Government Links Of Interest:

Nationstates - a free on-line "game" in which you create your own nation and guide it (or really mess with it) politically

Political Humor - my personal favorite picks of political humor

Government Links of "the Government":

Federal (USA):

US House of Representatives - click here to see who is representing you in the US House from your local area

US Department of Defense - the big skinny from the source

State (California):

CA State Legislature (House and Assembly) - check this out to see who is representing you in the state of California

California State Framework and Guidelines - Grade 12 - these are the guidelines that guide this course, courtesy of the State Government

District (OUHSD):

OUHSD District Policies - get to know the real rules of the school district you attend

Independent Sites (Government Monitoring):

Open Secrets - a fascinating look at who gives what money to whom, all based on tax filings...fascinating and horrifying.

Amnesty International - International organization designed to promote human rights across the globe.

US PIRG - Devoted to educating and helping the American consumer, and the world.

FAIR.org - Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting.

Media Links:

National Public Radio - NPR - Funded by the federal government but independent (by charter) of it

BBC - The British Broadcasting Corporation - A view from another angle

CNN.com - Website of international news channel.

WashingtonPost.com - Good news site, though for full coverage, you must sign up

Various Topical Issues:

The Body Count in Iraq (kept current)

The California Recall Election (2004)

Halliburton's Extensive Web (Washington Post Article, 2003)