Political Science

A nonpartisan 'fact tank' researching issues, attitudes, and trends that affect America and the world. Easily navigable site providing access to reports and data. Their reports are good examples of writing without taking a side.

Nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that focuses on economic issues, especially as they affect low- and middle-income workers. Be sure to select the Resources tab.

Variety of resources including essays, transcripts, videos from the Miller Center, a nonpartisan affiliate of the University of Virginia specializing in presidential scholarship, public policy, and political history

Very busy site with news scoops, commentary and policy briefings from Roll Call, the newspaper of Capitol Hill. Most content is free, but there is some that is available only to subscribers.

Research concerning the nation's social and economic problems and the government policies and public and private programs designed to alleviate them.

Daily reporting and analysis on trends in state policy. Focus is on four topics: fiscal and economic issues, health care, demographics, and the business of government.

Forum for governors to exchange views and experiences. Provides assistance in solving state-focused problems and information on state innovations and practices. Center for Best Practices includes documents, issue briefs, and policy statements.

Site features information on meetings and events of the NCSL, and research and analysis of state issues. Easy-to-use topic area links to NCSL activities, publications and research on various issues.

News, coverage of issues, and a county resource center, as well as demographics and other information relevant to county government from the National Association of Counties. Includes a list of all counties (select a Find a County from the About Counties menu near the top right of the screen).

Resources for city government. Includes links to city websites, key facts and figures (Cities 101), and trends, as well as policy and legislative positions and news.

Includes issues of U.S. Mayor newspaper, and information about programs sponsored by the USCM, including Best Practices of City Governments.

UNPAN promotes "the sharing of knowledge, experiences and best practices throughout the world in sound public policies, effective public administration and efficient civil services."