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The Alcohol Policy Network
On-Line [ Ontario, Canada] APOLNET is an on-line service
dedicated exclusively to alcohol policy issues. It is designed to stimulate
informed discussion about various aspects of alcohol policy and profile the
efforts and successes of individuals and organizations in the field.
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Canadian Council on Social Development
A national organization committed
to the advancement of social programs and policies to serve children, families
and communities through research and analysis of social and economic trends
that affect Canadians.
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Canadian
Policy Research Networks CPRN's mission is to create
knowledge and lead public debate on social and economic issues important to the
well-being of Canadians. Its goal is to help make Canada a more just,
prosperous and caring society. CPRN's trademark is its ability to help policy
makers and citizens debate the beliefs, values, frameworks, policies, programs
and "ways of doing" that will help the country to cope with social
and economic transformation.
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The Center for Law
and Social Policy CLASP is a national, nonprofit organization
founded in 1968, which conducts research, policy analysis, technical
assistance, and advocacy on issues related to economic security for low-income
families with children.
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Center on Budget and
Policy Priorities The Center specializes in research and analysis
oriented toward policy decisions that policymakers face at both federal and
state levels. The Center examines data and research findings and produces
analyses designed to be accessible to public officials, other non-profit
organizations, and the media.
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Children Now A nonpartisan policy and advocacy
organization for children.
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Children's Defense Fund A national advocacy organization
for poor and disadvantaged children.
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Congressional Institute
A non-profit organiztion helping to
better understand public policy debates and the operations of Congress.
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Drug
Policy Alliance works to end the war on drugs and promote new drug
policies based on common sense, science, public health and human rights.
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European Monitoring Centre for
Drugs and Drug Addiction This site is part of the project
'Co-ordination of working groups of qualitative researchers to analyse
different drug use patterns and the implication for public health strategies
and prevention', which is being co-ordinated by the National Addiction Centre (NAC), London, UK, for the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug
Addiction(EMCDDA), Lisbon, Portugal. The site is designed to assist with
general networking of qualitative researchers, to encourage dialogue and the
sharing of ideas. Particular emphasis is placed on qualitative studies of
injecting risk behaviour, new drug trends, and the drug use - crime
relationship.
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Forum
for State Health Policy Leadership Provided
by the National Council of State Legislatures. Its mission is to improve
decision making and leadership among state legislators with respect to current
and emerging critical health policy issues.
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HandsNet A national nonprofit organization
that promotes information sharing and advocacy on public interest issues such
as welfare.
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Health Hippo An excellent site containing lots
of health policy and regulatory information.
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Heritage Foundation
Founded in 1973 to formulate and
promote conservative public policy.
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Intergovernmental Health Policy Project,
George Washington University Now part of the Forum for State
Health Policy Leadership (see above).
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International Homeless
Discussion List and Archives Home Page This site contains links to over
450 sites with information on homelessness.
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League of Women Voters
Find Motor Voter information and
Presidential Primary dates.
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Lexis-Nexis An online legal, news, and business
system.
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Mental
Health Parity Publications & Web Sites A service of the Louis de
la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute
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National Association of State
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors The National Association of State
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors,Inc. (NASADAD) is a private, not-for-profit
educational, scientific, and informational organization. The Association was
originally incorporated in 1971 to serve State Drug Agency Directors, and then
in 1978 the membership was expanded to include State Alcoholism Agency
Directors. NASADAD's basic purpose is to foster and support the development of
effective alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and treatment programs
throughout every State.
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National
Center for Children in Poverty NCPP's mission is to identify
and promote strategies that prevent child poverty in the United States and
that improve the lives of low-income children and their families.
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National Center for
Policy Analysis The National Center of Policy Analysis (NCPA) is a
nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization. Topics include
reforms in health care, taxes, Social Security, welfare, criminal justice,
education and environmental regulation.
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National
Coalition for the Homeless A national advocacy network of
homeless persons, activists, and service providers. Peruse the fact sheets
about the homeless mentally ill.
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National Governors'
Association NGA is a bipartisan national
organization of, by, and for the nations' Governors. NGA was founded in 1908.
Through NGA, the Governors identify priority issues of public policy and
governance at both the national and state levels.
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The National Law Center on Homelessness &
Poverty The mission of The National Law
Center on Homelessness & Poverty is to advocate effectively to protect the
rights of homeless people and to implement solutions to end homelessness in
America. To achieve its mission, the Law Center pursues three main strategies:
impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. To amplify the work
of its small staff, the Law Center relies on interns, volunteers, and the pro
bono assistance of the private bar.
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The National Low Income Housing
Coalition/LIHIS Established in 1974, the National
Low Income Housing Coalition/LIHIS is the only national organization dedicated
solely to ending America's affordable housing crisis. The NLIHC is committed to
educating, organizing, and advocating to ensure decent, affordable housing
within healthy neighborhoods for everyone. NLIHC provides up-to-date
information, formulates policy, and educates the public on housing needs and
the strategies for solutions.
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Pacific
Center for Violence Prevention The Pacific Center for Violence
Prevention, a project of the Trauma Foundation, works to prevent youth violence
in California. Located at San Francisco General Hospital, the Center serves as
the policy headquarters for the Violence Prevention Initiative funded by The
California Wellness Foundation.
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Policy.Net A project of Issue Dynamics. It is
an excellent resource for political campaigns and alerts inside the beltway.
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Political Site of the Day
Link to some of the coolest sites
for hardcore politico junkies.
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PoliticsNow Brings timely coverage and analysis
about presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial politics. Sponsored by ABC
News, Washington Post, National Journal, Newsweek, and the Los Angeles Times.
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Project Vote Smart Receive information and voting
records of political candidates and elected officials.
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Republican
National Committee The official site of the Republican
Party.
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Stateline.org
This site is operated by the Pew Center on the States, a research organization
administered by the University
of Richmond, and funded by The
Pew Charitable Trusts. Stateline.org was founded in order to help
journalists, policy makers and engaged citizens become better informed about
innovative public policies.
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Support Coalition An international alliance of groups
concerned about human rights and alternatives of psychiatric survivors.
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THOMAS Available from THOMAS are the three
major policy areas consisting of U.S. Federal Legislation, the Congressional
Record, and Congressional Committee Information. Acting under the directive of
104th Congress to make Federal legislative information freely available to the
Internet public, a Library of Congress team brought the THOMAS World Wide Web
system online in January 1995, at the inception of the 104th Congress.
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The Urban Institute The Urban Institute investigates
social and economic problems confronting the United States and analyzes efforts
to solve these problems. The Institute seeks to increase Americans' awareness of
important public choices and improve the formulation and implementation of
government decisions. Much of its research is available to the public.
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U.S. House of Representatives Conduct an online search for bill
information and directly access web pages of House members.
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U.S. Senate Track and research
bills, nominations, voting records, committee membership, hearing schedules,
and lobbying disclosure information.
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U.S. Supreme Court Provides detailed case information
about Supreme Court decisions.
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Western Interstate Commission for Higher
Education A regional agency established in
1953 that facilitates resource sharing and cost-effective services. Check out
their Mental Health Program.
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WebActive A weekly publication devoted to
progressive politics.
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The U.S. White House
