russian Federation
Government, US State and Regional
Governments on the WWW: Russian Federation
An extensive collection of links to Russian government websites, as well as regional resources. Many of these sites are written in Russian with links for English translations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
Andy Holt Virtual Library
Arts and Humanities, Government, Religion and Theology, Science and Technology News, US Federal Government
Andy Holt Virtual Library
“The Andy Holt Virtual Library is principally a concept library, with a focus on the Humanities and Fine Arts. Though open to the public, it is designed to serve the learning communities within the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at the University of Tennessee-Martin … Appropriately, we are linked in key places to parallel physical and virtua …
Subject: Arts & Humanities
Intellectual Property Law – Guide to Intellectual Property Law
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Intellectual Property Law – Guide to Intellectual Property Law
Directory provides resources on intellectual property law, which includes copyright, trademark, and patent law. Resources listed are sites to U.S. and international governments, non-profit organizations, law firms, associations, and articles that focus on intellectual property law. Part of HG.org Worldwide Legal Directories web site.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
The Copyright Law and Litigation Resource
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
The Copyright Law and Litigation Resource
Links to articles, legislation, cases and resources concerning copyright law and litigation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Digital Intellectual Property Patenting
Law, United States
Digital Intellectual Property Patenting
This site has links to legal resources, information and tools for surviving the patenting frenzy of the Internet, bioinformatics, and electronic commerce.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Privacy Online: A Report to Congress by Federal Trade Commission
Law, United States
Privacy Online: A Report to Congress by Federal Trade Commission
This site contains links to a report to Congress discussing an assessment of the effectiveness of self-regulation as a means of protecting consumer privacy on the World Wide Web, a brief history of work in the area of online privacy, a summary of the privacy concerns raised by the new online marketplace and the core principles of privacy-protective …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Alliance
Law, United States
Intellectual Property Alliance
This site has links to various international intellectual property resources and issues concerning U.S. copyright-based industries in bilateral and multilateral efforts to improve international protection of copyrighted materials including all types of computer software.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Legislation
Law, United States
Intellectual Property Legislation
This site contains many links to intellectual property related bills.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Managing the Digital Enterprise: Intellectual Property
Cyberculture, Law, United States
Managing the Digital Enterprise: Intellectual Property
Contains summary of and links to topics about intellectual property in the digital realm. Includes the information in a three part podcast.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Computers & Internet–Cyberculture
Oxford IP Centre
Law, United States
Oxford IP Centre
Center devoted to advanced research in intellectual property law. Click on “links” to see a list of numerous links realted to intellectual property sites of interest to those working with or studying intellectual property laws. Also read papers and learn about events and seminars sponsored by the center.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Digital Future Coalition Home Page
Law, United States
Digital Future Coalition Home Page
Discusses the need for balance in law and public policy between protecting digital intellectual property and affording public access to it. Information about the laws of copyright and other intellectual property laws and agreements are offered, along with information useful for advocacy on these issues.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Issues–Copyright
Readings on Information and Intellectual Property
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Readings on Information and Intellectual Property
This is a page for a course that was taught on intellectual property. The page provides links to online readings covering assorted topics, including recommended readings, background resources on intellectual property law, software as intellectual property, digital media, software and patent law, software and copyright law, the global information i …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Science & Technology; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
HieroGamos Research Center: Intellectual Property Law
Law, United States
HieroGamos Research Center: Intellectual Property Law
This site focuses on the regulation of intangible rights regarding ideas, and tangible rights to use particular trademarks, patents and copyrights to produce goods and services. Included also are the rights to transfer these ideas, and compensation for transaction through licensing fees.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Global Internet Policy Initiative
Law, United States
Global Internet Policy Initiative
Site discusses the three main branches of intellectual property law are copyright, trademark and patents. These are sufficiently different in their nature that no one view can be said to pervade the international arrangements with respect to IP.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Classroom Guide to Copyrights
Law, United States
Classroom Guide to Copyrights
This site contains links to information concerning copyright law, fair use, copyright on the web, suggestions for policy regarding copyright in the classroom, and links to additional sites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Science & Technology
Center for Intellectual Property – UMUC
Law, United States
Center for Intellectual Property – UMUC
This site, sponsored by the University of Maryland University College, provides links to resources and information in the areas of intellectual property, copyright, and the emerging digital environment. It is primarily a resource for the academic community.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
6.805/STS085: Readings on Information and Intellectual Property
Law, United States
6.805/STS085: Readings on Information and Intellectual Property
Discusses copyright laws, protection, and intellectual property. Provides recommended readings regarding intellectual property law, patents, and FAQ. Includes links to relevant court rulings and legislation.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property – Copyright
Law, United States
Intellectual Property – Copyright
This site focuses on the regulation of intangible rights regarding ideas, and tangible rights to use particular trademarks, patents and copyrights to produce goods and services. It includes the right to transfer these ideas, compensation for transaction through licensing fees and related areas including commercial transactions, trade, computers, t …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Primer on the Ethics of “Intellectual Property”
Law, United States
Primer on the Ethics of “Intellectual Property”
This site provides a general framework for freeing any information covered under copyright and patent laws.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Office – Patents at the University of Cincinnati
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Intellectual Property Office – Patents at the University of Cincinnati
This site contains information on patents from idea formation to filing. Patent FAQs provide a wealth of information.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
Franklin Pierce Law Center: Avoiding Intellectual Property Problems
Law, United States
Franklin Pierce Law Center: Avoiding Intellectual Property Problems
Site contains links to information on patents, copyrights and trademarks, as well as trade secrets and related IP rights.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
IP Watchdog: Intellectual Property
Law, United States
IP Watchdog: Intellectual Property
Site discusses intellectual property and the legal rights often associated with real or personal property, the rights that are given are a function of statutory law, both federal and state. Also discusses intellectual property in conjunction with (1) patent law; (2) copyright law; (3) trade secret law; (4) the right of publicity; and (5) trademark …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Copyright, Intellectual Property Rights, And Licensing Issues
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Copyright, Intellectual Property Rights, And Licensing Issues
Site contains information regarding The Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), Washington, DC., as well as tracking of policy and legislation by the American Library Association Washington Office, see their Digital Millennium Copyright Act Guide, also Resources from the 2003 Law and Technology of DRM Conference, and an electronic journal publis …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
The Courier News
Government, Illinois, Law, Government and Political Science, US Federal Government, Wood Dale
The Courier News
Subject: United States–Illinois–Elgin; United States–Illinois
IPL FAQ: Salaries / Benefits of U.S. Officials
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
IPL FAQ: Salaries / Benefits of U.S. Officials
What are the salaries/pensions given to U.S. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Cabinet members, Senators, etc.? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
IPL FAQ: Finding Telephone Numbers
Government, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents, Telephone and Address, US Federal Government
IPL FAQ: Finding Telephone Numbers
How do I look up a phone number online? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Telephone And Address; Reference–Telephone And Address
IPL FAQ: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Public Domain, and Fair Use
Law, United States
IPL FAQ: Patents, Trademarks, Copyright, Public Domain, and Fair Use
I need to get a patent for my Brilliant Invention. How do I do that? 48596
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Issues–Copyright; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents; Arts & Humanities–Libraries–Issues–Copyright; Law, Government And Political Science–Law–United States–Patents
IPL FAQ: Presidents of the United States
Law, Reference, Reference, Reference Resources for Teachers and Parents, Trivia
IPL FAQ: Presidents of the United States
Who was the tallest President? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Reference–Trivia; Reference–Trivia
IPL FAQ: Presidents of the United States
History, History by Topic, Law, Government and Political Science, Military History
IPL FAQ: Presidents of the United States
How can I write to Jimmy Carter? Find out from this IPL Frequently Asked Question site.
Subject: Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Law, Government & Political Science; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Law, Government & Political Science
The International Political Economy Network
Economics, Government, International Business, US State and Regional
The International Political Economy Network
The page of the International Political Economy section of the International Studies Association.
Subject: Business & Economics–International Business; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Business & Economics–Economics
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
Law, Style and Writing Guides, United States
Introduction to Basic Legal Citation
Introduces legal citation to the beginner and serves as a reference on basic citation points for more experienced writers and citation checkers. Included are articles and examples of legal citations. A good resource from the Cornell Law School.
Subject: Reference–Style And Writing Guides–Citations; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
Federal Web Locator
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Federal Web Locator
“A service provided by the Villanova Center for Information Law and Policy” and intended to be a comprehensive source for Federal Government information arranged by agency and sub-agency. Lists all known Federal Government web servers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
United States House of Representatives
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
United States House of Representatives
Provides public access to legislative information as well as information about Members, Committees, and Organizations of the House and other U.S. government information resources. Includes searchable U.S. Code and Code of Federal Regulations.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Committees; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch–House Of Representatives
CORDIS Information Society Technologies of the European Commission
Government, US State and Regional
CORDIS Information Society Technologies of the European Commission
Covers the priorities laid out by the Sixth Programme (FP6) for the period of 2002-2006. This encompasses the European Union’s goals for information “research and technological development and demonstration.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Regional & Country Information–Europe
Il Postino
North America, United States
Il Postino
“The purpose of this new venture is to promote the Italian Canadian Community???s heritage and values within the Canadian Mosaic. As you will be able to depict our articles reflect and discuss the Fibre of our Community in the Ottawa Carleton Region.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Illinois Business Journal
North America, United States
Illinois Business Journal
The Illinois Business Journal Inc. is an independently owned monthly publication covering news and information in the Metro East, Southwestern Illinois, Central Illinois and the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin)
Joplin Independent
North America, United States
Joplin Independent
“Welcome to our work in progress. Like life, we aren’t sure which direction it will take, but we hope to provide and promote contact by means of conversation, controversy and comedy. Afterall, life should be peppered with challenges, many hopefully won with a smile.
We believe that the Joplin area’s intellectual curiosity, a rarely stimulated com …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
MW Magazine
Gender and Sexuality, North America, Sexuality, United States
MW Magazine
Metro Weekly is a news and entertainment guide for gay and lesbian community of Washington DC. It publishes in print and online every Thursday.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review
United States
Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review
“The Michigan Telecommunications and Technology Law Review’s primary purpose is to examine the tensions created by advances in computing, telecommunications, biotechnology, multimedia, networking, information and other technologies.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
IDEA®: The Intellectual Property Law Review
United States
IDEA®: The Intellectual Property Law Review
“Preferred topics of interest are domestic and international patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, unfair competition, and other related intellectual property issues.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Journal of Online Law
United States
Journal of Online Law
“A journal of scholarly essays is different from the typical ‘law review’ or ‘law journal.’ The latter emphasizes comprehensiveness, thoroughness, and reliance on detailed footnotes. These characteristics have their place; we simply intend something different: a journal that is shorter, more easily readable, having wider appeal.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
The Intellectual Property and Technology Forum at Boston College Law School
United States
The Intellectual Property and Technology Forum at Boston College Law School
“The Forum is a legal publication dedicated to providing readers with rigorous, innovative scholarship, timely reporting, and ongoing discussion from the legal community concerning technology law and intellectual property.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Computer Law Review and Technology Journal
United States
Computer Law Review and Technology Journal
” …is an official publication of the Computer and Technology Section of the State Bar of Texas and the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Correspondence : An International Review of Culture and Society
United States
Correspondence : An International Review of Culture and Society
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations
Synthesis/Regeneration: A Magazine of Green Social Thought
United States
Synthesis/Regeneration: A Magazine of Green Social Thought
“A journal of debate on social and political matters of interest to Greens and a resource for Green and allied organizers working on technological, environmental, trade and other issues, and on Green Party organization-building. We invite articles from all Green perspectives.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States)
Law Dictionary
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Law Dictionary
This site allows individuals to search for definitions of a variety of legal terms. A search may be conducted by use of a term, definition, and by browsing the alphabetical list of terms.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Art Nexus
North America, United States
Art Nexus
“For more than 25 years, ArtNexus has been an essential tool for serious art collectors, dealers and galleries involved in Latin American art. Every issue, ArtNexus readers benefit from the work of more than 100 art experts who cover all aspects of art in the Americas. Now you can gain the ArtNexus advantage too.” All content in both English and Sp …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Central America; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Visual Arts
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
US Federal Government
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
The NACJD specializes in quantitative analysis of crime and justice data and this Web site provides free access to hundreds of downloadable criminal justice data collections for research and instruction. It also provides data resource guides on a wide variety of crime and justice related topics.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
The Lighthouse
United States
The Lighthouse
“The weekly e-mail newsletter of The Independent Institute, the non-politicized public-policy research organization. We provide you with updates of the Institute???s current research, publications, events and media programs, plus comment on current affairs.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Advocacy Groups
FindLaw for Small Business
Entrepreneurship, Law, United States
FindLaw for Small Business
General and legal information relevant to small businesses. Its “Self Help Legal Guides” on topics such as “Business Formation”, “Business Planning”, “Finance”, and “Human Resources” include articles, web links, FAQs and forms.
Subject: Business & Economics–Small Business & Entrepreneurship; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
BerkshireLinks.com: Berkshires schedules and cultural news
Arts and Humanities News, Entertainment and Leisure News, North America, United States
BerkshireLinks.com: Berkshires schedules and cultural news
Thoroughly covers the art scene in the Berkshires; offers schedules of events, hours of cultural institutions, locations, and news about local art, artists and entertainment.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont); Entertainment & Leisure–Entertainment & Leisure News; Arts & Humanities–Arts & Humanities News
ZYZZYVA
North America, United States
ZYZZYVA
Online version of a west coast literary and arts journal.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southwest (Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas); Arts & Humanities–Literature–Online Texts–Contemporary Fiction
The Yale Political Monthly
United States
The Yale Political Monthly
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Wichita Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Wichita Business Journal
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Web Journal of Current Legal Issues
United States
Web Journal of Current Legal Issues
“The Web Journal of Current Legal Issues is published bi-monthly on the WorldWide Web. The focus of the Journal is on current legal issues in judicial decisions, law reform, legislation, legal research, policy related socio-legal research, legal information, information technology and practice. Contributions to the Articles, Comments, Case Notes, L …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Washington Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Washington Business Journal
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Vermont Life
North America, United States
Vermont Life
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
Velocity NYC
North America, United States
Velocity NYC
“This comprehensive New York City e-zine is a one of a kind. It’s an Internet portal for pop culture and unpop culture with stories, articles, and reviews by and about New York people. Also, it’s an indie music resource for bands and labels, and now the online home of Street News, the New York City homeless newspaper.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Arts & Humanities–Culture–Pop Culture
United States Naval Institute Proceedings
United States
United States Naval Institute Proceedings
This monthly publication “provides an open forum for all the armed services and interested civilians, both outside and within the Department of Defense” offering “candid commentary and spirited debate that can only be found outside the military chain of command.” Provides free access to previous year’s issues (current year issues limited to subscri …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Triangle Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Triangle Business Journal
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Tide’s Point Magazine
North America, United States
Tide’s Point Magazine
“Monthly arts and entertainment magazine, promoting Newfoundland culture past and present.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Stars and Stripes
United States
Stars and Stripes
An authorized, unofficial publication of the Department of Defense, dedicated to serving active duty military, Department of Defense civilians and their dependents.” Includes European and Asian editions online.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
St. Louis Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
St. Louis Business Journal
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Spacejobs.com
Astronomy, North America, United States
Spacejobs.com
“SpaceJobs.com provides a direct employment advertising channel to professionals in the aeronautics and space industries. We use both e-mail and the World Wide Web to deliver employment ads straight to the desktops of potential employees.”
Subject: Science & Technology–Astronomy; Science & Technology–Astronomy–Spaceflight & Exploration; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
The Southern Register
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, North America, United States
The Southern Register
The Southern Register is the newsletter at The Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. It covers Center news, happenings, and research. The current issue is usually on-line and back ones are as well though they are erratically archived.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southcentral (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee); Arts & Humanities–Culture; Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–United States Culture
The Sound Magazine
North America, United States
The Sound Magazine
“News, articles and stories around and about Clayoquot Sound — direct, simple, informal, passionate, personal, experimental, fun, outrageous, and accurate. Published from Vancouver Island, British Columbia.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Culture; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
South Florida Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
South Florida Business Journal
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Soldier of Fortune
United States
Soldier of Fortune
It “focuses on news and adventure based on firsthand reports from all over the world.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Slate
United States
Slate
“An interactive magazine of politics and culture.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
SF Weekly
North America, United States
SF Weekly
The online edition of San Francisco’s news and arts weekly.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington); Entertainment & Leisure
San Juan Islander
North America, United States
San Juan Islander
A daily Web publication of news from the San Juan Islands, San Juan County and Friday Harbor, Washington, USA. Includes local news, sports, events, classifieds, and a visitor’s guide.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington)
Sandlapper: The Magazine of South Carolina
North America, United States
Sandlapper: The Magazine of South Carolina
“Web site contains supplemental information about South Carolina: history, culture, events, people, dining, lodging. Published by Sandlapper Society, Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting the Palmetto State.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia)
La Revista Peninsular
North America, United States
La Revista Peninsular
“Politics and information every week.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Central America–Central American Fine Arts; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
The Richmond Journal of Law & Technology
Electronics, United States
The Richmond Journal of Law & Technology
“The first law review in the United States to be published exclusively online.” Begun in 1995, this student-produced journal focuses on “the impact that computer-related and other emerging technologies have on the law.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law; Science & Technology–Electronics
Review Magazine
North America, United States
Review Magazine
“Reviews of current art exhibitions in New York City.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts
Red Pepper
United States
Red Pepper
A radical left independent magazine. Intense political and social debate, a fresh look at current affairs, news on direct action.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Recovery Times
United States
Recovery Times
“Recovery is published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state’s emergency management office with the help from other federal agencies and departments. Recovery is produced, when the circumstances of a disaster warrrant, in cooperation with federal, state and local agencies and volunteer orginizations to provide timely recovery inf …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
Railpace Newsmagazine
North America, Transportation, United States
Railpace Newsmagazine
“Covers railroad news in the Northeast and MidAtlantic states, along with Eastern Canada. It is read by transportation professionals and railroad enthusiasts alike.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Science & Technology–Transportation–Railroad; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Quest
Gender and Sexuality, North America, Sexuality, United States
Quest
“Online magazine serving as a resource for gay individuals in the state of Wisconsin.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin); Social Sciences–Gender & Sexuality–Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender
Proceso
North America, United States
Proceso
“Non-official political magazine from Mexico.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Central America–Central American Fine Arts; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
The Print
United States
The Print
“The Print will publish material relating to the science of friction skin identification, crime scene investigation, photography or related material contributing to the promotion of our association’s purposes. It also serves as minutes for the association’s meetings.” Most articles in past issues are available online.
Subject: Science & Technology; Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement
Proceedings
United States
Proceedings
“Provides an open forum for all the armed services and interested civilians, both outside and within the Department of Defense. Followed closely by all the world’s navies, it offers candid commentary and spirited debate that can only be found outside the military chain of command.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Polish Suburban News
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, North America, United States
Polish Suburban News
“Bilingual monthly newspaper in Polish in English with articles of general interest to Polish Americans.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin); Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–European/European-American
Political Science Quarterly
United States
Political Science Quarterly
It’s a “scholarly journal on government, politics, and public policy, both international and domestic. “
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science
Policy Review
United States
Policy Review
This journal “specializes in the study of private-sector and local-government alternatives to the bureaucratic, centralized welfare state.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Planète Québec
North America, United States
Planète Québec
“A daily review of current events and commentary. Focused on news and events in the Province of Quebec, Canada.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
The Planet
Environmental Sciences and Ecology, United States
The Planet
“The Planet is published by the Sierra Club to help activists fight for environmental protection at the local, state, national and international levels”.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Advocacy Groups; Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology
Photograph Magazine
North America, United States
Photograph Magazine
Contains information about photo-based art for the USA. It is published bi-monthly and includes exhibitions, artist index, calendar of events, private dealers, articles, and resources on appraisers, conservators, books, classes, photographic services as well as web links.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States; Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts–Photography & Film
People’s Weekly World
United States
People’s Weekly World
“A selection of articles from this week’s edition of The People’s Weekly World, a publication of the Communist Party U.S.A. Full-text articles are available in HTML format.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Political Parties (United States)
Our Town
North America, United States
Our Town
“Fashion, entertainment, business, and culture of Portland, Oregon.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington)
Pacific Business News
Business and Economics News, North America, South Pacific, United States
Pacific Business News
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Regional & Country Information–South Pacific
Oswego County Business
North America, United States
Oswego County Business
“Oswego County Business is the only business magazine in Central New York. Founded in 1992, it’s devoted to cover business and economic development in Oswego County and Central New York.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Business & Economics
Orlando Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Orlando Business Journal
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Now Magazine
North America, United States
Now Magazine
“NOW is Toronto1s weekly news and entertainment voice, published every Thursday.”
Subject: Arts & Humanities; Entertainment & Leisure; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Northern Michigan Magazine
North America, United States
Northern Michigan Magazine
“Music, art, writing, environment, home, living, thinking,dreaming–we do it all.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin)
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
United States
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Lawyers Weekly has been publishing legal newspapers for nearly three decades. Lawyers Weekly is “committed to providing lawyers with the vital information they need to practice successfully in an increasingly competitive legal market. Each Lawyers Weekly newspaper contains summaries of court decisions and other vital news for lawyers.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
The New York Observer
North America, United States
The New York Observer
Features: The Front Page, Media and Society, Arts and Entertainment, Opinions, and Business and Real Estate.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania)
New York Magazine
North America, United States
New York Magazine
This online edition of the paper magazine focuses on entertainment and the arts with an emphasis on the New York City area.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts; Entertainment & Leisure
New Jersey Capital Report
North America, United States
New Jersey Capital Report
“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.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
The New Republic
United States
The New Republic
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Naval History
United States
Naval History
Features “historical literature and art–from ancient Greek mariners through the Age of Sail to Vietnam and beyond–all with a distinct naval, nautical, and maritime theme.” Requires registration.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Navy Times
Transportation, United States
Navy Times
Provides news, information, and services related to the United States Navy.
Subject: Science & Technology–Transportation–Water; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
National Review
United States
National Review
“America’s conservative magazine.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
NATO Review
United States
NATO Review
“Published under the authority of the Secretary General, this magazine is intended to contribute to a constructive discussion of Atlantic issues. Articles, therefore, do not necessarily represent official opinion or policy of member governments or NATO. Full-text articles are available in HTML format.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations
National Guard Magazine
United States
National Guard Magazine
“It features articles of interest on Guard developments, information about Association activities, items about Guardmembers and Guard units. It contains editorial columns by the NGAUS president and executive director.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
The National Interest
United States
The National Interest
“The National Interest is a quarterly magazine devoted to American foreign policy and world politics. In the post-Cold War era, America finds itself without a clear set of governing assumptions about either one. A principal aim of The National Interest is to stimulate and focus discussion about just what those assumptions should be. The National I …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Foreign Policy & International Relations
Montreal Serai Quarterly
North America, United States
Montreal Serai Quarterly
“Founded in 1986, Montréal Serai is an arts magazine that publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and reviews of film, music, art, exhibitions, theatre and dance. Its primary focus is to create a social awareness about the existence and growth of newer communities in Quibec and Canada.New Arts, New Communities is therefore a statement about …
Subject: Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts; Arts & Humanities–Literature–Online Texts–Contemporary Fiction; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Mother Jones Magazine
United States
Mother Jones Magazine
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Minneapolis/St. Paul CityBusiness
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Minneapolis/St. Paul CityBusiness
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Miss Liberty’s Film & TV Update
United States
Miss Liberty’s Film & TV Update
“‘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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Entertainment & Leisure
Midwest Today
North America, United States
Midwest Today
“We are Midwest Today and were the first general-interest, regional publication in the Midwest to go online in 1995. We cover news, sports, politics, entertainment and the arts. We also have exclusive celebrity interviews and investigative reports. And we offer a ‘Radio Edition’ (which airs on 38 stations around the Heartland plus a big internation …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin); Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Mexico Newsletter
North America, United States
Mexico Newsletter
“Monthly e-zine about Mexico and the Mexican Culture: traditions, celebrations, art, museum, exhibits, events, schools, teaching, games, music.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Central America–Central American Fine Arts
Metroland
North America, United States
Metroland
Alternative newsweekly from New York’s capital, Albany.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania)
Miami New Times
North America, United States
Miami New Times
Metro newsweekly from Miami, with feature stories, editorials, metro news, and arts and entertainment.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia)
Marine Corps Times
United States
Marine Corps Times
Provides news, information, and services related to the United States Marines.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Log Cabin Chronicles
North America, United States
Log Cabin Chronicles
“Vermont-Quebec border life: features, fiction, poetry, photography, and down-homecooking.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont); Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
The Libertarian Enterprise
United States
The Libertarian Enterprise
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Latin American Report
North America, South America, United States
Latin American Report
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Regional & Country Information–South America; Regional & Country Information–North America–Central America
Kansas City Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Kansas City Business Journal
“You’ll find some of this week’s top stories from The Business Journal, along with other popular features including our Off The Beat column, the weekly Business Calendar, the Strategies in Small Business section and more.”
Subject: Business & Economics–Business & Economics News; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Just the Lawlinks Newsletter
United States
Just the Lawlinks Newsletter
Each issue highlights Websites around a certain law-realted topic.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
The Journal of Science & Technology Law
United States
The Journal of Science & Technology Law
“The Journal of Science & Technology Law (the Journal)publishes the best practical scholarship from experts in the areas of biotechnology, computers and communications, intellectual property, technology transfer, and business law for technology-based companies. The Journal is an exclusively electronic journal, publishing only on CD-ROM and Lexis??- …
Subject: Science & Technology; Law, Government & Political Science–Law
The Journal of Public and International Affairs
United States
The Journal of Public and International Affairs
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Journal of Political Ecology: Case Studies in History and Society
Economics, Environmental Sciences and Ecology, United States
Journal of Political Ecology: Case Studies in History and Society
“Journal of Political Ecology is a peer reviewed journal begun in 1994 that welcomes submissions in English,French and Spanish from a broad range of disciplines and hopes to encourage research into the linkages between political economy and human environmental impacts.” Volumes 1 through 3 (1994-1996) are archived . The site has links to PESO; …
Subject: Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Business & Economics–Economics; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science
Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM)
Environmental Sciences and Ecology, United States
Journal of Environmental Assessment Policy and Management (JEAPM)
New journal that focuses on “law, policy and procedures, covering policy formulation, development and implementation, public participation and the institutional basis for Environmental Assessment.” Provides full text articles.
Subject: Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Journal of Electronic Defense
United States
Journal of Electronic Defense
Searchable full text articles on electronic warfare, military intelligence, countermeasures, radar, jamming, missile warning and related subjects. Current news and tecnology on military electronics systems.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Issues in Science and Technology
United States
Issues in Science and Technology
“Issues in Science & Technology is a forum for discussion of public policy related to science, engineering, and medicine. This includes policy for science (how we nurture the health of the research enterprise) and science for policy (how we use knowledge more effectively to achieve social goals), with emphasis on the latter.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Science & Technology
International Digest of Health Legislation
United States
International Digest of Health Legislation
“The International Digest of Health Legislation contains a selection of national and international health legislation. Texts of legislation are summarized in English or mentioned by their title. Where possible, links are provided to other websites that contain full texts of the legislation in question. Official publications and other docume …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Health & Medical Sciences; Law, Government & Political Science–Law
International Monetary Fund Staff Papers
International Business, United States
International Monetary Fund Staff Papers
“The objective of IMF Staff Papers is to publish high quality research produced by IMF staff and invited guests on a variety of topics of interest to a broad audience including academics and policymakers in the member countries of the IMF. The papers selected for publication in the journal are subject to an extensive review process using both inter …
Subject: Business & Economics–International Business; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–International Government & Intergovernmental Groups
Intellectual Capital.com: The Opinion & Politics E-zine
United States
Intellectual Capital.com: The Opinion & Politics E-zine
“Editorials, Letters and Intellectual Capital, the Politics and Policy E-zine” from SpeakOut.com
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
infoZine, Kansas City’s Digital Monthly Magazine
North America, United States
infoZine, Kansas City’s Digital Monthly Magazine
“infoZine will always try to bring you articles and cartoons that will enhance your life, a life that is varied and complex. You don’t live in a shell or a cave where only one topic, one subject, will satisfy you. Your life is full with the inter-connectiv”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Western (Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota)
Indiana Law Journal
United States
Indiana Law Journal
???General-interest academic legal journal. The Indiana Law Journal is published quarterly by students of the Indiana University Maurer School of Law ??? Bloomington.???
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
In Motion Magazine
United States
In Motion Magazine
Multicultural, English / Spanish, magazine promotes grassroots organizing and politics, and art for social change among communities of color and working people.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
The Independent Review: A Journal of Political Economy
Economics, United States
The Independent Review: A Journal of Political Economy
“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, phi …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Business & Economics–Economics
Illinois Bar Journal
North America, United States
Illinois Bar Journal
“The magazine of Illinois lawyers.” Current issue available online only to non-subscribing members.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin); Law, Government & Political Science–Law
IJCLP: International Journal of Communications Law and Policy
Communications, United States
IJCLP: International Journal of Communications Law and Policy
IJCLP “covers a wide range of topics relating to structural and behavioural regulation and policy in the converging Internet, telecommunications and broadcasting sectors of regulation. The Journal’s objective remains to present a combination of scholarly content, editor-reader interactivity and a user-friendly approach.” ISSN 1439-6262.
Subject: Science & Technology–Communications; Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Illinois Issues
Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
Illinois Issues
“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 …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
The Hur Herald
North America, United States
The Hur Herald
Local electronic newspaper from West Virginia.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia)
The Hill
United States
The Hill
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
HarlemLive
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, North America, United States
HarlemLive
“Harlem’s youth internet publication. HarlemLive broadens youth’s view of the world using technology and journalism while fostering understanding through diversity. Our core purpose is to to empower youth of color to be productive, creative and thoughtful leaders who will be responsible caretakers of our future. This website showcases our talent. B …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–African/African-American
Hawaii Hispanic News
Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, North America, United States
Hawaii Hispanic News
Subject: Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Latin American/Hispanic; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington)
Harvard Political Review
United States
Harvard Political Review
“America’s undergraduate non-partisan journal of politics and public policy. “
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Gotham Gazette
North America, United States
Gotham Gazette
Gotham Gazette a leading daily publication covering New York City politics and NYC news including policies for police, housing, transportation, arts, education, finance plus more.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania)
Government Executive Magazine
United States
Government Executive Magazine
A magazine for people who make the government work.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government
Governing
United States
Governing
“Governing is a monthly magazine whose primary audience is state and local government officials: governors, legislators, mayors, city managers, council members and other elected, appointed and career officials.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Local Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Forsvarets Forum
United States
Forsvarets Forum
“Staff magazine for regular officers, reserve officers, and civilian employees in the Norwegian Defence.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
FlashPoint
United States
FlashPoint
“A multidisciplinary journal in the arts and politics.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Arts & Humanities
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
United States
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
“The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin provides readers with the information they need to do just that. Full-length articles feature a variety of topics in both operations and administration. Shorter columns such as Police Practice and Case Study highlight the programs and procedures that work for other agencies. Legal Digest articles present the latest …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement
Federal Courts Law Review
United States
Federal Courts Law Review
“The Federal Courts Law Review (FCLR) is an electronic law review dedicated to legal scholarship relating to federal courts. Articles are from scholars, judges and distinguished practitioners. The editorial board, composed primarily of United States Magistrate Judges and law school professors, uniquely combines the insight of the federal judiciary …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch
Federal Register
United States
Federal Register
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
eye WEEKLY
North America, United States
eye WEEKLY
A site for daily updates and happenings in the Toronto area. Part of the Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
EnviroZine
Environmental Sciences and Ecology, North America, United States
EnviroZine
“EnviroZine brings the issues affecting Canada’s environment home to you.” Published since December 2000.
Subject: Science & Technology–Environmental Sciences & Ecology; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Electronic Journal of Comparative Law
United States
Electronic Journal of Comparative Law
“The Electronic Journal of Comparative Law publishes articles relating to comparative private law and the methodology of comparative law. As to the methodological aspects of comparative law, articles relating to any area (e.g. private law, public law, European law, international law) may be submitted.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Duke Law Journal
United States
Duke Law Journal
“The Duke Law Journal (ISSN 0012-7086) is published six times per year, in October, November, December, February, March, and April, at the Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0371. The journal is among the most prestigious and influential legal publications in the country. Edited by a student board, approximately one-third o …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Dissent
United States
Dissent
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.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News; Arts & Humanities–Culture–Criticism
Dispatch Magazine
United States
Dispatch Magazine
“The monthly Dispatch Magazine (ISSN 1051-7693) provides the major speeches and congressional testimony from the State Department. It is published by the Office of Public Communication, Bureau of Public Affairs.” Issues from 1993 – 1999 are available in PDF format. (Dispatch is no longer published.)
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies
The Dead Mule
North America, United States
The Dead Mule
“Southern slants southern poetry, fiction, essays and cultural history.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Arts & Humanities–Literature–Online Texts–Contemporary Fiction
CyberConch Zine
North America, United States
CyberConch Zine
“The Voice of the Conch Republic and the Florida Keys. Contains a weekly news summary, feature articles on a variety of topics, humorous crime blotter and other features with lots of bubba humer, restaurant reviews. Written by a team of island-loving writers who respect your time, and will keep you smiling and laughing.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia)
Country Lines
Energy, North America, United States
Country Lines
“On-line Magazine of Electric Co-operatives in Michigan. Electric cooperatives are part of the community. The employees are your neighbors, they share your values, and the money you spend for electricity stays in the community. Many state co-ops are emphasizing their local connection through a new ‘brand’ called Touchstone Energy. Find out what i …
Subject: Science & Technology–Energy; Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midwest -Eastern (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin)
Cornell Law Review
United States
Cornell Law Review
“Published six times a year by the Cornell Law School in Ithaca, New York, the Cornell Law Review is a journal devoted to the study and analysis of contemporary legal issues and problems. The Review (formerly the Cornell Law Quarterly) has been published continuously since 1915 and is edited by second and third-year law students chosen for membersh …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
El Corresponsal de Medio Oriente y Africa
United States
El Corresponsal de Medio Oriente y Africa
News and discussion from Argentina on human rights, terrorism, Israeli-Palestinian issues, and other political topics. In Spanish.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science
Connex 24/7
North America, United States
Connex 24/7
“Connex247.com. is a completely online newspaper, updated daily, serving the communities of the Kootenay region of British Columbia, particularly Cranbrook, Kimberley, Fernie, Creston, Invermere and Golden.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Conservative Monitor
United States
Conservative Monitor
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
CityLink Online
North America, United States
CityLink Online
“South Florida’s Alternative News Magazine” – weekly news and entertainment for Broward and Palm Beach.
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Entertainment & Leisure
The Channel
North America, United States
The Channel
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington)
The Chattanoogan.com
North America, United States
The Chattanoogan.com
“Full-service, web-only daily newspaper for Chattanooga with news, sports, obituaries, opinion, classified and many other sections.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southcentral (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee)
The Cato Journal
United States
The Cato Journal
“An interdisciplinary journal of public policy analysis.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Canadian Foreign Policy
North America, United States
Canadian Foreign Policy
“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. “
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Campaigns and Elections
United States
Campaigns and Elections
“A monthly published ten times a year that provides essential “how to” information for local, state and federal political candidates, campaign staffs, PACs, party activists and political consultants on the trends, strategies and techniques of modern candidate and issue campaigning.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections
buzzON
North America, United States
buzzON
“buzzON is the electronic version of The Buzz which is a monthly arts and entertainment newspaper published in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.”
Subject: Entertainment & Leisure; Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
British Columbia Report
North America, United States
British Columbia Report
“British Columbia’s weekly newsmagazine. News and information with a Western Canadian perspective.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–Canada
Boston Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Boston Business Journal
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–New England States (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Blue Ridge Country
North America, United States
Blue Ridge Country
“A magazine of the Southern Appalachians. Includes calendar of events, catalog of mountain products and preview of each issue. “
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia)
Best of New Orleans
North America, United States
Best of New Orleans
“Contains information about cuisine, music, theatre and the arts, events and festivals and movies in the New Orleans area. Articles are available in HTML format.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southcentral (Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee)
Baltimore Business Journal
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Baltimore Business Journal
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Business and Economics News, North America, United States
Atlanta Business Chronicle
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Southeast (Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, District Of Columbia); Business & Economics–Business & Economics News
ArtsEditor
North America, United States
ArtsEditor
“ArtsEditor is a monthly magazine that will engage a diverse art world, with a primary emphasis on Boston and its surrounding communities – and across Massachusetts. ArtsEditor will report on and review the visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and musical …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania); Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts; Entertainment & Leisure
ArtCommotion
North America, United States
ArtCommotion
“The Los Angeles Contemporary Arts Magazine.”
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Pacific States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington); Arts & Humanities–Fine Arts
Arms Sales Monitor
United States
Arms Sales Monitor
“Reports and analyzes U.S. government policies on conventional arms exports and weapons proliferation.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Arms Control Today
United States
Arms Control Today
“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.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
Army Times
United States
Army Times
Provides news, information, and services related to the United States Army.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Anton Community Newspapers
North America, United States
Anton Community Newspapers
“antonnews.com is a site devoted to local news, sports, events & shopping on Long Island.” Newspapers included are the Farmingdale Observer, Floral Park Dispatch, Garden City Life, Glen Cove Record Pilot, Great Neck Record, Hicksville Illustrated News, Levittown Tribune, Manhasset Press, Massapequan Observer, Mineola American, New Hyde Park Illust …
Subject: Regional & Country Information–North America–United States–Midatlantic (New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania)
The American Legion Magazine
United States
The American Legion Magazine
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military
The American Prospect
United States
The American Prospect
“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 …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
The American Spectator
United States
The American Spectator
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 gener …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics; Arts & Humanities
American Diplomacy
United States
American Diplomacy
“An Electronic Journal of Commentary, Analysis, and Research on American Foreign Policy and Its Practice”. It also features an interactive discussion and debate forum and news and special announcements of interest to students of American Foreign Policy.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government
Air Force Times
Transportation, United States
Air Force Times
Provides news, information, and services related to the United States Air Force.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Science & Technology–Transportation–Air
Against the Current
United States
Against the Current
“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.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics
Guide to Law Online
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Guide to Law Online
“An annotated hypertext guide to sources of information worldwide on government and law available online without charge. It includes links only to the most useful and reliable sites for legal information available for each of the world’s nations, although none of these sites have yet qualified for full GLIN recognition for the completeness, accurac …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law
The Public Record
Australia, Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information
The Public Record
“Your guide to the latest issues, events, and debates in Australia.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Regional & Country Information–Australia
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Abbreviations and Acronyms of the U.S. Government
Contains more than 500 federal government acronyms with links to corresponding web sites.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
U.S. Court Forms
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Court Forms
Court and other legal forms from the U.S. Federal Goverment and the individual states (including Puerto Rico & Washington D.C.). Browse by branch of government and topic, or search within each individual jurisdiction. There are over 40,000 forms in all, available in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
The Crime Library
Law, Law Enforcement, Social Issues and Social Welfare, United States
The Crime Library
Easy to read, fact-based narratives about well-known crimes and criminals throughout history. Includes crime stories and stories about gangsters, outlaws, gunmen, serial killers, terrorists, spies, and assassins, as well stories of people who were wrongly charged and punished for crimes. Famous police officers are also included, as well as inform …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime
Official Documents
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Official Documents
“This is a service being developed by The??Stationery??Office to assist internet users to locate official [United Kingdom] documents. It provides access to material published by The??Stationery??Office and other authoritative bodies.” Browse by date, title, department or category, or search the collection.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–United Kingdom
Global Law Review
Books, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Science Fiction and Fantasy
Global Law Review
Detailed reviews of international legal products, books, conference documentation, online research, law journals, forms and precedents, position papers et al. Updated frequently.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law; Entertainment & Leisure–Books–Non-fiction
The Pennsylvania Code
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
The Pennsylvania Code
“The Pennsylvania Code is an official publication of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It contains regulations and other documents filed with the Legislative Reference Bureau under the act of July 31, 1968 (P. L. 769, No. 240) (45 P. S. ???? 1102, 1201???1208 and 1602) and 45 Pa.C.S. Chapters 5, 7 and 9, known as the C …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US State & Regional
Truman Presidential Library: Education Page
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Truman Presidential Library: Education Page
Provides educational resources from the Truman Presidential Library. The site includes activities, lesson plans, interactive features, and primary sources for use by or for elementary and high school students and teachers.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Indian Law Resource Center
Culture, Ethnicity; Culture; and Race, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Social Sciences, Sociology
Indian Law Resource Center
The Indian Law Resource Center is a non-profit law and advocacy organization with the principle goal of assuring “the survival of indigenous peoples, including protection of their land rights, environment, and right to self-determination.” The Indian Law Resource Center web site provides information on the organization’s casework, archives of the …
Subject: Social Sciences–Ethnicity, Culture, And Race–Native American; Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Working-Paper Sites of Political Science
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Working-Paper Sites of Political Science
A compilation of links to the working papers of political science scholars, institutes, and organizations. Annotations are provided with each link. Updated regularly.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science
National Security Agency
Communications, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
National Security Agency
The National Security Agency home site provides information about codes and cryptology, as well as declassified national security documents.
Subject: Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Defenses And Security; Science & Technology–Communications
Central Intelligence Agency
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Central Intelligence Agency
The Central Intelligence Agency provides unclassified intelligence reports and summaries, information about the CIA itself, and the World FactBook, which offers detailed geography information about each country.
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Defenses And Security
United States Department of Labor: Worker’s Resource Page
Disabilities, Labor and Workplace, Labor Unions, US Federal Government
United States Department of Labor: Worker’s Resource Page
“Provides a shortcut to information and services the Department of Labor (DOL) offers for workers.” Includes a link to compliance assistance information and resources that explain the laws enforced and administered by the DOL.
Subject: Business & Economics–Labor & Workplace; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Disabilities; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government
Project Vote Smart
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Project Vote Smart
Project Vote Smart is “a national library of factual information on candidates for public office from President of the United States down to state legislature. We cover them in five basic areas: backgrounds, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, performance evaluations made by over 100 to liberal to conservative special interest group …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections
Directgov
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Directgov
Public information portal site for government information for the United Kingdom, including the UK Parliament, House of Commons, House of Lords, Scottish Parliament, National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments–United Kingdom
Catalog of US Government Publications
Government, News and Current Events, Periodical Directories, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
Catalog of US Government Publications
Search government publications by author, title, subject area, or keywords on this site.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government; Reference–News & Current Events–Periodical Directories
RFE/RL Newsline Archive
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
RFE/RL Newsline Archive
Archives from January 1995 to May 2008 from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty including “A daily report of developments in Eastern and Southeastern Europe, Russia, the Caucasus and Central Asia.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–Politics News
SearchMil.com
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
SearchMil.com
A seach engine restricted to Web pages in the .mil (U.S. military) domain, covering over 1,000,000 pages. Sorts results via popularity and keeps cached versions of indexed pages (both a la Google).
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Country Indicators for Foreign Policy
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Regional and Country Information
Country Indicators for Foreign Policy
“The CIFP represents an on-going effort to identify and assemble statistical information conveying the key features of the economic, political, social and cultural environments of countries around the world…The unique collection of country indicators generated by the project can be accessed through summary tables, country reports and this accompa …
Subject: Regional & Country Information; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments
United States Marine Corps Webpage
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
United States Marine Corps Webpage
General information about the Marine Corps, along with news, history and traditions, leadership, and an image gallery.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
The Aviation Zone
Government, US Federal Government, US State and Regional
The Aviation Zone
“The Aviation Zone is the most comprehensive online resource for military transports, aerial tankers, and fixed-wing gunships, from 1940 to present day. Over 75 different aircraft are represented within, most having distinguished service records and a significant presence in the annals of military airlift history….This site currently contains ove …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military; Science & Technology–Transportation–Air
Project Vote Smart’s U.S. Government Basics
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
Project Vote Smart’s U.S. Government Basics
Project Vote Smart’s U.S. Government primer is a concise U.S. civics lesson with emphasis on the political process. Here, you can learn about the election process, campaign finance, how a bill becomes a law, and much, much more. Project Vote Smart also follows what your elected officials are voting for in office on its Congress Tracking pages. In a …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Politics–US Elections; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Legislative Branch; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Copyright Resources Online
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Copyright Resources Online
The Yale University Library presents a Copyright Resources Online Index. This index is divided into two sections: University Copyright Resources and Non-University Intellectual Property Resources. Features a table that helps determine when works pass into public domain.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States–Intellectual Property
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics
Bureau of Economic Analysis
“The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is an agency of the Department of Commerce. Along with the Census Bureau and STAT-USA, BEA is part of the Department’s Economics and Statistics Administration.
The mission of BEA is to produce and disseminate accurate, timely, relevant, and cost-effective economic accounts statistics that provide governmen …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Business & Economics–Economics; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Economic; Business & Economics–Statistics
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Law Enforcement, US Federal Government
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI home page. Includes FBI facts and figures, history, crime alerts, crime statistics, reports on major investigations, more.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Law Enforcement; Social Sciences–Social Issues And Social Welfare–Crime; Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch
Australasian Legal Information Institute
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Australasian Legal Information Institute
“The Australasian Legal Information Institute provides free internet access to Australian legal materials. AustLII is one of the largest sources of legal materials on the net, with over six gigabytes of raw text materials and over a million searchable documents. AustLII publishes public legal information: that is, primary legal materials (legislati …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Australian Law on the Internet
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
Australian Law on the Internet
A comprehensive list of links to information about Australian law. It’s divided into Federal, state, aboriginal, constitutional, and several other types of law, as well as other aspects of Australian law. Part of the National Library of Australia Internet Subject Lists project.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
National Center for Education Statistics
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, Statistics, United States
National Center for Education Statistics
“NCES is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data that are related to education in the United States and other nations.” Look here for statistical information on all levels of education. The site includes an encyclopedia of education statistics, an FAQ, activities for children, and a catalog of NCES publications.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Statistics; Education; Law, Government And Political Science–Executive Branch–Agencies–Information Services
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Finance, Personal Finance, US Federal Government
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) web site covers all aspects of currency and postage stamps. “This web site is designed to be an easy to use resource for information on security documents.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Executive Branch–Agencies; Business & Economics–Banking; Business & Economics–Finance
U.S. Navy
Government, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, US Federal Government
U.S. Navy
United States Navy official website. Includes information about Navy ships, ranks, history, recruitment, etc.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–US Military
Legal Information Institute
Government, Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States, US Federal Government
Legal Information Institute
One of the aims of this project is “to carry out applied research on the use of digital information technology in the distribution of legal information, the delivery of legal education, and the practice of law.” This content-rich site offers access to a variety of Web-based legal information, along with other products. Included are constitutions …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–US Federal Government–Judicial Branch (Courts); Law, Government & Political Science–Law
Internet Library of Law and Court Decisions
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, United States
Internet Library of Law and Court Decisions
Provides “in-depth analysis of hundreds of court decisions affecting those who do business on the Internet.” This archive of U.S. court decisions and legislation related to the Internet covers antitrust, intellectual property, encryption, privacy, and spamming.
Subject: Computers & Internet–Internet; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–United States
National Centre of Legal Information of the Republic of Belarus
Law, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science, United States
National Centre of Legal Information of the Republic of Belarus
“Information about the activities of the Centre. On-line access to the Belarus legal information databank, news of legislation and law. The site is mostly in Russian, but some basic legal acts including the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus are available in English.”
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Other National Governments; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Constitutions & Treaties In Force; Law, Government & Political Science–Law–Non-U.S. & International
Thomas Jefferson Papers
Historical Documents, Law, Government and Political Science, Political Science
Thomas Jefferson Papers
“The complete Thomas Jefferson Papers from the Manuscript Division at the Library of Congress consists of approximately 27,000 documents. This is the largest collection of original Jefferson documents in the world. Document types in the collection as a whole include correspondence, commonplace books, financial account books, and manuscript volumes …
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science–Documents–Historical Documents
The History Guy: The War List
History by Topic, History of Arts and Humanities, Law, Government and Political Science, Military History, Political Science
The History Guy: The War List
“Hello, and welcome to The History Guy Website! Here you will find links and content pages to use in researching politics and history. ” Includes sections on American Politics and Government, Historical Personalities, Governments of the World, Military History, and New and Recent Conflicts of the World.
Subject: Law, Government & Political Science–Government–Military–Military History; Arts & Humanities–History–History By Topic–History Of Law, Government & Political Science; Law, Government & Political Science–Political Science