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Public Policy Think Tanks:
Individual Liberties & Human Rights Organizations:
Historical Societies &
Resources:
Professional Journals & Associations:
International Organizations:
Activism & Blogs:
United States Government Links:
Political Parties & Resources:
{www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/avalon}
The Avalon Project, supported by Yale University, houses a huge database
of digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics,
Politics, Diplomacy and Government. This site is highly recommended
for research papers for both United States Government and American
History courses.
Public Policy Think Tanks:
American Enterprise Institute {www.aei.org}
The AEI is a private, nonpartisan, not-for-profit
institution dedicated to public policy research and education on issues of
government, politics, economics, and social welfare. Founded in 1943,
AEI's purposes are to defend the principles and improve the institutions
of American freedom and democratic capitalism--limited government, private
enterprise, individual liberty and responsibility, vigilant and effective
defense and foreign policies, political accountability, and open debate.
Brookings Institute
{www.brookings.edu}
BI was created in 1916 as a private nonprofit organization devoted to
independent research and innovative public policy solutions.
Brookings's goal is to provide high-quality analysis and recommendations
for decision-makers in the U.S. and abroad on the full range of challenges
facing an increasingly interdependent world.
Cato Institute {www.cato.org}
Cato, which was founded in 1977, maintains traditional American
principles of limited government, individual liberty, free markets and
peace. The institute is a think tank for study on public policy and
holds to a Libertarian view which is often associated with Classical
Liberalism.
Center for Democracy & Technology {www.cdt.org}
The CDT, founded in 1994, works
to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital
age. The center's focus is on law and policy in relation to global
communications and technology, while promoting free expression and privacy
in today's age of information.
Center for Economic & Policy Research
{www.cepr.net}
CEPR conducts both
professional research and public education oriented towards filling
important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social
problems, or the impact of specific policies.
Center for Media and
Democracy {www.prwatch.org}
The nonprofit Center for Media and Democracy
strengthens participatory democracy by investigating and exposing public
relations spin and propaganda, and by promoting media literacy and citizen
journalism, media "of, by and for the people."
Claremont Institute {www.claremont.org}
The Institute was founded in
1979 for the study of political philosophy and to restore the original
principles of the American Founding fathers.
Federalist Society {www.fed-soc.org}
Founded in 1982, the
Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies is a group of
conservatives and libertarians dedicated to reforming the current legal
order. We are committed to the principles that the state exists to
preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to
our Constitution, and that it is emphatically the province and duty of the
judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be.
Heritage Foundation {www.heritage.org}
Founded
in 1973, the Foundation is a research and educational think tank whose
mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on
the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom,
traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Hoover Institution at Stanford University
{www.hoover.org}
Founded in 1959 and named after Herbert Hoover, this think tank emulates
the principles of individual, economic, and political freedom; private
enterprise; and representative government, fundamental to the vision of
the Institution's founder.
Howe Institute {www.cdhowe.org}
Founded in 1958 under the name, Private Planning Association of Canada,
this Canadian think tank focuses its research on business, organized
labor, associations, the professions, and interested individuals.
The name was later changed in 1961 to memorialize the Right Honourable
Clarence Decatur Howe. Keep in mind that Canada is a more Socialist
system than the United States in economics and political thinking.
Hudson Institute {www.hudson.org}
Founded in 1961 by a futurist, Herman Kahn, this think tank continues to
maintain a future oriented approach to research. Hudson sees the
complexities within societies, and maintains a focus on the
often-overlooked interplay among culture, demography, technology, markets,
and political leadership. Dedicated to innovative research and
analysis that promotes global security, prosperity, and freedom, the
Institute challenges conventional thinking and helps manage strategic
transitions to the future through interdisciplinary and collaborative
studies in defense, international relations, economics, culture, science,
technology, and law.
Independent Institute
The Institute mission is to
transcend the all-too-common politicization and superficiality of public
policy research and debate, redefine the debate over public issues, and
foster new and effective directions for government reform.
Ludwig von Mises Institute {www.mises.org}
Following in the intellectual tradition of Ludwig von Mises, the Institute
is a research and educational center of classical liberalism, libertarian
political theory, and the Austrian School of economics.
National Center for Policy
Analysis {www.ncpa.org}
NCPA is a non-profit public policy research
institute seeking innovative private sector solutions to public policy
problems
National Bureau of Economic Research
{www.nber.org}
The nation's leading economic research
organization posts working papers, data, and other economic resources for
business professionals, public policy makers, and the academic community.
Public Agenda {www.publicagenda.org}
Public Agenda was founded in
1975 to research public policy and opinion. The organization aids in
educating citizens about policy issues so that they can make thoughtful,
informed decisions in voting for leaders and to inform leaders of the
public's point of view through polling.
Individual Liberties & Human Rights Organizations:
American Civil Liberties Union
{www.aclu.org}
Founded in 1920, the ACLU works to extend individual rights
to the segments of our population that have traditionally been denied
their rights, including Native Americans and other people of color; gay
men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people; women; mental-health
patients; prisoners; people with disabilities; and the poor.
American Immigration Law Foundation {www.ailf.org}
The AILF was established in
1987 as a not-for-profit educational, charitable organization. The
foundation is dedicated to increasing public understanding of immigration
law and policy and the value of immigration to American society; to
promoting public service and excellence in the practice of immigration
law; and to advancing fundamental fairness and due process under the law
for immigrants.
Amnesty International {web.amnesty.org}
AI is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for universally
recognized human rights. AI’s mission is to undertake research and
action focused on preventing and ending abuses of the rights to physical
and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and freedom
from discrimination. AI is a democratic, self-governing movement,
independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or
religion; and is concerned solely with the impartial protection of human
rights.
International Committee of
the Red Cross {www.icrc.org}
The ICRC follows the Geneva Conventions of
Humanitarian Law. The first international conference of the
Red Cross was held in 1867 and since then the organization has grown into
various branches globally, in defense of human rights concerning war,
while staying neutral in all aspects of political ideology, economic
interest, or religion.
Human Rights Watch (www.hrw.org}
HRW supports victims of discrimination, political oppression, inhumane
conduct in wartime, and investigates and exposes human rights violations,
holding abusers accountable. The organization is an independent,
nongovernmental organization, supported by contributions from private
individuals and foundations worldwide. It accepts no government funds,
directly or indirectly.
Institute for Justice {www.ij.org}
Founded in 1991, the IJ is a
private civil liberties law firm which follows a libertarian philosophy
through education, research and publishing.
International Society for Individual
Liberty {www.isil.org}
The ISIL is a Libertarian thinking network of individuals and associations
in over 90 countries dedicated to building a free and peaceful world
through the ideals of free markets, social tolerance and individual
responsibility.
Freedom House {www.freedomhouse.org}
A non-profit, nonpartisan
organization, is a clear voice for democracy and freedom around the world.
Through a vast array of international programs and publications, FH is
working to advance the worldwide expansion of political and economic
freedom.
National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People {www.naacp.org}
The NAACP was founded in 1900 with the mission and vision to ensure the
political, educational, social and economic equality of rights of all
persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
Historical Societies
& Resources:
American Historical
Society {www.historians.org}
The AHA was founded in 1884 and incorporated by Congress in 1889 to serve
the broad field of history. It encompasses every historical period and all
American geographical areas.
American Presidents {www.americanpresidents.org}
CSPAN site with information on American presidents through history.
Association for the Study
of African American Life and History {www.asalh.org}
Established in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Wilson, the Organization founded
Black History Month. Its mission is to promote, research, preserve,
interpret and disseminate information about Black life, history and
culture to the global community.
Colonial Williamsburg
Foundation {www.history.org}
The Foundation operates the
world’s largest living history museum in Williamsburg, Virginia, the
restored 18th-century capital of Britain’s largest, wealthiest, and most
populous outpost in the New World. The 301-acre historic area
maintains hundreds of restored, reconstructed, and historically furnished
buildings. Costumed interpreters tell the stories of the men and women of
the 18th-century city—black, white, and native American, slave,
indentured, and free—and the challenges they faced.
Daughters of the American Revolution {www.dar.org}
DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, DC, is a
volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism,
preserving American history, and securing America's future through better
education for children.
Founding Fathers {www.foundingfathers.info}
This site holds an extensive variety of history clippings, documents,
books, gifts, and memorabilia, dedicated to our Founding Fathers. A
complete database covering the American flag and the Federalist Papers are
also housed here.
History Net {www.historynet.com}
Worlds largest history magazine publisher.
Independence Hall Association {www.ushistory.org}
The IHA was founded in 1942 to pursue the creation of Independence
National Historical Park in Philadelphia. Through its website, the
association educates the public about the Revolutionary and Colonial eras
of American history, as well as Philadelphia.
The King Center {www.thekingcenter.org}
Established in 1968 by Coretta
Scott King, The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to
the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of
America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace.
National First Ladies Library {www.firstladies.org}
As a national archive devoted to educating people about the contributions
of First Ladies and other notable women in history, this virtual library
serves as a resource for patrons from school children to serious
scholars.
Tocqueville, Alexis de {www.tocqueville.org}
A C-SPAN supported site dedicated to the principles and democratic ideals
of the aristocratic Frenchman who in 1831, at 25 years old,
traveled through the US and later wrote the classic works Democracy in
America.
{http://valley.vcdh.virginia.edu}
The Valley of the Shadow site, supported by the University of Virginia,
was compiled from newspaper archives from the Civil War period. The
site compares life in two counties, Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin
County, Pennsylvania. Although close in proximity, the two areas
were very different in culture and thinking. Excellent site for any
research in the Civil War period.
Professional Journals & Associations:
American Journal of
Political Science {www.jstor.org/journals/00925853.html}
American Political Science Association
{www.apsanet.org}
Founded in 1903, the APSA is the
leading professional organization for the study of political science and
serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. The
organization brings together political scientists from all fields of
inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academia
in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics.
American Sociological Association
{www.asanet.org}
Founded in 1905, the ASA is dedicated to
advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession serving the
public good.
Journal of Sociology
{www.sociology.org}
Electronic Journal of Sociology.
Reviews in American
History {www.jstor.org/journals/00487511.html}
Dictionary of the Social Sciences
{http://bitbucket.icaap.org}
Economagic
{www.economagic.com}
This site was started in 1996
and offers economic time series data useful for economic research, in
particular economic forecasting.
Inter-University Consortium for
Political & Social Research {www.icpsr.umich.edu}
Supported by the University of Michigan, the ICPSR is an integral part of
the infrastructure of social science research. The Consortium,
founded in 1962, maintains and provides access to a vast archive of social
science data for research and instruction, and offers training in
quantitative methods to facilitate effective data use.
International Organizations:
European Union
Global Policy Organization
G8 Summit
International Criminal Court Coalition
International Monetary Fund
North Atlantic Treaty
Organization
United Nations
World Bank
Activism & Blogs:
Free Republic {www.freerepublic.com}
Conservatism at grassroots
level.
National Organization for Women {www.now.org}
NOW is the
largest organization of feminist activists in the United States.
Patrick Henry Center {www.patrickhenrycenter.org}
Founded in 1996, the Center was formed to educate the public about
the ideals of Patrick Henry, and to support and promote Freedom of Speech,
as well as the other Constitutional safeguards included in the Bill of
Rights. The Center will also assist in the uncovering of wrongdoing
in the federal government, will promote and protect the citizen's right to
know, to speak out, and to correct government corruptions.
United States Government Links:
US Government Gateway
{www.firstgov.gov}
Excellent navigational gateway site into all
United States Government websites!
Whitehouse
US Senate
US House of Representatives
Library of Congress
United States
Supreme Court
Cabinet Offices:
Department of Agriculture
Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
Department of Education
Department of Energy
Department of Heath and Human Services
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department if Interior
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of Homeland
Security
Department of State
Department of Transportation
Department of Treasury
Department of Veterans Affairs
Political Parties & Resources:
Bush Country
CSPAN
Democratic National Committee
GOPUSA
Green Party USA
Libertarian Party
Republican National Committee
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