Action Groups on the Internet
Politicians & Politics: Keeping Voters Informed
All Politics
From CNN and TIME magazine; competes well with Politics Now and includes
interesting multi-media features
Center for the American Woman and
Politics
Not very exciting to look at, but offers basic on women and politics that
can be useful.
Democratic National
Committee
Highlights key issues and events; includes action alerts
Democratic Socialists of America
DSA is the largest socialist organization in the United States. The site offers "Left Links" to web pages in the labor movement and other progressive arenas.
Dnet a.k.a. The Democracy Network
Funded by foundations, this non-partisan site works with groups like the
League of Women Voters to inform you about candidates, ballot questions and
elections in key states (and also Venezuela!) When we checked, was being
expanded to all states for the 98 election season. Here you can see how the
candidates handle debates, find out about ballot propositions, discuss the
issues and more, to varying degrees in each state.
Emily's List
Current information on progressive women running for public office.
Freedom Forum
An attractive, up-to-date and well-designed site that gives the latest news
and discussion on freedom of speech developments and controversies, including
various lawsuits. Although this might be mostly of interest to journalists, it
also includes plenty of late-breaking news on our other basic freedoms,
including our right to freedom of assembly and religion
Gongwer News Services Michigan Report
A valuable source of legislative news on what's going on in Michigan. At a
time when unionists don't want to read Detroit's union-busting newspapers, this
is a real eye-opener and excellent service. Also has government links and info
on elected officials.
How You Can Register
& Vote
Complete information on voting rules and opportunities in each of the 50
states. Just click on your state to get the low-down.
League of Women voters
From a group well-known for getting the facts to voters and encouraging
people to participate in the democratic process. Its Election Central gives you
voting info for your area, and its Urgent Lobby Requests help viewers speak out
on issues like the Patients Bill of Rights
Political Site of the Day
A really nice line-up of articles you can find on the web about what's
happening and around government and how it affects us -- one new site featured
each day.
Project Vote Smart
Excellent way to check up on elections and politicians, including financial
information, voting records, how U.S. government works, state government, and
even political humor. Look up your representatives!
Republican National Committee
A well-designed site on Republican priorities and P.R.
The New Party
An alternative political party running grass-roots level candidates.
Who's Getting the Election Money
The latest reports on campaign spending, straight from the Federal Election
Commission. Look up your favorite (or most hated) politician, and see how much
money they're getting -- in easy-to-read charts. Site includes other info on
elections, too.
Women's Voting Guide
A non-partisan, voting guide where you can get behind the TV ads and find
out where politicians really stand. Compare your positions on key issues with
the stands of both current U.S. Senators and Representatives and their
challengers.