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Social Science - Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology- also Current Issues
- Current Issues - International Debate Education Association - The Debatabase is an online, searchable, reference utility for students wishing to research topics for debate. It contains hundreds of topics, each with basic arguments for and against a controversial proposition, listed in adjacent columns as well as further research, links to websites and suggested books. The International Debate Education Association (IDEA) develops, organizes and promotes debate and debate-related activities in communities throughout the world.
- Current Issues - NRDC: National Resources Defense Council Issues - NRDC works on a broad range of issues pursuing their mission to safeguard the Earth; its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
- Current Issues- Affirmative Action and Diversity Project - An extensive collection of articles, court decisions, and papers about affirmative action in education, the workplace, and society. It also discusses quotas, gender bias, and discrimination. Based in California, the site has some concentration on the recent Proposition 209, banning affirmative action in that state.
- Current Issues- Annie E. Casey Foundation - Produces the Kids Count study among others that assesses the health and well-being of communities, families, and children.
- Current Issues- Center for Defense Information - The CDI is an independent monitor of the military. Presents papers on military spending, terrorism, nuclear issues, and post-Cold-War strategy.
- Current Issues- Center for Immigration Studies - A watchdog somewhat critical of current immigration laws and policies. Advocates less immigration into the U.S., but a "warmer welcome" toward those admitted.
- Current Issues- Death Penalty Information Center - Includes statistical analysis of the death penalty by state, race, etc. Publications on the site are largely against the death penalty.
- Current Issues- Death Penalty Links - A collection of links both pro and con about capital punishment.
- Current Issues- Economic Policy Institute - The think tank presents research on such topics as trade, sustainable economies, employment, education, and government influence on the economy.
- Current Issues- European Union in the United States - Provides information, including "The European Union: A Guide for Americans," a primer on the EU.
- Current Issues- Firearms Violence - Provided by the Pacific Center for Violence Prevention, the site is a compendium of literature, statistics, and news concerning gun control legislation, crime, and social trends relating to gun violence.
- Current Issues- Foreign Policy Association - The Foreign Policy Association (FPA) is a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental, educational organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about the significant international issues that influence their lives.
- Current Issues- Foreign Policy in Focus - A think tank addressing the role of the U.S. in global issues such as human rights, the environment, and poverty.
- Current Issues- Homeland Security Actions - A site from the Whitehouse providing current information about the Department of Homeland Security and its powers.
- Current Issues- Institute of Southern Studies - Presents Facing South, an online journal that addresses legal and economic issues in the states of the South. Covers such topics as welfare reform, farm policy, and race relations.
- Current Issues- John Birch Society - A grassroots organization that serves as a watchdog group whose goal is to preserve individual freedom under the Constitution.
- Current Issues- MDRC - Manpower Demonstration Research Corporation - A think tank addressing issues such as welfare time limits, economic programs, jobs development, and vocational education.
- Current Issues- MERIP- Middle East Research and Information Project - A publication of the Middle East Research and Information Project, the primer is a guide to the history behind current conflicts.
- Current Issues- Migration Information Source - Provides statistics and other information about refugees, migrations, and other movements of people around the world.
- Current Issues- MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse - From the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse, this is a collection of links and resources on child abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, workplace violence and youth violence.
- Current Issues- National Center for Policy Analysis - Provides information on a variety of legal and economic issues facing Americans today. Topics include privatization, the minimum wage, education, and crime.
- Current Issues- National Coalition Against Censorship - The organization seeks to preserve First Amendment rights and freedom of expression in print, art, music, and online. It consists of member-groups such as the American Library Association and the America Association of University Professors.
- Current Issues- National Coalition for the Homeless - The aim of the Coalition is to end homelessness, concentrating on issues related to housing, health care, and civil rights.
- Current Issues- NRA Institute for Legislative Action - Provided by the National Rifle Association, the site reports on the organization’s lobbying efforts and other political activities concerning gun control and other firearm legislation
- Current Issues- Report Card for America's Infrastructure - An annual study of the American Society of Civil Engineers that rates the nation's roads, school buildings, bridges, dams, energy, waterways, waste disposal, water treatment, and airports.
- Current Issues- Resources for the Future - A think tank addressing environmental and energy issues both domestic and international with a focus on cost-effective methods and policies.
- Current Issues- School Prayer: A Community at War - A site created from information gathered for a documentary film on the school prayer debate in one community. The educator's guide presents various arguments pro and con and provides historical context to the debate.
- Current Issues- SciDev.net - The site is aimed at those with an interest in the role of science and technology in meeting the needs of developing countries.
- Current Issues- Terrorism: Questions and Answers - The site by the Council on Foreign Relations combines news and extensive background information on terrorism, terrorist groups, American responses, leaders, weapons, and homeland security.
- Current Issues- Tobacco Control Archives - Large collection by the University of California of primary sources, papers, and articles relating to smoking and the tobacco industry.
- Current Issues- Violence Policy Center - The center advocates gun control policy and acts as a watchdog organization, reporting on activities in the firearms industry.
- Current Issues- White House Drug Policy Publications - Publications from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy about trends in drug abuse, enforcement efforts, research, and prevention.
- Current Issues- World Health Organization - Affiliated with the United Nations, the WHO studies and reports on the state of human health in countries around the world.
- Geography- Afghanistan and the U.S.: Selected Internet Resources - Information categories include general regional information, rebuilding, research, the Taliban, and political parties.
- Geography- Background Notes - A serial publication by the U.S. Department of State, Background Notes provides updated profiles of countries of the world with information on government, economics, geography, people, languages, and foreign relations.
- Geography- CensusScope: Your Portal to Census 2000 Data - An easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends. It includes charts, maps, rankings, and segregation measures.
- Geography- CIA World Factbook - Provides an excellent overview of the geography, economy, government, and infrastructure of the countries and territories of the world.
- Geography- Country Profiles - This site from the BBC provides a guide to the history, politics, and economic background of countries.
- Geography- Country Studies - Federal Research Division - This site presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors.
- Geography- Economist Country Briefings - Provided by the Economist magazine, the site features up-to-date information on the countries of the world. Free information includes short profiles and suggested web sites.
- Geography- Manas - Provides information on the ancient religions and philosophies of India as well as cultural and political information.
- Geography- Nation Master Statistical Database - A massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. Allows you to generate maps and graphs with ease on all kinds of statistics on nearly every country in the world.
- Geography- National Geographic News - This searchable website has current articles on geographic news.
- Geography- Perry-Castaneda Library's Map Collection - An extensive collection of online maps from history and the present day. By country, region, etc
- Geography- Working in the 21st Century - By the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the book is a statistical portrait of working Americans at the turn of the new century. Topics include women in the work force, education levels, and retirement trends.
- History- American Experience - Accompanying materials to the PBS American Experience series. A rich interactive guide to selected topics in history and culture. A search engine is included.
- History- American Memory Collection Finder - A finding tool to access digitized primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. By the Library of Congress.
- History- Best of History Web Sites - This is a portal created for students, history educators, and general history enthusiasts.
- History- Domesday Book Online - Concerns the book recording land ownership in Great Britain at the time of William the Conqueror - around 1086. A snapshot of medieval life.
- History- eHistory.com - A variety of history resources, including articles, short biographies, interactive features, official records, and timelines. Large sections on World War II, the Vietnam Conflict, and the Civil War. Based in Pensacola, Fla. includes some local historical information.
- History- History Channel Video and Audio Online - An audio collection of famous American speeches in the fields of politics, sports, entertainment, art, and science.
- History- Internet History of Science Sourcebook - Addresses the history of science within its philosophical, religious and moral contexts from ancient and medieval times through modern history.
- History- Internet History Sourcebooks Project - Provides online writings on ancient, medieval, and modern history. Also includes subsidiary sourcebooks on gay and lesbian history, the history of science, and African history, among others.
- History- National Security Archive - A digital collection of declassified documents affecting American history and policy.
- History- Slavery in New York - From the New York Historical Society, this exhibition spans the period from the 1600s to 1827 when slavery was legally abolished in New York State.
- History- World Statesmen - A database featuring a chronological listing of the heads of state of nations and colonies since 1760. The database includes the leaders of international, religious, and governmental organizations. The resource features maps, flags, and lyrics of national anthems, and offers access to the full text of selected constitutions.
- Political Science - Pew Center of the States - The Pew Center on the States provides nonpartisan reporting and research, advocacy, and technical assistance to help states deliver better results and achieve long-term fiscal health by investing in programs that provide the strongest returns.
Pew brings policy makers and experts together to develop solutions that are driven by facts, and conduct reporting and in-depth research across the 50 states and the District of Columbia, using evidence to determine which policies work and which do not.
- Political Science- Polling Report.com - Provides access to polls on a wide variety of topics in the news.
- Political Science- Core Documents of U.S. Democracy - This site provides current and historical government documents and publications. They are grouped as Cornerstone Documents, Congressional, Presidential, Regulatory, Demographic, Economic, and Miscellaneous.
- Political Science- FairVote - Includes materials on redistricting, voting reform, voters' rights, election rules, and campaign finance reform.
- Political Science- Project Vote Smart - Provides nonpartisan information about the political system, issues, elected officials,and candidiates from state legislative level to the presidency. For each candidate or elected official up-to-date information is available on voting records, issue positions, campaign finance data, and evaluations by various interest groups.
- Political Science- U.S. Conference of Mayors - Addresses issues affecting American cities and towns including crime, urban development, waste management, and homeland security.
- Psychology- AU Psychology Resources - A portal of psychology sites covering a broad spectrum of topics including personality, ethics, abnormal psychology, and counseling.
- Psychology- Encyclopedia of Psychology - Provides links to articles, fact sheets, and research from many sources about a variety of topics in psychology. Divided by general subject areas. A search is available.