Links
Legal and Political:
You don't have to be a member to find the latest legal news and resources on this website.
Keep an eye on the government by visiting the cable channel's online home.
This is the official site of the U.S. State Department
Environmental Protection Agency
You guessed it...all about environmental protection!
Politicians can say anything, but these folks help us separate fact from fiction.
This organization of 185 member countries works to foster cooperation, stability, trade, and growth in the world economy, and to reduce poverty.
The court's background, procedures, opinions, and more can be found on the official website of "the supreme law of the land."
Do you need to find just a bill on Capitol Hill? Need to know the latest congressional activity? Find all your U.S. legislative information here.
The world is getting smaller, so they say. Learn more about the purpose of the U.N., and what challenges countries face throughout the world.
Any information with the slightest connection whatsoever to the government can likely be found here.
The current amount of national debt, GDP, and everything in between is updated here at a head-spinning rate.
Yes, it's the official website of the executive branch.
Not your typical savings & loans...this global institution provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries.
Education:
Leading universities and professors bring you video courses on a variety of subjects.
The free online lessons provided here are great supplements and reviews for more complete study courses.
Focusing on kids K-12, activities, articles, and all things learning are covered.
Use the force of George Lucas's educational foundation which focuses on promoting positive change in schools
Joe Friday would probably like this website because you'll get "just the facts."
As the name suggests, you can find legal information, but the discussion board is just as valuable a resource.
The play's the thing for this research center that puts an emphasis on keeping the bard alive with educators, students, and theatre lovers.
It turns out there's more to geology than rocks!
If you love the History channel, you'll like this website, because it's the official site.
You can count on this site to help you with basic algebra, higher calculus, and everything in between.
The mother of all libraries, you'll find educational content galore.
If you're tired of reading about world events, check out the latest news and photos from the final frontier, not to mention great astronomy lessons.
This website, shared by both teachers and students, offers a ton of online materials in a variety of formats in an effort to improve the effectiveness of learning.
More than an online dictionary, you'll gain insight into language itself.
National Center for Education Statistics
If you like facts and figures--and who doesn't--of anything having to do with education, this is the place for you.
You don't need a passport to travel the world with the people who bring you the magazine and television shows.
Science. History. Space travel. In fact, what don't they investigate? If you've seen the popular television show, you probably know what to expect.
Dedicated to improving the public school system through reform, you will find many great articles and resources.
Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, or librarian, there's many learning opportunities and resources to be found here.
The world's largest museum is very impressive in person, but its website could be the next best thing.
Pick a subject...any subject. There's likely a study guide to be found here.
Appropriately enough, guides o' plenty are available to help learners succeed in their endeavors.
Click the above link for the official government education site.
Film:
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
In Hollywood, Oscar is king. Watch videos and learn all about the academy at this site.
Short films. Enough said.
Yes, this is the official site of the film festival. You can learn more about their purpose, watch films, and submit your own projects.
Casual viewers and film buffs alike will find a lot to learn about their favorite classic movies on the television channel's website.
Other:
Expanding liberty, increasing individual liberty, and strengthening free enterprise are the goals of this institution for public policy research.
This Washington D.C. think tank conducts research and makes recommendations in the name of American democracy, social welfare, and securing a safe, prosperous, and cooperative international system.
An online resource for foreign-policy issues
If you want to know what percentage of people think about...you name it...you'll most likely find it here.
Bill and Melinda Gates focus on health, education, and lifting people out of poverty.
Dedicated to formulating and promoting conservative public policies
Per their website: "Hudson Institute is a non-partisan policy research organization dedicated to innovative research and analysis that promotes global security, prosperity, and freedom."
News and commentary pertaining to the U.S. Supreme Court are discussed here.
This group looks to improve social, civic, and economic well being through research and education.