The American Presidency Project
An authoritative, non-partisan online source for presidential public documents, seeking to promote a more informed citizenry of the United States, high quality scholarly and media analysis, and a better understanding of American democracy throughout the world.
Council on Foreign Relations
A think-tank and publisher that aims to help interested citizens better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the US and other countries. It is a source for articles and commentaries on world affairs and interests.
FactCheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases.
GovTrack.us
An independent website tracking the status of legislation in the United States Congress.
League of Women Voters
LWV encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
OpenSecrets.org
Nonpartisan, independent and nonprofit, the OpenSecrets is the nation's premier research group tracking money in U.S. politics and its effect on elections and public policy.
Pew Research Center
A nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. Pew conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research and does not take policy positions.
Politico
News on politics and policy in power centers across every continent where access to reliable information, nonpartisan journalism and real-time tools create, inform and engage a global citizenry.