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Political Writing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order "I'm the Guy They Called Deep Throat" 
 In this July 2005 Vanity Fair interview, "ex-F.B.I. official W. Mark Felt ends a 30-year-old mystery and reveals that he was the confidential Watergate source who assisted Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein— and helped bring down President Richard Nixon." Woodward and Bernstein had planned to reveal the identity of Deep Throat only after his death. http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2005/07/deepthroat200507 Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name, United States History Last updated Dec 19, 2008 Afghanistan Reconstruction Project: Constitution Resource Page
This site features browsable "commentaries and documents on the drafting of a new constitution for Afghanistan. These include options papers commissioned by CIC's Afghanistan Reconstruction Project. In most cases, the original paper is in English. Translations into Dari and Pashto are posted as they become available." Also includes related links. From the Center on International Cooperation (CIC) at New York University (NYU). http://www.cic.nyu.edu/afghanistan/constitution.html Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, September 11 & Beyond Last updated Dec 18, 2006 Bad Subjects: Political Education for Everyday Life
Online magazine whose vision is to create "a political and cultural journal that would foster an effective left." Each issue explores a specific topic (for example, cyberspace, immigration, religion, education, art, sports, war, the media) and contains essays, reviews, and editorials. Includes a blog. Archives date back to 1992. Searchable and browsable. http://bad.eserver.org/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Magazines, Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories, Politics Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Beauty and Darkness - Cambodia: The Odyssey of the Khmer People
Cambodia, also known as Kampuchea, is the focus of this Web site which primarily explores, through essays, documents, oral histories and other links, the history of the Khmer Rouge regime and the genocide suffered by the Khmer people. A number of links to media sites are included, as well as photographs, refugee information, and other numerous links to sites about Cambodian art, culture, travel, politics and human rights. http://www.mekong.net/cambodia/ Topics: History, History By Place, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jun 2, 2001 Behind the Mask: The IRA & Sinn Fein
Companion to a 1997 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program on the Northern Ireland conflicts, the Irish Republican Army (IRA), and the IRA's political wing, Sinn Fein. Provides a timeline of Northern Ireland politics, expert commentary, interviews, a map, readings, poetry and songs, and related information. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/ira/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Poetry Last updated Jan 2, 2009 The Black Commentator
This online journal focuses on "African Americans and their allies in the struggle for social and economic justice." It features analysis, commentary, and cartoons on politics and politicians (such as Barack Obama), economics, and social issues. Also includes audio. Published every Thursday. Back issues are searchable and browsable. Published by two network broadcast journalists from Washington, D.C. http://www.blackcommentator.com/ Topics: Black Resources, Magazines, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 4, 2009 Books and Films Related to Community, Food and Agriculture
This database contains listings of nonfiction books and films on food and agriculture topics such as organic farming, genetically engineered food, fast food, migrant farmworkers, family and small farms, and specific foods such as coffee, tea, corn, and cheese. Searchable, or browse and sort by media, title, publisher, and other factors. Most titles are from 2000 to the present. Compiled by an agriculture professor at Michigan State University. http://www.msu.edu/~howardp/booksfilms.html Topics: Agriculture, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jun 25, 2009 Boston Review: A Political and Literary Forum
Progressive bimonthly journal of culture and politics featuring critical essays, movie and book reviews, short fiction, and poetry. Browsable archives as well as indices to poetry, fiction, film reviews, and articles about evolution. http://bostonreview.net/ Topics: Literature & Books, Magazines, Nonfiction by Genre, Poetry Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Capitol Spotlight
"Every weekday you can read a story by a CQ staff writer, who will write about one of the most important issues or events on Capitol Hill that day. And each day you will also get Congressional trivia from the CQ staff." The site includes a "weekly update of 'Bills to Watch,'" videos of goings-on in the House and Senate, and a database of representatives' votes back to 1996. From C-Span and Congressional Quarterly, Inc. http://www.c-span.org/capitolspotlight/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Sep 9, 2003 China in the Red
Companion to a 2003 Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline "documentary that tells the stories of 10 Chinese individuals ... caught up in China's dramatic, ongoing effort to modernize its economy." The site includes a chronology, commentary about potential for democratic reform, and information about and audio clips of Beijing rock music. Also includes a complete video of the show, a teacher's guide, and links to related sites. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/red/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jul 26, 2005 The Christopher Columbus Controversy: Western Civilization vs. Primitivism
Brief essay claiming that it is proper to honor Columbus with a Columbus Day holiday "for in so doing, we honor Western civilization." It is asserted that not to celebrate his contribution as an individual is to uphold the "racism of political correctness." Written by the senior advisor to the Ayn Rand Archives. From Capitalism Magazine. http://www.capmag.com/article.asp?ID=149 Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Issues, Society & Social Science Last updated Aug 1, 2004 Common Cause
Common Cause is a lobbying organization whose main goal is to make "our government more accountable to its citizens." It does not support any of the political parties, but works for government reform. Its "grassroots activists lobby lawmakers on pending legislation, write letters to the editor and op-ed pieces for their local newspapers," about various issues. The site provides full text of their studies, reports, and releases on their legislative battles. The site index provides an easy way to browse the subjects. Searchable. http://www.commoncause.org/ Topics: Activism, Law by Subject, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Dec 23, 2005 Digital Freedom Network (DFN)
This "non-profit group that seeks to promote human rights as an attainable goal for all countries. Evident in our writing, we believe that free enterprise, limited government, rule of law and individual freedom are the most effective means to ensure the rights of men and women across the world." The site features articles on current events; profiles of political prisoners and violators of freedom; a list of recommended reading; and more. Searchable and browsable. http://www.dfn.org/ Topics: Business, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jul 7, 2004 The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers: The Eleanor Roosevelt and Human Rights Project
This project "is the first phase of The Eleanor Roosevelt Papers, a documentary history of Eleanor Roosevelt’s political writings and radio and television appearances." The site includes some biographical material of Mrs. Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, several online documents from her voluminous writing and speaking career, and copies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights From the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), George Washington University. http://www.gwu.edu/~erpapers/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women, Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency Last updated Mar 20, 2002 Feminist Majority Foundation
Excellent site for women's issues. Up-to-date news and commentary and resources on politics, student activism, research, and much more; includes many related links. From "a cutting edge organization dedicated to women's equality, reproductive health, and non-violence." http://www.feminist.org/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Women Last updated Feb 15, 2005 Foreign Policy in Focus (FPIF)
An "international network of [hundreds of] policy analysts and advocates," Foreign Policy in Focus (FPIF) is "committed to advancing a citizen-based foreign policy agenda--one that is fundamentally rooted in citizen initiatives and movements." The site contains FPIF articles, reports, and commentary. Searchable; and browsable by region and topic (including drug control, environment, human rights, military, terrorism, and women). From the Interhemispheric Resource Center (IRC) and the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS). http://www.fpif.org/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 24, 2004 From Revolution to Reconstruction ... and What Happened Afterwards
Documents, essays, biographies, and links to other Internet sites form the core of this hypertext site on American history. The material comes from several United States Information Agency (USIA) publications. Searchable. From the Department of Humanities Computing, University of Groningen, The Netherlands. http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, United States History Last updated Apr 27, 2005 The Hannah Arendt Papers at the Library of Congress
This site exhibits material by and about this author, educator, and political philosopher, including selected correspondence, manuscripts, brief biographical information, and essays exploring Arendt's work and views on totalitarianism and evil. Searchable by keyword and browsable by series. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/arendthtml/ Topics: Correspondence, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Philosophy, Politics, Social Science Last updated May 21, 2002 The History of Televised Presidential Debates
Video clips, photos, headlines, and commentary on the presidential debates on television from 1960-2000. Essays, statistics, and interviews with scholars, and classroom activities are included. Explores "television's impact on the American political arena." From MBC: The Museum of Broadcast Communications. http://www.museum.tv/debateweb/html/index.htm Topics: Communications, News, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: History, Politics, Statistics, Television, The United States Presidency Last updated Nov 16, 2008 Hoover Institution, Stanford University
The website for the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace, "a public policy research center devoted to advanced study of politics, economics, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs." Includes research papers, newsletters, online books, weekly essays by Hoover Fellows, detailed descriptions of the physical library's collections, and more. Based at Stanford University. http://www.hoover.org/ Topics: Activism, Education, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Issues Last updated Sep 11, 2007 Iran Election Crisis
This site from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) presents news and commentary about the February 2004 Iranian parliamentary elections. Features a guide to this Islamic republic's power structure, profiles of political leaders and parties, vital statistics and background information on Iran, women's role in the elections, and related material. Includes images, video, and audio. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/middle_east/2004/iran/default.stm Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place Last updated Oct 5, 2009 Israel Insider
"An independent, nonpartisan online publication that aims to provide an 'inside perspective' on the latest news, analysis and commentary from and about Israel." Contains sections on security, politics, diplomacy, anti-semitism, culture, and travel. "Maintained six days a week and updated as news breaks." http://israelinsider.ning.com/ Topics: International Governments, Judaism, Magazines, Magazines by Place, News, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 13, 2009 James Madison Papers
This collection on James Madison consists of "approximately 12,000 items captured in some 72,000 digital images. They document the life of the man who came to be known as the 'Father of the Constitution' through correspondence, personal notes, drafts of letters and legislation" and other documents. Some images include transcriptions; others may be hard to read. Includes a timeline and essays. Searchable. From the American Memory Project of the Library of Congress. http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/madison_papers/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Correspondence, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Presidents by Name Last updated Apr 21, 2005 Jay's Leftist and 'Progressive' Internet Resource Directory
A large, searchable collection of sites presenting a point of view from the left. Includes mailing lists and newsgroups, audio links, essays and articles, suppressed news stories, events, and sites about deceased activists. Links are arranged by subject and by geographic region. From a lecturer in history at the University of Vermont. http://www.jaysleftist.info/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 17, 2009 John Gardner: Uncommon American
Devoted to a "leader, activist, author, and reformer" from California, this site includes a biographical/career timeline; selected speeches and excerpts of writings; information on Gardner as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW); and Gardner's role in the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Medicare, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and Common Cause. Online companion to PBS film of same title. http://www.pbs.org/johngardner/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Senior Health Last updated Nov 3, 2004 The Judicial Confirmation Process: Selecting Federal Judges in the Twenty-First Century
A collection of essays from 2004 by "a panel of leading legal scholars and political scientists ... [presenting] their thoughts, analyses and suggestions on the overall judicial confirmations process." Topics include anatomy of a confirmation, and whether the judicial confirmation process is broken. From Jurist, a website from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/forum/symposium-jc/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 2, 2005 Karl Rove: The Architect
Companion to a program that looks at the life and career of Karl Rove, chief political adviser to President George W. Bush; the full program can be viewed at this site. Features biographical information, a chronology, essays about the Republican Party and politics in the state of Texas, interviews with political figures, news articles, and lesson plans. A joint report of PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) Frontline and the Washington Post. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/architect/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Lesson Plans, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, Presidents by Name Last updated Aug 15, 2007 LatinFocus: The Leading Source for Latin American Economies
This site contains the "latest available data from government sources, economic forecasts, market analysis covering economic performance, political risk assessments and financial market developments." Included are various economic indicators (GDP, unemployment, CPI, stock market, exports, imports, etc.) from 1995 onward for Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, and Latin America as a whole. There are also recent news articles and commentaries, fact sheets, charts, economic briefings, and related links are provided for the individual countries. http://www.latin-focus.com/ Topics: Economics, Finance, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Statistics Last updated May 29, 2002 MoveOn.org
"When there is a disconnect between broad public opinion and legislative action, MoveOn builds electronic advocacy groups. Examples of such issues are campaign finance, environmental and energy issues, impeachment, gun safety, and nuclear disarmament." Site features include petitions, sample letters about current issues to send to elected officials, and media coverage of the organization's activities. http://www.moveon.org/ Topics: Activism, Energy, Internet, Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories, Politics, Politics by Place, Science, Technology Last updated Oct 15, 2005 The Nader Page
This site has selected writings of consumer activist and United States presidential candidate (in 2000) Ralph Nader. It includes copies of In the Public Interest, his column published in several newspapers; copies of some of his letters; transcripts of his testimony before various congressional committees; and selections of his editorial and opinion pieces. There is also biographical information on Nader. http://www.nader.org/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People Last updated Nov 16, 2008 The Nation
The online companion to the print magazine of the same title contains articles, political commentary, book and film reviews, and more. http://www.thenation.com/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Sep 12, 2005 The New York Times: William Safire
Collection of hundreds of pieces written by author and New York Times columnist William Safire. Features an archive of his columns for The New York Times Op-Ed section, and a link to his New York Times Magazine column on language topics. Also includes a brief biography. "William Safire, an Op-Ed columnist for The New York Times since 1973, will write his final column for the page on Jan. 24, 2005." http://topics.nytimes.com/top/opinion/editorialsandoped/oped/columnists/williamsafire/ Topics: Authors by Region, Communications, English Language, News, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 26, 2007 The Onion
A "satirical weekly publication." Features commentary on world events, politics, entertainment, and more. Contains archive dating back to 1996. http://www.theonion.com/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 15, 2005 The Orwell Prize
Website for the Orwell Prize, "the pre-eminent British prize for political writing." Site features a list of winners back to 1994 (and recent nominees) and background about the life and work of George Orwell, including a brief biography and images of a poetry manuscript and photos of Orwell. From the Orwell Prize, in association with the Orwell Trust, Political Quarterly, and the Media Standards Trust. http://www.theorwellprize.co.uk/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Sep 9, 2008 The Orwell Prize [Orwell Diaries]
"From 9th August 2008, [George] Orwell's domestic and political diaries (from 9th August 1938 until October 1942) will be posted in real-time, exactly 70 years after the entries were written. Orwell's 'domestic' diaries begin on 9th August 1938/2008; his 'political' diaries (which are further categorised as 'Morocco', 'Pre-war' and 'Wartime') begin on 7th September 1938/2008." From the Orwell Prize, in association with the Orwell Trust, Political Quarterly, and Media Standards Trust. http://orwelldiaries.wordpress.com/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 11, 2008 The Papers of John Jay
This digitized collection of the papers of the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court and two-term governor of New York features documents held at Columbia University and several other institutions. It is searchable by name of the writer, name of the recipient, date of composition, name of holding institution, and accession number. Includes a biography, background essays, and a bibliography. From Columbia University Libraries. http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/digital/jay/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Judicial Process, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Government Last updated Apr 15, 2006 Politics-Line.com
This site "is devoted to presenting the most diverse and comprehensive collection of opinions and commentary from America's leading columnists. ... Every day this site is updated with the most recent articles" from dozens of political columnists. Browsable by political viewpoint ("on the left" and "on the right"). Also includes discussion boards relating to the articles. http://www.politics-line.com/ Topics: News, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, Writing Last updated Feb 5, 2008 The Progressive Review Index
Since 1968, activist and social critic Sam Smith has been offering this alternative to the established press. Included are essays about Green Party, third party, and other progressive movements; links to major and alternative media; watchdogs on civil rights and drug laws; and PR spins and government propaganda. The site also sorts free presses geographically and offers links to webzines and to a variety of online resources about government, law, and society. http://www.prorev.com/ Topics: Communications, Magazines, News, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place Last updated Aug 10, 2009 RealClearPolitics
This blog provides daily links to national political articles, editorials, poll results, and more. Offers commentary and includes links to political talk show transcripts and primary documents. Also includes an extensive list of links to selected political columnists, editorials, newspaper front pages, magazines, blogs, and news and wire sites. http://www.realclearpolitics.com/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated May 24, 2006 Reefer Madness!: Politics, Lies and History
Explores United States anti-marijuana propaganda of the 1930s and 1940s. Features newspaper headlines, articles, quotes from politicians and press, an essay on William Randolph Hearst and the hemp industry, and information on Harry J. Anslinger, head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (including excerpts from Congressional hearings and his article Marijuana: Assassin of Youth ). From Reefer Madness , dedicated to the musical of the same name. http://www.reefermadness.org/propaganda/prop.html Topics: Communications, Crops, Drugs & Medications by Type, Mental Conditions, Nonfiction by Genre, Plants by Name Last updated May 25, 2005 Rhetorica
"Offers analysis and commentary about the rhetoric, propaganda, and spin of journalism and politics, including analysis of presidential speeches and election campaigns." In addition to a blog, this site has background information on rhetorics ("Rhetorics Primer") and explanations of critical terms and techniques ("Critical Meter"). From a rhetoric scholar and former journalist. http://rhetorica.net/ Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Communications, Language, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics, Politics by Place, The United States Presidency Last updated Dec 12, 2008 Roll Call
This is a companion site to the print newspaper which covers Congressional news and information. Stories from Roll Call are posted twice a week, "along with editorials, election news, commentary, cartoons and classifieds." Find current news, opinion, and analyses of politics, policy, and government. There is also a weekly Web-only column. Browse using the site map. Searchable. http://www.rollcall.com/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jun 4, 2002 Spin of the Day
This site features "daily reporting on public relations, propaganda, and media spin." Daily entries include links to items from a variety of media sources accompanied by commentary and related links. "Spin" archives go back to 2000. From PR Watch, a project of the Center for Media and Democracy devoted to investigative reporting on the public relations industry. http://www.prwatch.org/spin Topics: Advertising & Marketing, Business, Communications, Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics Last updated Jan 24, 2005 Sunshine Week: Your Right to Know
This project celebrates freedom of information with an annual observance, Sunshine Week, occurring in the second week of March. "Participating ... [media organizations] will feature editorials, op-eds, editorial cartoons, and news and feature stories that drive public discussion about why open government is important to everyone, not just to journalists." Includes a bibliography and related links. From the American Society of Newspaper Editors. http://www.sunshineweek.org Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Federal (U.S.) Government, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 9, 2006 Tarek Heggy
Official website from Egypt's Tarek Heggy, a liberal political thinker in the Arab world, who is a manager in the petroleum industry, a university lecturer, and an author. "His work advances the causes of modernity, democracy, tolerance, and women's rights in the Middle East." Includes dozens of essays, a resume with a list of his books, photos, and video files of interviews (some only in Arabic). Some materials available in several languages. http://www.heggy.org Topics: History By Place, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Regional, Politics, Regions of the World, Social Science, Women Last updated Aug 17, 2005 Urban Experience in Chicago: Hull-House and Its Neighborhoods, 1889-1963
This Web site explores the history of Jane Addams and Hull-House, the social settlement she founded in Chicago in 1889. It features "interpretive narrative, selected essays and images, and a great variety of historical texts including relevant letters, memoirs, newspaper and magazine articles, popular literature, political tracts and cartoons." Includes curriculum materials. Searchable. From the University of Illinois at Chicago. http://www.uic.edu/jaddams/hull/urbanexp/ Topics: History, Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People: Women, U.S. History By Place Last updated Apr 13, 2005 Virtual Israel Experience
Designed for those planning a trip or just wanting to learn more about Israel, this self-guided tour allows users to choose a personal itinerary or follow a set path to see the country and study its history, archaeology, politics, religions, and society and culture. Features essays, images, and links to additional information. Also includes a quiz. From a nonpartisan organization formed to strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship. http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/vie/vietoc.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Government, Government, International Governments, Nonfiction by Genre, Regions of the World, Travel Sites by Continent Last updated Jan 12, 2005 The Word on the Street: How Ordinary Scots in Bygone Days Found Out What Was Happening
"The National Library of Scotland's online collection of nearly 1,800 broadsides lets you see for yourself what 'the word on the street' was in Scotland between 1650 and 1910. Crime, politics, romance, emigration, humour, tragedy, royalty and superstitions — all these and more are here." Commentary accompanies images of the broadsides. Searchable; browsable by title or subject. Includes related readings and links. http://www.nls.uk/broadsides/ Topics: Literature: Fiction, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jan 7, 2008 World News: Saudi Arabia
Collection of news articles and commentary about politics and current events in Saudi Arabia. Includes articles on topics such as the August 2005 death of King Fahd, elections, and Islamic extremists. Also includes a link to a feature about the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca). From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/saudiarabia Topics: Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Dec 2, 2008 Write News
"A professional writer's resource." The Write News offers classifieds, a job board, books, news, and guidelines to online publications of interest to writers. The News Resources directory offers links to U.S and international newspapers arranged geographically, U.S. college newspapers (with international college newspapers coming in the future), and a cool section of specialized news services. This section includes, business, arts, publishing, entertainment, computer and tech news, sports, weather, legal, political, and journalism news sources. http://writenews.com/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Literature & Books, Media, News, Nonfiction by Genre, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, Writing Last updated Jul 11, 2002 Writers in Prison
This website features writers who have been imprisoned for what they write or for their peaceful political activities. In addition to extensive information about jailed writers worldwide, find information about a rapid action network, and background about writers in exile. Includes a "Prisoner of the Month." From the Writers in Prison Committee of International PEN, a writers' organization. http://www.englishpen.org/writersinprison/ Topics: Crime, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Mar 17, 2006 Yucca Mountain's Other Story
A brief essay concerning opposition from the Western Shoshone and other nearby tribes to the depositing of nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. http://www.thegully.com/essays/US/politics/020327_yucca_mountain.html Topics: Government, Native Americans, Nonfiction by Genre, Pollutants & Toxic Substances Last updated Aug 30, 2002 The Zoot-Suit and Style Warfare
This 1984 essay by Stuart Cosgrove explores the 1943 Los Angeles "Zoot-Suit Riots" and the social and political importance of the zoot-suit to Mexican-American youths ("pachucos") as "an emblem of ethnicity and a way of negotiating an identity." Originally published in the History Workshop Journal. http://invention.smithsonian.org/centerpieces/whole_cloth/u7sf/u7materials/cosgrove.html Topics: Activism, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 28, 2004 |
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