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Bad Subjects: Political Education for Everyday Life view detail comment email this

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


Behind the Homefront view detail comment email this

This blog is "a daily chronicle of news in homeland security and military operations affecting newsgathering, access to information and the public's right to know." From The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
http://www.rcfp.org/behindthehomefront/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, News, Politics, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Writing
Last updated Sep 10, 2003


beSpacific view detail comment email this

This site "focuses on the expanding resources in the public and private sector related to law and technology news. Daily postings provide updates on issues including copyright, privacy, censorship, the Patriot Act, ID theft, and freedom of information." A well-vetted, reliable resource from law librarian Sabrina I. Pacifici of the legal Web site LLRX.com.
http://www.bespacific.com
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law, Law by Subject, Librarianship, Social Issues, Technology
Last updated Nov 17, 2004


Black Box Voting: Ballot-tampering in the 21st Century view detail comment email this

The somewhat complicated design of this Web site obscures its interesting and highly topical content, which includes the full text of "Black Box Voting," a book exploring the limitations of electronic voting software, with an emphasis on the Diebold system. The stories archive is searchable and browsable by month. Registration required to post comments.
http://www.blackboxvoting.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, Technology
Last updated Oct 9, 2003


Clergy Abuse Tracker: A Coverage Weblog view detail comment email this

In response to the proliferation of media reports about Catholic clergy and their sexual abuse victims, the journalism assistance and teaching site, Poynter.org, has created a blog (Web log) of story summaries linked to the original reports. A discussion board allows readers to weigh in with their opinions. Includes a section for reporter's notes, an archive of the blog, and links to related Web sites.
http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=46
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Christianity, Crime, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science
Last updated Sep 3, 2003


Dipnote: U.S. Department of State Official Blog view detail comment email this

Official blog of the U.S. Department of State, which "gives context, clarity and other behind the scenes insights on the foreign policy headlines in which you’re most interested." Searchable; or browse archived entries by date or topics such as policy and travel. Also includes the State Department's Twitter feed and related links. ("The term 'DipNote' refers to a diplomatic note, one of the many means by which governments formally communicate with one another.")
http://blogs.state.gov/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Apr 13, 2009


DoDLive: The Department of Defense Bloggers Roundtable view detail comment email this

This service "provides source material for stories in the blogosphere concerning the Department of Defense (DoD) by bloggers and online journalists. Where available, this includes transcripts, biographies, related fact sheets and video." Browse by date (back to 2007) or topics such as wounded warriors, detainee affairs, and Iraq reconstruction. From DefenseLINK, the official website for the U.S. Department of Defense.
http://www.dodlive.mil/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, U.S. Military
Last updated Sep 14, 2009


Election Law view detail comment email this

"The law of politics and the politics of law: election law, the California recall, campaign finance, legislation, voting rights, initiatives, redistricting." This informal-looking blog is actually brimming with valuable links and references to resources related to election law. From Richard L. Hasen, a law professor and William M. Rains Fellow at Loyola Law School.
http://electionlawblog.org/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law by Subject, Politics, Politics by Place, U.S. Elections
Last updated Nov 16, 2003


Gray Panthers: Age and Youth in Action view detail comment email this

Information about the "national organization of intergenerational activists dedicated to social change. ... Founded in 1970 by social activist Maggie Kuhn, Gray Panthers believe that all Americans should benefit from our country's abundance." Features organization history, a list of achievements, and position statements on issues such as Medicare, jobs, and Social Security. Also includes a directory of chapters, ideas for action, and a blog.
http://www.graypanthers.org/
Topics: Activism, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, Senior Health, Seniors
Last updated Feb 17, 2005


Greenversations view detail comment email this

This blog is written by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) "employees (and occasional guests) about the things they bring to their jobs every day." Browse entries by date or by the many subjects listed, such as air, cleanup, and energy. A few entries are in Spanish. Includes links to other EPA and government blogs.
http://blog.epa.gov/blog/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Apr 13, 2009


History News Network (HNN) view detail comment email this

"HNN was created to give historians the opportunity to reach a national audience on issues of public concern. It is not a scholarly journal. It is a vehicle for scholars seeking to enrich the public debate." The site features articles and opinion pieces, links to news stories, compilations of materials on selected topics (such as filibusters and Social Security), and book reviews. Also includes blogs and an extensive list of links. Searchable.
http://www.historynewsnetwork.org
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, History, Politics
Last updated May 27, 2005


How Appealing view detail comment email this

Billed as "the Web's first blog devoted to appellate litigation," this site gathers current court opinions, newspaper articles, and opinion columns. Also includes monthly feature of "20 Questions for the Appellate Judge," archives, and extensive links. Not searchable. Maintained by attorney Howard J. Bashman.
http://howappealing.law.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Judicial Process
Last updated Apr 27, 2006


Juan Cole: Informed Comment view detail comment email this

This blog presents "Thoughts on the Middle East, History, Islam, and Religion," from a professor of history at the University of Michigan. Blog entries represent Cole's personal observations; the site also includes links to his published works in journals and magazines. Also includes a large collection of links to sites about Middle East studies, South Asia studies, and related topics.
http://www.juancole.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Faiths, International Governments, Politics, Regions of the World, September 11 & Beyond, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq
Last updated Sep 5, 2005


Jurist Legal Intelligence: Law Reporting view detail comment email this

On this blog, "legal journalists and law professors discuss law and the media." Includes an RSS feed. From Jurist, a Web site from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.
http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/lawreporting/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Mar 8, 2004


The Justice System.net view detail comment email this

This site provides links to news and current video clips about celebrity trials (such as those involving Michael Jackson, Robert Blake, and Martha Stewart). Also includes a blog and links to information about legal research. From a law school graduate and broadcast journalist.
http://www.thejusticesystem.net
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Crime, Judicial Process
Last updated Mar 9, 2005


LawMeme view detail comment email this

"LawMeme, a law and technology blog at Yale Law School, has been in operation since 2001. The organization focuses on the mutual influence of technological development and legal doctrine, with a particular focus on civil rights online, intellectual property, and the first amendment." The site includes links to news stories and related commentary. "In order to moderate comments, you must be a registered user." Searchable and browsable by topic or month.
http://research.yale.edu/lawmeme/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law, Technology
Last updated Sep 9, 2003


MoleskineCity.com view detail comment email this

Collection of blogs "dedicated to the city, its travellers, residents and independent and free thinking people." Includes blogs with "updates, curiosities, traveller experiences and links to other blogs and communities" for Barcelona, Berlin, London, Milan, Paris, Rome, and New York (a few in languages other than English). Also includes a link to an art exhibit featuring Moleskine notebooks. From Moleskine.
http://www.moleskinecity.com/jo/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated May 8, 2008


National Center for Public Policy Research view detail comment email this

A not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 to "provide the conservative movement" with current news, opinion, and research on a wide variety of topics, such as defense, the environment, health care, civil rights, national security, social security, and tort reform. Find policy analysis papers, commentaries, and a blog. Searchable.
http://www.nationalcenter.org
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Federal (U.S.) Government, Political Parties & Theories, Politics
Last updated Oct 26, 2004


Politech: Politics & Technology view detail comment email this

The Web-based archive for a moderated mailing list about politics and technology. News and perspectives on intellectual property, free speech, economics, and related issues.
http://www.politechbot.com/
Topics: Politics
Last updated Jul 21, 2006


The Politico view detail comment email this

This online news site has "the mission of covering the politics of Capitol Hill and of the presidential campaign, and the business of Washington lobbying and advocacy." Includes news, opinion pieces, photos, blogs, and other material about Congress, politicians, the 2008 presidential election, and other political topics. From the publishers of the free Politico print newspaper available in the Washington, D.C., area.
http://www.politico.com
Topics: 2008 Presidential Election, Newspapers, Newspapers by Place: United States, Politics
Last updated Oct 16, 2009


RealClearPolitics view detail comment email this

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


ResourceShelf's DocuTicker view detail comment email this

This site provides "daily update of new reports from government agencies, ngo's, think tanks, and other groups. DocuTicker is compiled by the librarians who bring you ResourceShelf.com." This blog features links to the primary documents in areas such as the environment, foreign policy, health care, politics, the economy, and more. Searchable, or browsable by date back to June 2004. Compiled by librarians Gary Price, Steven M. Cohen, and Shirl Kennedy.
http://www.docuticker.com
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Librarianship
Last updated Nov 12, 2004


Rhetorica view detail comment email this

"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


Rock the Vote view detail comment email this

This group "is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990." It "engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities." The site includes information about registering to vote and kits for organizing voter registration drives, links to information about selected issues, and a blog.
http://www.rockthevote.com/
Topics: Activism, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics
Last updated Jun 28, 2004


Tech Law Advisor view detail comment email this

This "blawg" (law-related blog) is devoted to "information, resources and news commentary on issues at the intersection of Law, Technology and Liberty." Searchable. Maintained by an "intellectual property, technology and trademark litigation attorney in New York City."
http://techlawadvisor.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Law, Technology
Last updated Sep 3, 2003


TomDispatch.com view detail comment email this

This blog "is researched, written and edited by Tom Engelhardt, a fellow at the Nation Institute, for anyone in despair over post-September 11th US mainstream media coverage of our world and ourselves. The service is intended to introduce you to voices from elsewhere (even when the elsewhere is here) who might offer a clearer sense of how this imperial globe of ours actually works."
http://www.tomdispatch.com/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, Politics by Place, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq
Last updated Sep 5, 2005


The Top 25 Blogs view detail comment email this

"From millions of blogs about nothing, [Time.com has] selected the 25 best about something -- from politics and global affairs to shopping and sports." This "first annual blog index" provides a brief description of each blog, with a link to the blog and to a sample post. From Time.com.
http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/0,28757,1725323,00.html
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts, Blogs & Podcasts by Subject
Last updated Apr 14, 2008


The White House Blog view detail comment email this

This is the official White House blog, launched in January 2009 at the start of the Barack Obama administration. Includes video and text of the "Weekly Address," and announces events, proclamations, executive orders, and other White House activities. RSS feed is available.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Federal (U.S.) Government
Last updated Jan 26, 2009


White House Briefing view detail comment email this

Updated each weekday morning, this site provides a "quick look at the most interesting items about the president and his staff from major newspaper, magazine and broadcast Web sites and weblogs." Also includes an archive of columns written for the site, background information about White House staff and correspondents, and links to related sites. From washingtonpost.com, the online presence of The Washington Post. Registration (free) required.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/politics/administration/whbriefing/
Topics: Blogs & Podcasts by Subject, Politics, The United States Presidency
Last updated Apr 11, 2004




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