JobSchmob.com
Employees spout off on bosses and each other.
Campaign Against Political Correctness
SkyMaps.com
Free maps of the night sky and stars.
Chicago Sun-Times: ChicagoPedia
Learn Windy City lingo.
MapMyRun.com
This site enables you to use Google Maps to plot your running or walking routes. It's fun and easy to use, and you can see exactly how much mileage you're racking up. Fun for a local story.
Yes.com
This site tracks what is playing on radio stations nationally and keeps a log.
Lazy Blogger Generator
A funny site that fills in the blanks for you!
The Art of Manliness: The Essential Men's Movie Library
Sailwx.info
Site tracks commercial ships at sea.
AdamWest.com
All you'd ever want to know about the old Batman series.
World Names Profiler
Use this tool to track a surname and map the results.
Community Media Workshop (NewsTips.org)
Part of Columbia College, this site has resources on covering important issues in Chicago.
OverSharers
Read about embarrassing things people Tweet about.
Dethroner
A blog about things guys like.
American Nudist Research Library
Established in 1979 to preserve the history of the social nudist movement in North America.
AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com
Funny, offbeat family photos scanned in from years past. Good for a laugh.
YackPack
Web-based service that lets people create groups and leave audio messages for one another.
FutureMe.org
Write an e-mail and designate it to be sent to someone at a later date.
RetroFuture
A look back at all of the futuristic stuff that was supposed to be in use in 2000 (flying cars, rocket belts, etc.)
The Resignator
This fun tool helps you draft a resignation letter.
LivingOprah.com
Woman blogs about "Living Oprah" - for one year taking all of the advice given by Oprah Winfrey, her magazine, text updates, etc. She buys products Oprah endorses on the show, eats the food recommends and follows medical and lifestyle advice given on the show.
FamousLocations.com
Locations sites of famous movies.
BadGolfer.com
Funny tips on hitting into bunkers, etc.
The Cuss Control Academy Tips
Tame your tongue!
NetDisaster.com
Hate a site? Type in the URL and blow it up, shoot holes in it, etc.
Worst Jobs in History
From a British news station, a collection of worst jobs of the past 2,000 years.
The Beatles
Video, sound clips and more.
Short Celebrities
A hilarious site from Liquid Generation.
Comedy Central's Joke of the Day
Shakespearean Insulter
Hysterical putdowns, Bard-style.
Mizpee
Find the coolest, cleanest toilets in your area. Type in zip code and it lists public toilets that are rated sanitary by users.
Dialectizer
A fun translation site.
Crazy Sytes
Dozens of links to fun pages.
Dumb Laws Database
Titled: Big Government. Small Brains. Dumb Laws. A collection of silly laws in the United States and othe countries. Good for news feature writing.
TerrorReady.net
A joke site about homeland panic.
Wordspy.com
Read about new trendy words that have been used in recent media.
ZeFrank.com
Includes great games, videos, art. How to Impress Your Date" and "Naughtybird.?
Rinkworks.com
This site ultra-condenses classic books and is quite hilarious.
Things to Think About
All kinds of funny, offbeat "facts" and other things that will bend your noodle.
SmallTownMisfit
Colorful crime news stories from a roundup of police blotters throughout the nation.
FunBureau.com
A site completely devoted to finding lost socks.
ShoppingCartAbuse.com
As the URL indicates, this is a site that works to prevent "shopping cart abuse."
The Weird Site
Links to many unusual sites.
Inthe80s.com TV Commercials
A look back at the great 80s commercials.
Salary Converter
Compare what you make with sports, entertainment stars.
All Things William
Find quotes from folks named Bill, a history of the name "William" and links to columns by famous "Bills.
TheLeftHand.com
A site for lefty-friendly items such as ball gloves, address books, tools and Danish soup spoons.
Wedding Betting
Predict if a couple will stay together based on what's in their wedding announcement.
Interest Calculator
Track the
difference a small percentage change in interest can
make on an investment over time.
YouTube.com
Searchable database of video clips from around the world. Type in a name and search, chances are, you'll find some video clips.
AllWeatherSports.com
Cool tips on how to you?re your bike in the snow, etc.
NewYorkish
A quirky, cool site about New York City.
SpamGourmet
Set up a temporary address for online shopping purposes.
TypoGenerator
This Flash tool converts text into a typographically gorgeous but hard-to-read image using images from Google. They are called typoPosters, a poster, created from images and letters/text that doesn?t have any sense, just to look good.
Tourist of Death
This poor slob is never in the right place.
HappyNews.com
As the title implies, the site focuses only on positive news.
RadioLovers.com
Look up old-time radio shows online.
Toilet Facts
There?s a website for everything.
Demotivators 2002
A hilarious job site from Despair, Inc.
Bored.com
Lots of links to unusual (and usually useless) web sites.
Talkingonline.com
Type in sentences and your computer repeats them back to you.
Who Shares Your Surname?
Searches back to 1850.
The Onion
Is there anything cooler?
Japanese Name Translation
Type in your first and last name, and get it back in katakana, the Japanese alphabet used to write foreign words.
ThatWasRandom.com
Quirky photos and other random stuff.
Sled Riding Locations
This site makes recommendations all across the country.
Bad Movie Script Query Letters Blog
An Hollywood talent manager posts horrible script pitches. Funny.
BabyNameWizard.com
Uses JAVA to map the popularity of baby names over time.
Clientcopia
Work with clients? Here are some dumb quotes from some.
GripeSites.com
Links to more than 70 gripe sites. People complaining about everything in the corporate, consumer world, etc.
Hangman
Game
Great for killing time!
WhattheHeck.com
A good humor site aimed at the web audience.
Belly Button Lint Study
The science of lint. Very strange site.
Soulmate Calculator
Use this database to determine your ideal mate. Funny.
Sixties City
Relive the decade of cool.
Hipster Handbook
A fun site on dressing, walking and talking the hip look.
Internet Anagram Server
What do the letters in your name spell?
TotallyOffTheRecord.com
Features silly, offbeat work stories from every business sector.
RoadsidePeek.com
Offbeat roadside locations like drive-ins, tiki villages, petrol pumps, etc ...
Inspice: Lost and Found Database
Search this database/bulletin boards for lost items such as pets, lap tops, etc.
MyCatHatesYou.com
This site has no journalistic value. We just think it?s funny.
NewWavePhotos.com
New wave music photos.
E-Bituaries: Home of Dead Dot-Coms
Look up dead sites.
Free Winona.com
A fan site dedicated to "freeing" Winona Ryder, who's accused of shoplifting. Order a T-shirt!
UglyDress.com
A site about ugly bridesmaids dresses. Links like this can add some humor to a boring weddings special section.
The 80s Server
ChiPs, New Wave and more.
Age Gauge
Type in a birthday and this calculator gives returns what your age was at certain points in history, how much older and younger you are than celebrities, etc.
The Amazing Baconizer
Give the Baconizer any two books, CDs, films or the like, and it'll determine for you how many degree of Bacon-esque separation there are between them.
Fark.com
People think it?s cool. So it must be.
Super70s.com
A great flashback site.
Boston Guide to Local English
It?s not a car, it?s a cah.
eyeEnvision.com
This site features unusual flash cartoons, home of litterbox, lethal llama, and more.
Idea-a-Day
A great site devoted to creative ideas, including inventions, themes for stores and restaurants and products.
Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things
Cool uses of household items. A new way of thinking.
Advertising Humor Site: Had Enough Info.
A mock agency site that is an absolute riot and is sadly true in many cases.
The Dialectizer
Convert English to several comic dialects. Hilarious.
Mr. Beller's Neighborhood
A collaborative online journal. The "table of contents" is a satellite photograph of New York City. Pick one of the areas highlighted as you scroll over the photo and get a bird's eye view image of landmarks in the area, or open up a text box with a story that happened in that area.
RunPee.com
This site offers advice on when to go to the bathroom while watching a movie and not miss anything. Very funny.
TextsFromLastNight.com
You'll die laughing.
This Is Why You're Fat
Submit a photo of fat-filled food. Funny blog.
Twinkies Project
See people torture Twinkie cakes. Cool stuff!
ClumsyCrooks.com
Anecdotes about foolish criminals.
Liquid Generation
A great pop culture humor site that uses cool Flash animations.
AdoptaPuck.com
Stop the abuse!
Cyborger: Cyborg Name Converter
See what the acronym the letters of your name would spell if you were a cyborg.
TIME Magazine Cover Search Database
In conjunction with the 80th anniversary of TIME magazine, all of the magazine's covers (around 4,200 of them) are now searchable and can be viewed individually as high-resolution 400x527 images. Some of the topic searches are listed below.
TIME Magazine 80th Anniversary Special
TIME Magazine: Watergate Covers
Naked News
Mature Audiences Only: TV-style news delivered by newscasters in the buff!
Anecdotage.com
A fun site with hilarious stories about famous people. Searchable index and organized by industries such as music, film, politics, etc.
ForteanTimes.com
A great offbeat/joke news site in the spirit of the Onion.
JunkScience.com
Tons of offbeat, goofy stories.
The Dialectizer
This mock site translates any Web site or block of text into several English dialects.
UglyWeddingDresses.com
A mean, but funny, site.
Infinite Teen Slang Directory
?There are a near-infinite number of slang words which are still only in hypothetical usage among the youth of today and tomorrow - this service attempts to pre-emptively catalogue them, for the benefit of baby namers, dot-com registrars and other dangerously bored people.?
Infiltration.org
This is a 'zine published by a private author, but it has some good content of underground tunnels and buildings.
Time Capsule
Type in your birthdate and get a digest of news headlines, top song titles and other timely factoids covering that era.
Telemarketing Revenge Site
Links to resources that can help consumers gain vengeance, or maybe a monetary settlement, from obnoxious telemarketers.
Annoying or Not? Rate Celebrities
AmIRight.com
A veritable hit parade of song lyrics: parodies, misheard lyrics, and lyrics that are repetitive, funny, insulting, etc.
Pinball Database
A searchable database of specific designs. Very cool.
JunkFoodNews.com
Get the lowdown on Twinkies and Ho Ho's.
Etiquette Hell
A special cyberplace created for the truly etiquette challenged, the purposely greedy, the ungrateful, and the uncivil members of society.
HeroBuilders.com: Action Figures
Get your own George W. Bush or Osama bin Laden action figures.
NerdWorld.com
Your online resource for nerd culture, life and work styles. Links, rankings, submit stories and more.
CastFetisch.com
Attractive models with casts on their legs. Way cool.
Boston Guide to Local English
It?s not a car, it?s a cah.
Famous Name Changes
Track celebrities, politicians.
Graveyards of Chicago
Look for names of folks who've voted in Chicago elections. Twice.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
A BBC site that sees the world through hitchhikers' eyes.
American Heritage: Overrated, Underrated
Do you buy the hype? Check this site out.
No More AOL CDs
Join the crusade to rid the world of those mailed AOL CD-ROMS by donating them to the guys who built this site. They're attemptiing to collect 1 million of them to return to AOL with a "no thank you" note.
OtherTimelines.com
A chance to rewrite history, giving the user the chance to write their own scenarios and sequels to historical events. Example: What would have happened had JFK not been killed?
National Debt Clock
A cool tool that measures the debt and provides links to stories about the debt. MSNBC: Government Tax Refund Database
Does a state and/or the IRS owe you money? Type your name into this database and see.
Some states also have now put their lists of people who are owed money online.
Alternative Uses for Everyday Products
Check Your Weight on Other Planets
Where's George Money Tracker
This silly site allows people to track their American dollar bills.
Bushlexia
Ridiculous things the President says. More fodder for Comedy Central.
The Ad Graveyard
Examples of ridiculous advertising that almost made it.
Famous Mugshots
Police mugs of celebrities.
Periodic Table of Funk
A tribute to all things funky.
GoodQuotes.com
Funny and some meaningful quotes and who said them.
Oxymoron List
Has a top 20 list.
You Guys Are Stupid
A group of guys walking from Chicago to San Francisco. Photo gallery, diary, etc.
Sportspages.com
Rich Johnson's site has become a must-read for sports journalists and sports nuts. Great discussion forums.
PhoneSpell
What does your phone number spell?
UselessKnowledge.com
Some people REALLY have too much time on their hands.
Worst Case Scenarios
A hilarious survival handbook. Example: How to jump off a bridge.
Listology.com
Share your favorite lists of everything.
Corn Cam
Iowa Farmer magazine site's Web cam lets you watch the corn grow. The site also has a Dairy Cam and Soybean Cam.
Mark Twain Guide
A great site on Twain from the Hannibal Courier-Post.
CoolSiteoftheDay.com
A cool clearinghouse of trick sites.
Swell.com
Look up real surfing spots.
Bogus News Network
Another news parody site.
The Political Graveyard
This page tells us where dead politicians are buried. Search by name, state, cemetery name, etc.
Timeless Mail
This product allows you to send e-mail after you're dead. Ties into your social security number and delivers pre-authored message.
RichDudes.com
Don't rely on accuracy of this site, but it posts a lot of executive salaries. Hilarious site!
PBS.org: Mark Twain
Web site that accompanies Ken Burns' documentary on the author.
San Diego Chicken
Nice Flash opening. I'm a big fan of the Chicken.
Look up the grave site of your favorite dead public figure at www.findagrave.com
WalkScore.com
Type in an address, and it'll rate its walkability on a scale of 1 to 100.
National Gallery of Art Searchable Database
Search for all of their pieces by artist, title, etc.
National Portrait Gallery Searchable Database
Search for all of their pieces by artist, title, etc.
Society for New Communications Research
Nieman Journalism Lab
A project of Harvard University.
Cyberjournalist.net: Ethics and Credibility
Feed of stories and blog posts on web ethics issues, etc.
Invisible Inkling
Blog from journalist Ryan Sholin.
Web-Strategist: Social Networking Statistics, 2009
Old Media New Tricks
Run by journalists from the Chicago Tribune and Austin American-Statesman, this site offers hands-on advice from many in media who using social networking and Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook, Twitter, Digg, etc. The site also offers great blogging tips.
Friend or Follow
A helpful database for tracking Twitter followers and to track who's following you.
Tweetake
Lets you back up your followers and people you are following.
Topify
Receive an e-mail notification that someone is following you on Twitter. It includes information about that person (how many followers, updates, etc.)
NAA: Imagining the Future of Newspapers Blog
The Online Timeline
From David Carlson at the University of Florida.
George Mason University: Center for History and New Media
Jupiter Communications
Jupiter Communications provides research on Internet commerce. Jupiter's research, which is solely focused on the Internet economy, provides clients with comprehensive views of industry trends, forecasts and best practices.
Society for News Design: Multimedia Toolkit
A great collection of resources, many of them free, to help journalists develop great stories online. Resources include audio, video, charts, mapping, databases and more. This is a must-bookmark and a great resource for student journalists learning to develop content for the Web.
Journerdism.com
This site is a collection of news, tools and links targeted to the online news industry. The site, which offers and RSS, is a good quick reference for industry trends. It's run by Will Sullivan, the award-winning Interactive Director of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Online News Association
Good online newsletter with dot-com studies, more.
Electronic Frontier Foundation: Legal Guide for Bloggers
RTDNA: Social Media Guidelines
Radio TV Digital News Association established guidelines for using Twitter and Facebook.
Internet Newsroom
A good newsletter on how journalists should use the Web.
HTML Writers Guild
Links, online courses and more.
Association of Internet Professionals
FLYPMedia.com
Great multimedia storytelling.
Editor & Publisher: Developing Multimedia Skills
Tips from a Boston Globe Journalist.
MyComputerIP.com
An easy way to check your network/computer IP address.
101 Ways to Improve Your Media Website
CNN: Newsroom Exposed
A look at the extensive process of getting a story from the newsroom to the Web.
J-Log
A great weblog that covers current journalism topics.
Tr.im
Shortens URLs and provides diagnostics/stats on hits.
House Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet
ClickZ: Seven Qualities of Good Online Writing
Time Magazine: 50 Best Web Sites
HotSpotList.com
Search this database by city or state in the U.S., or several other countries for places where you can connect to the Internet without plugging your laptop into the wall. Includes airports, restaurants, etc.
Electronic Advocacy
Use this to keep up with what's going on at the company.
Center for Media Innovation and Research
University of Florida innovation.
First Monday
A peer-reviewed Internet Journal, looks at various studies and results that have recently been done on the topic of journalism and the Internet.
Media Visions
Great research with a strong section on critical-thinking skills.
SpinSpotter
An interesting piece of software tool that claims to expose news spin and bias, misuse of sources, and suspect factual support. Uses algorithms to spot spin keywords on sites you surf .
Knight Citizen News Network
Resources for citizen media.
Center for Citizen Media
More resources for citizen media.
Press Think
Blog from NYU's Jay Rosen on new media and other timely topics.
TownNews.com
Helps more than 600 newspapers -- dailies and weeklies in 48 states ? publish on the World Wide Web. Operated by International Newspaper Network, which was founded in 1989 to help community newspapers deal with new technology, the site offers tips, stories and a newsletter on tech trends.
NICAR
National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting
IRE
Investigative Reporters and Editors site offers many free and charged resources.
Power Reporting
List of syllabi and tools from CAR courses across the nation
Poynter.org's New Media Bibliography
Trends, ethics, design, resources galore.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFF works to protect free expression and access to information online.
Resource Center for Cyberculture Studies
A not-for-profit organziation whose purpose is to research, study, teach, support, and create diverse and dynamic elements of cyberculture.
Cyberjournalist: Newsroom Convergence Headlines
Stories on what's happening with digital/print/broadcast news.
Computer Newspaper Editors
A directory of hundreds of online news editors.
Journalismnet.com
Tutorials, links, story tips, government links. Great site!
Tweetblocker
Twitter spam filter.
WebSiteGrader
Evaluates your site based on SEO, design-friendliness, etc.
Hubspot
Evaluates your Web site's SEO, design, etc.
Imbedding Almost Anything on Your Web Page
LetsGoDigital
Online magazine about digital imaging published in three editions (English, Spanish and Dutch).
Media Web Directory
A great collection of links to media-related sites.
100 of the Best Authors on Twitter
The National Commission on Writing
Reports, press releases and information on writing and education from The College Board.
Graphic Novel Reporter
News, reviews, blog and more.
CyberAtlas.Internet.com
Internet statistics and marketing information.
ConsumerWebWatch.org
It's mission is to "investigate, inform and improve the credibility of information published on the World Wide Web."
Poynter.org: New Media Timeline
Background from the 1960s to the 1990s.
The Digital Publisher
A new column on online publishing.
WebArchivist.org
Site is indexing Sept. 11 content.
Yahoo! Picks: News Media Best of the Web
The 21 top media sites, according to Yahoo!
JForum
Site closed May 2001 but still has content up.
Forbes.com: Best of the Web
Tracks trends in many e-industries and includes lists of links.
Google Zeitgeist
An archive of what people are searching for online.
Multimedia Evangelist Blog
Great tips on products, tools and gadgets.
Yahoo! List of Most Viewed News Content (U.S.)
National Education Technology Writers Association
Radio and Internet Newsletter
A great site developed by Kurt Hanson.
Media Survey
Tracks Web site performance. A good newsletter that offers "expert tech media analysis."
Netratings.com
Like the Nielsen TV ratings, this site offers traffic information for the top Web sites.
the lowercase world of sreenath sreenivasan
associate professor of professional practice administrator, online journalism awards co-founder, south asian journalists association.
Small Business Websites That Work
This is the companion site to my book of the same name and includes lots of helpful background material for writers researching how company Web sites can be made effective. There are a couple of full chapters available for download (including an internet backgrounder called "Getting to Know the Internet") and lots of links for businessmen and researchers.
The Internet Society: A Brief History of the Internet
Wall Street Journal All Things Digital
BuzzMachine
Tech blog from journalist Jeff Jarvis.
ClickZ Internet Statistics and Demographics
Andrew Holovaty
Site of innovative Chicago web developer Andrew Holovaty, who developed Django, etc.
Institute for New Media Studies
University of Texas: International Symposium on Online Journalism
Video, papers, transcripts fromm pasty symposiums.
FCC: The Internet: A Short History of Getting Connected
University of Maryland J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism
Journal of New Communications Research
Electronic Frontier Foundaton: Legal Guide for Bloggers
APME: "Local Readers and the Newsroom: The Online Credibility Gap"
PBS: MediaShift
From PBS' Mark Glaser.
Library of Congress; National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program
Stanford Law School Center for Internet and Society
Editing for the Web
Covers design and editing tips, as well as training for web editors and offers pointers on how to make web products work.
10000Words.net: Where Journalism and Technology Meet
A blog on technology and multimedia storytelling, written by Mark S. Luckie, a print journalist who studied multimedia journalism at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism. He has produced multimedia and interactive projects for Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times and Contra Costa Times (Ca.).
Web Page Design for Designers
This site is helps graphic designers make the transition from print to the web.
Web Review
Targeted to designers, this site covers various aspects of developing a web site, developing a database, news and Web tools and include columns about creating a site.
Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication
Scribd.com
A site that invites journalists to publish their work and reach new audiences.
Dot Mobi
Test your Web site's content to see how it would appear on a mobile browser.
Knight Digital Media Center: Connecting with Communities of Difference
The Future of News
A blog by University of North Carolina professor Ryan Thornburg.
Citizen Media Law Project Legal Guide
Search by keyword or state-by-state map.
Knight Digital Media Center Newsletter
Federal Web Managers Council
Offers guidelines to managing U.S. government Web sites. Helpful for following trends on how agencies are communicating with people and the media.
TrendsMap.com
A great visual mashup that allows you to pinpoint Twitter topics trending across the country.
TwitterFall.com
Track trends on a specific topic or newsmaker.
Monitter
Great for tracking trends on a specific topic or newsmaker.
Datamasher.org
Charts government stats and other data.
Data.gov
A government data mashup that is an initiative of the Obama administration.
Spot.Us
Warning: There may ethical concerns with content produced on this site! This community funded journalism site is a nonprofit project of the Center for Media Change. The public can commission journalists to do investigations on important and perhaps overlooked stories. All donations are tax deductible and if a news organization buys exclusive rights to the content, your donation will be reimbursed.
Play the News
This interactive game helps readers understand current events and news. It's created by a company called Impact Games.
Journalism Research Social Network
Videos, blogs, discussion and other networking tools to cover what areas of online journalism you're researching. Site is founded by Paul Bradshaw from Great Britain.
Information Valet Project
From the Reynolds Institute at the University of Missouri, the Information Valet Project is organizing an information-industry collaborative to build, own and operate a shared-user network layered upon the basic Internet.
MediaJobPod.org
A job/internship site tailored to college students looking for multimedia jobs. Watch imbedded videos from professionals on how to find jobs, interview, write cover letters, etc. If you are interested in Web reporting/production or TV production, take advantage of the advice on this site.
30-Plus Free Multimedia Editing Tools
Aviary Myna Audio Editor
A great substitution for Audacity and Garage Band.
FoodandWaterWatch.org
Track studies, findings. Includes newsletter and RSS feed.
National Weather Service: River Flooding Map Track what rivers are flooding around the country.
FEMA: What States Spend on Flood Damage
PBS: Running Dry Documentary
Is there a drought in the Southwest?
Carsey Institute
University of New Hampshire organization studies issues pertaining to the ag community. Newsletters, press releases, publications, research, etc.
ConsumerWorld.com: Consumer News Tips
Dozens of links to news alert sites. Very handy for business reporters.
Agricultural Media Summit
Seminars, resource pages and more.
U.S. Department of Agriculture: Ag Census
Statistics galore, up to 2007.
U.S. Agricultural & Food Law and Policy Blog
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy
Daily Yonder
From the Center for Rural Strategies, this blog includes news, commentary, research, etc.
PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITION AND INAUGURATION
Change.gov
President-elect Obama's transition web site.
SourceWatch Encyclopedia: Presidential Transition Resources
Council for Excellence in Government: Presidential Transition
The White House Transition Project
Program formed in 1997 to ease the transition between presidents. Includes resources from policy organizations, scholars, etc.
General Services Administration: Presidential Transition
Provides the services and facilities needed for the new administration's official duties. Helpful in tracking technology needs and other improvements (and costs) a new administration may have.
Government Accountability Office: 2009 Congressional and Presidential Transition
Library of Congress: Presidential Inaugurations
"I Do Solemnly Swear . . .": Presidential Inaugurations is a collection of approximately 400 items or 2,000 digital files relating to inaugurations from George Washington's in 1789 to George W. Bush's inauguration of 2001. This presentation includes diaries and letters of presidents and of those who witnessed inaugurations, handwritten drafts of inaugural addresses, broadsides, inaugural tickets and programs, prints, photographs, and sheet music.
Library of Congress: Inauguration Dates
Great for quick reference.
infoPlease: Inauguraton File
A treasure trove of facts and background, including media coverage, famous addresses, inaugural trivia, and life after the presidency.
WikiPedia: Inauguration Day
Includes history and traditions with the ceremony.
WikiPedia: Inauguration Day
Scroll to the bottom of the page for a chronological chart of details of details from past ceremonies.
TeacherVision: History of Presidential Inaugurations
Truman Library & Museum: Inauguration Quiz
Obama's Office of Urban Policy
Citizens can contribute ideas on policies to improve cities.
ELECTION RESOURCES
CNN Exit Polls Page
Look up races in your zip code
U.S. Election Atlas
A pay site that's full of past election statistics, including county-by-county presidential election results going back to the 1960s.
Washington Post Politics Coverage
In-depth coverage from the campaign trail., including blogs and other commentary.
The Caucus: NY Times Political Blog
The Trail: Washington Post Political Blog
LA Times: Top of the Ticket Blog
Chicago Tribune: The Swamp Blog
Political blog with a focus on the national elections.
CNN Cafferty File Blog
Political analyst Jack Cafferty's blog is often updated several times a day.
RealClearPolitics
Culls and publishes the best commentary, news, polling data, and links to important resources from all points of the political compass. The site's political commentary, blogs, election analysis and polling averages have been featured in several national media outlets, including The New York Times, FOX News, CNN, The Economist, etc.
Presidential Election Reader
A great feed of news stories, videos, blog updates and polls.
Politico.com
Covers politics in three areas: Congress and the constant flow of agendas, personalities and power struggles that define daily life on Capitol Hill; the 2008 presidential campaign; lobbying and advocacy.
Daily Dish
Andrew Sullivan's political blog.
PowerLine
Political blog that focuses on liberal media.
Politicker
Political insider blog.
Captain's Quarters
Must-read right wing blog.
Hit & Run
From Reason magazine.
Chicago Sun-Times: DNC Coverage
Disaboom Politcal Blog
Focuses on interests and issues of people with disabilities.
Square State Blog
Main focus is on Colorado politics but covers some of the national elections, too.
Washington Post Fact-Checker Blog
USA Today Politics
Poll tracking in all 50 states, electoral vote tracker, campaign ad tracker, stories, photos and blogs.
Google Election 2008 Resources
Yahoo! Election 2008 Resources
MSNBC Politics: Candidate Brain Trusts
Profiles of the top advisers to the presidential candidates.
MSNBC: Mayors' Cries to Help for Obama
Survey, presented as an image map, of advice to Obama from mayor's of large and small U.S. cities.
Sunlight Foundation: PoliticalPartyTime.org
This political watchdog group's blog tracks fundraising activities by parties and candidates.
FindLaw: Election 2008
Video, stories, documents and other materials relating to the 2008 Presidential Election.
National Association of State Election Directors
University of Michigan: Election Maps 2008
Analysis of voting maps, FAQ, etc.
Our Vote Live Nationwide Voting Data
State-by-state tabulation of voter problems from the 2008 elections.
League of Women Voters: Vote411.org
Voting information by state: deadlines, polling finders, ballot measures and more.
FEC: How the Electoral College Works
FairVote.org
Operating for many years as the Center for Voting and Democracy, FairVote was founded in 1992 and tracks voter turnout, and research reports on election administration, among other things.
Election Assistance Commission
A national clearinghouse of information about election administration. Includes FOIAs, news center, voter information, etc.
Election Assistance Commission: Voter Turnout from Past Elections
Kaiser Family Foundation: Health '08
News links, podcasts, journalists' page, polls, analysis and more on the election and healthcare issues.
Kaiser Family Foundation: Candidate Healthcare Stances
Side-by-side comparison of Obama and McCain healthcare plans.
Center for Public Integrity: Paper Trail Blog
A non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to producing original, responsible investigative journalism on issues of public concern. The blog explores many political issues and tracks what politicians own, lobbying, etc.
Pew Internet & American Life Project
An initiative of the Pew Research Center, a nonprofit "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. Pew Internet explores the impact of the internet on children, families, communities, the work place, schools, health care and civic/political life.
MAPLight.org: Money and Politics
Database makes connections between legislative votes and campaign donations.
WSJ: 2008 Campaign Fundraising Totals
Access to this does not require a subscription to the WSJ.
FedSpending.org
Use this database to track what companies receive federal grants and contracts. You can sort by state, district, agency, etc.
HuffingtonPost.com: Fundrace
Use this interactive map and database to track presidential contributions by zip code, party, candidate,
USA Today Campaign Finance Tracker
Sunlight Foundation
Political watchdog group that tracks lobbyists and fundraising.
Everyzing
This search tool finds campaign-related audio/video.
Google Political Audio Indexing
Search audio from the presidential candidates on a specific topic.
Perspctv.com
Tracks news mentions, blog mentions and tracks other information on the presidential candidates.
Tech President
A great blog run by the Presidential Democracy Forum that tracks various campaign sites, postings on YouTube, etc. A great snapshot of how candidates are using the web.
PBS/YouTube: Video Your Vote
Site invites you to share your voting experience with a video post. Some of the best videos will be featured on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on Election Day.
WebMD: Compare Presidential Candidates' Health Stances
PBS Frontline: The Choice 2008
An in-depth look at the presidential candidates.
Open Congress: 50 Key Senate Votes
PolitiFact.com Truth-o-Meter
A project of the St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly, created the site to help voters separate fact from falsehood in the 2008 presidential campaign. Journalists and researchers from the Times and CQ will fact-check the accuracy of speeches, TV ads, interviews and other campaign communications.
SpinSpotter
An interesting piece of software tool that claims to expose news spin and bias, misuse of sources, and suspect factual support. Uses algorithms to spot spin keywords on sites you surf.
IRE's Campaign Finance Information Center
This site features a database of campaign finance story ideas and tips from reporters across the country.
Gallup: Election 2008
Survey results on the presidential race and the issues.
The Associated Press Polls
This page lists links to recently released AP polls on various topics.
Harris Interactive Client News
Links to poll results on political issues.
Zogby International
Polling information on elections and other issues. Has a good newsroom section.
Guide to Public Opinion Poll Websites
Links galore from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
Twenty Questions Journalists Should Ask About Poll Results
FiveThirtyEight Pollster Blog
Named for the number of votes in the Electoral College, this blog is written by pollster Nate Silver, managing partner or Baseball Prospectus who created a system for making baseball player performance predictions.
Scripps Howard News Service: White House Candidate Rumors Poll
Electoral-Vote.com
Computer science professor tracks state polls and provides a graphic summary of the electoral vote outlook.
USA Today Presidential Poll Tracker
BuzzDash
Online polls on news, politics, sports, celebrities, etc.
Vote-Smart.org
Covers candidates and elected officials in five basic categories: biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and interest group ratings.
Campaign Legal Center
FEC proceedings, media policies, redistricting, court cases, blog, press releases, links and other resources.
VoteView
Princeton site ranks how liberal or conservative politicians are, based on software and a spatial map tracking roll-call votes. The research is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation.
The Cato Institute
A non-profit public policy research foundation headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Institute is named for Cato's Letters, a series of libertarian pamphlets that helped lay the philosophical foundation for the American Revolution.
Common Cause
Election watchdog organization.
Black Box Voting
Voting watchdog group.
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN)
Election Protection
The nation's largest nonpartisan voter protection coalition.
NewsMeat: Celebrity Political Donations
Database of celebrity donations to parties, candidates and special interest groups. (Claims to track them from 1978 to present.)
CJR Campaign Desk
A Columbia Journalism Review blog devoted to watchdogging the media.
Opensecrets.org
A fantastic site for researching campaign financing statistics.
IRE's Campaign Finance Information Center
This site features a database of campaign finance story ideas and tips from reporters across the country.
Campaignfinance.org
Includes campaign finance research and a clearinghouse of key FOIA sites.
Campaign Finance Information Center
Use the handy image map to call up information by state.
FEC Info/Political Moneyline
Search PAC, soft money, lobby databases and more.
Federal Election Commission Home Page
Loaded with contribution statistics.
FEC: Detailed Files About Candidates, Parties and Other Committees
Information on contributors, including city, state and ZIP.
Politics1.com
Links to various races around the country.
Fund Race: Money Maps
Trace where presidential candidates get their money.
Roll Call: Politics Links
Links to dozens of think tanks, etc.
JudgePedia.org
A great election resource that tracks state supreme courts, their elections and news on judges.
Robert Niles: Questions to Ask Candidates
A great list of key questions for candidates at all levels. Great for new and intermediate reporters.
Obama's Family Tree
Chicago Sun-Times' Scott Fornek traces the presidential candidate's family tree and profiles key family members<./p>
The Progressive
Liberal political site.
Federal Election Commission (FEC)
Public Interest Research Groups
Consumer protection, environmental groups, dangerous toys, etc.
Our Vote Live
From the Election Protection Coalition, this site review in real-time reports of voter assistance calls made to 866-OUR-VOTE. It includes, maps, a blog and allows you to search reports.
Twitter Vote Report
Track wait times and other voting news live.
Newseum: On the Campaign Trail
National Public Radio
Several great resources for political coverage.
Congressional Quarterly's Campaigns & Elections Magazine
The Hill
Magazine covers Capitol Hill.
Roll Call
Another publication covering Congress.
PBS Frontline: Government and Elections
A collection of companion Web sites on various political topics.
Dirty Money
The Environmental Working Group's site shows which elected representatives get the biggest contributions from the filthiest polluters. A dynamite database.
EnviroVote
A project by two journalism graduate students that aims to show the potential environmental impact of the 2008 elections.
Guide to Public Opinion Poll Websites
Links galore from the Association of College and Research Libraries.
PollingReport.com
A clearinghouse of election polls. Updated whenever they come out.
Voting in America: 1840-2008
Interactive maps, commentary and analysis on voting patterns.
C-SPAN Politics: Campaign 2008
E-Democracy
Election news, information and links.
Cursor.org
A handy collection of news and political stories.
Pew Forum: Religion Issues in 2008 Presidential Campaign
Beliefnet: The 12 Tribes of American Politics
Survey breaks down 12 religious voting blocs.
AAAS: Science & Technology in the 2008 Election
From the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Counter Punch Political Newsletter
Great commentary and super links section to political, economic and media sites.
Reliable Resources
Search state-by-state for political stories. Run by the Pew Center and USC.
Center for Public Integrity
A D.C. watchdog group that explores many issues and special interests.
Wisconsin Advertising Project
Studies campaign spending and advertising.
Almanac of American Politics
Key votes, committee changes and election results.
ElectionWorld.org
Elections around the world.
Elections and Electoral Systems Around the World
A collection of links to various election and electoral sites. Compiled by a UK academic.
Lijphart Elections Archive
Housed at the University of California, San Diego campus, is a research collection of district level election results for approximately 350 national legislative elections in 26 countries.
ElectionLine: State Election Law Charts
E-Democracy: U.S. Elections
An excellent politics portal.
National Review: Election 2008
News, blogs and more from the conservative publication.
U.S. House Clerk's Office: Election Statistics 1920-2002 Directory
The official vote counts for federal elections from the official sources among the various states and territories.
Campaign Finance Institute
Resources galore, including congressional statistics back to 1978, breaking news, interest groups, disclosure, election coverage and more.
FactCheck.org
Annenberg's political fact-checking resource.
C-SPAN Politics: Campaign 2008
Speech and Transcript Center
Links to key speeches and transcripts (English language) by key government, military and other leaders. It also includes direct links to related full-text docs and other reference type materials.
Congressional Accountability Project
Site, which claims to fight corruption in Congress, offers information ranging from pay and perks to ethics.
Record Verification for Political Candidates
Check a candidates military record, etc.
National Personnel Records Center
A central repository of personnel-related records, both military and civil service. The site's mission is to "provide world-class service to government agencies, military veterans, former civilian Federal employees, family members, as well as researchers and historians."
Washingtonpost.com's On Politics
A deep site that includes a searchable database of all political races, sorted by state and federal levels.
CNN's AllPolitics site
Another great site for following the elections.
OpenDemocracy.net
A non-profit site who's aim is to stimulate debate on global issues. It is non-partisan and presents a range of views on any subject. For journalists, it is an invaluable source of quality background information on international relations, European and Islamic cultures, world opinion and much more. The media section currently features a multi-article debate on journalism and war, and a world media monitor of news coverage on SARS and the war on Iraq.
BusinessWeek
Where to get coverage on Election Day.
Talking Points Blog
A left-leaning political blog.
Memeoandum
Focusing primarily on U.S. politics and current affairs, this site auto-generates a news summary every five minutes, drawing on experts and pundits, insiders and outsiders, media professionals and amateur bloggers.
MSNBC: MySpace Decision '08 Page
U.S. Department of Justice: Voting Rights
U.S. Department of Justice: Federal Voting Rights Laws
Youth04.org
Targeted to voters 18-25. Studies, discussions, etc. Hosted by the Center for Democracy and Technology but run by college students.
Stump
The Poynter Institute built this site to cover the California recall but continued it for the presidential campaign. Features various blogs, coverage, advertising, etc.
League of Conservation Voters
Scorecard on environmental issues.
Conservative News Service
Places emphasis on its political position.
The Political Compass
Fill out this form to find out what political party you should be in. A fun site!
CapSteps.com: Political Satire
Internet Public Library: Presidents of the United States
Library of Congress: American Memory
TRAC Government Site
A super site developed by Syracuse University to guide you to and through several government sites, including the IRS, FBI, DEA and ATF.
TruthOut
A free politics and social issues newsletter.
The National Journal
A weekly on politics and government published in Washington, put out a Guide to the Web in its Dec. 8, 2001 issue that probably would be helpful because it includes lots of government sites.
WebWhiteBlue.org
Site's no longer live but is archived.
Media Research Center
A dynamite site that has some commentary on media coverage of the political scene.
Issues2000.org
Easy-to-use site to check where candidates stand on issues.
C-SPAN: Nixon Tapes 1971-73
Excerpts from his foreign relations dealings, Supreme Court issues, etc.
Counter Views
Run by a group of conservative political commentators who have have been in politics each for about two decades, this site has been used by many national media outlets. One hosts a political TV show, anotherhosts a political radio show, one is a Hoover Institute fellow and the otherthe former head of a west coast conservative think tank. Topics have included education reform, Enron, John Walker and campaign politics.
ThisNation.com
Dozens of resources for tracking politics.
Policy.com
Non-partisan site offers "unbiased news and analysis." It includes some great research and analysis on policy issues such as education, technology, environment and healthcare.
VoteLink.com
Votelink highlights current topics and newsmakers. Organized by business, politics, teen vote, etc.
Taxpayer.net
An advocacy group that touches on a variety of current issues. Includes links to news stories all over the globe.
SelectSurf Politics Links
Links to several great politics sites.
The Political Graveyard
This page tells us where dead politicians are buried. Search by name, state, cemetery name, etc.
Vote411.org
Non-partisan election coverage on the Democracy Network.
Spinsanity
This site breaks down political spin.
Center for Policy Alternatives/StateAction.org
Washington think tank.
30Issues Wiki
Part of the Brian Lehrer Show's 30 Issues in 30 Days on WNYC.
News21: Politics and the Environment
From the Carnegie-Knight initiative on journalism education.
University of Michigan Library: Political Science Resources
Mother Jones Political News Page
Links to dozens of current news stories.
Institute for Public Accuracy
As a nationwide group of policy researchers. Great source for public policy issues!
History and Politics Out Loud
A database of famous political speeches, including John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Winston Churchill and Richard Nixon. Search by speech title, speaker's name or date. Note: Your browser may need plug-ins to hear the audio.
California Voter Foundation
News, stats and studies.
NATO News.com
Dozens of global news updates and helpful links.
Capitol Hill Blue
Political news with a twist.
Andrew Sullivan
A good politics site with an edge -- usually enjoyed by liberals, conservatives and moderates alike.
Mickey Kaus' KausFiles.com
Links, story ideas and spin from an author and public policy guru.
Adherents.com
A religion site that includes a list of religions of past presidents.
Political Site of the Day
From Totalnews.com.
American Rhetoric: Top Political Speeches of All-Time
Download video from the "speech bank."
SnagFilms
Browse political programming and other videos.
Talking Points Memo
Political commentary from Josh Marshall, a Washington, D.C.-based writer and former Washington Editor of the American Prospect. His articles on politics and culture have appeared in The American Prospect, The Columbia Journalism, Review, Feed, The New Republic, The New York Post, The New York Times, Newsday, Salon and Slate, among others.
Front Page.com
A right-wing political site edited by David Horowitz.
Sports Illustrated: Political Arena Politics
Essay on how sports and politics relate, photo galleries of athletes turned politicians.
TomPaine.com
A political journal with links to professional and personal posts.
The Rothenberg Political Report
HuffingtonPost.com
A good political site from the syndicated political columnist.
Taxpayers for Common Sense
Watchdog group on wasteful government spending. Site includes a media page and is organized by categories such as government contracts, energy, transportation, national security, etc.
Columbia Journalism Review Campaign Desk
Silobreaker: 2008 Election News
National Absentee Ballot Guide
Ballotpedia
A free wiki that offers information on ballots, ballot measures, ballot access for initiatives and candidates, petition drives, etc. It's sponsored by a group called Citizens in Charge Foundation. It offers a recent changes section and a good search tips page. It also has news linked and "Judgepedia" and "Sunshine Review" pages. Be careful to fact-check anything you use on a wiki site, as it can be edited by anyone..
CivilRights.org: Voting Resources
FreeRepublic.com
Conservative site news.
Chicago Council of Lawyers
Evaluations of judicial candidates and much more.
Adherents.com
A religion site that includes a list of religions of past presidents.
Amnesty International
Links to stories, studies and more.
Greenpeace
Environmental activist group.
National Coalition for the Homeless
The Nation
A progressive journal on politics and culture.
National Freedom of Information Coalition
Political BS
Web-based political discussion forums and to government and media source around the world.
Electionline.org: Pew Center on the States
Center for Citizen Media: State Law: Documenting Your Vote
Center for Citizen Media: State Law: Documenting Your Vote
WorkingforChange.com
A left-leaning news and links site launched in spring of 2000 is owned by the liberal long-distance telephone company Working Assets./p>
ABC News: Match-o-Matic
Match your opinions with the presidential candidates'.
Chiefs of State Specialized Biography Search
Prominent Anarchists Specialized Biography Search
Pew Center's The People, The Press Research Center
Polls, articles and helpful links.
American Politics Journal
A hilarious parody site.
Scoop08: National Student Newspaper Election Coverage
First online national student newspaper will cover the 2008 elections.
PBS: The American Experience - The President
A great interactive video site that lets you pick a question that a past president will answer in a video. (Examples: "How Influential is the First Lady?" and "How Do You End a War?"
PublicCampaign.org: Clean Elections
How public financed elections work.
Nieman Reports: Politics and New Media
Nieman Reports: Linking Newspapers to the Best Political Coverage
Nieman Reports: Young Reporters, New Tools and Political Reporting
Nieman Reports: Election Coverage Becomes Time for 'Instant Innovation'
Nieman Reports: Campaign 2008 - It's on YouTube
Poynter: History of the Republican and Democratic National Conventions
Links to historical resources and information dating back to the 1850s.
PBS: The American Experience
Explores history of U.S. Presidents.
Library of Congress: Votes for Women Timeline
ComputerWorld: Voting Technology
RTNDA: Avoiding Election Day Problems
A great list of tips and advice from legal counsel.
WorldChanging.com
A 501(c)3 media organization that "comprises a global network of independent journalists, designers and thinkers covering the world's most intelligent solutions to today's problems."
DEBATES
Poynter.org: Past Presidential Debates
An archive of links to media coverage, books, etc.
Museum of Broadcast Communications: History of Presidential Debates
Commission on Presidential Debates
POLITICAL ADVERTISING
PBS: The 30-Second Candidate
A look inside political advertising. Historical timeline, transcript of show. Create your own ad.
Political Ad Media Buying
Harvard professor on political ad buying strategy.
CNN Video: Voters React to Negative Campaign Ads
Yahoo! Political Advertising Page
Dozens of links to useful sites.
University of Iowa: Political Advertising Articles and Links
Archived from 2004.
The Living Room Candidate
Video of presidential campaign commercials 1952-present.
ICue
An NBC News video archive site used for education. Includes a lot of political video.
Cyberjournalist: Nieman Reports Articles on Politics and New Media
Center for Media and Democracy Source Watch
IDs PR firms, think tanks, industry-funded organizations that work on political ads and special interests.
Twitter 2008 Election
Sign up for various Twitter feeds off the election.
Twitter: NPR Politics
A great blog on timely media and technology topics.
REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Republican National Convention
Democratic National Convention
Twitter Feeds from the Democratic National Convention
Denver Post: Politics West Democratic National Convention Coverage
Includes a link to convention reporting from all 50 states.
Rocky Mountain News: DNC Coverage
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Republican National Convention Coverage
St. Paul Pioneer Press: Republican National Convention Coverage
Chicago Tribune: 1968 Democratic National Convention
Stories, historical video and more from the demonstrations and violence at the convention 40 years ago in Chicago.
SARAH PALIN LINKS
Sarah Palin Official Web Site
Archive of speeches, bio, etc.
Video and Transcript of Palin Resignation
Huffington Post: Sarah Palin Page
Blog Posts About Palin Resignation
Google News: Sara Palin Stories
NPR: Palin RNC Acceptance Speech
Audio and full transcript.
PolitiFact.com Truth-o-Meter
A project of the St. Petersburg Times and Congressional Quarterly, created the site to help voters separate fact from falsehood in the 2008 presidential campaign. Journalists and researchers from the Times and CQ will fact-check the accuracy of speeches, TV ads, interviews and other campaign communications.
SpinSpotter
An interesting piece of software tool that claims to expose news spin and bias, misuse of sources, and suspect factual support. Uses algorithms to spot spin keywords on sites you surf.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Republican National Convention Coverage
St. Paul Pioneer Press: Republican National Convention Coverage
EPA Mobile Site
This EPA site downloads fast on a small screen and provides a wealth of information for reporters: blogs, contacts, press releases, information by ZIP code, etc.
Environmental Working Group
Research on health and the environment.
Full Frontal Scrutiny
Studies advocacy groups with green names that are actually funded by corporations.
EPA: ACToR Database
Collects information on more than 500,000 man-made chemicals from over 200 public sources.
EPA National Center for Computational Toxicology
GreenerChoices.org: EcoLabels Center
Tests the validity of a product label that claims to be "green."
Exploratorium.edu
This online museum features a collection of more than 600 innovative, interactive exhibits about science, nature, art, technology, etc.
U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library
More than 400,000 photographs taken during geologic studies of the United States, from 1868 to present. Search through earthquakes, volcanoes, state parks, etc.
Yahoo!'s Environment and Science page
Updated news stories and links galore. Video and audio too!
Arbor Day Foundation
Media page has press releases, logos/illustrations, PSAs, storm recovery kit and more.
GreenPeace
Environmental activist group with dozens of blogs, press center, sources, etc.
Greenpeace: Stop Greenwashing
Greenwashing describe the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service. This Greenpeace site is a great resource to find more case studies of companies' greenwashing as well as other criteria and how to suggestions for businesses to go green ethically.
Council on Foreign Relations Climate Crisis Guide
An excellent multimedia site on climate change issues.
Global Wind Energy Council
The council is a global forum for the wind energy sector, uniting the wind industry and its representative associations.
EnviroVote
A project by two journalism graduate students that aims to show the potential environmental impact of the 2008 elections.
World Meteorological Organization
FightGlobalWarming
Helpful press section includes a "low-carbon diet kit." Good source for experts on the topic.
Environmental Organization Web Directory
Natural Resources Defense Council
Reader's Digest: 50 Cleanest-Dirtiest Cities
Society of Environmental Journalists
Formyworld.com
A cool database that allows you to call up environmental news by zip code.
Natural Resources Defense Council
A nice resource for expert sources and studies. The organization releases studies on the environment, including beaches, erosion and water quality. The organization claims it "works to protect wildlife and wild places and to ensure a healthy environment for all life on earth."
The Sierra Club
Conservation site has a press room, politics and issues section, video and more.
Washington Post: The Climate Agenda
USGS Earthquake Terms
A quick-reference glossary.
Farmer's Almanac Weather Page
Provides some of the forecast information from the print almanac, including full moons and meteor showers.
National Wildfire Update
This site tracks wildfires around the country.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Water Center
Research, education, newsletter and links.
USGS Earthquake Regional Sites
Detailed stats and discoveries in your area.
Scorecard.org
This site leads you to high-risk areas for environmental problems. Just use a zip code for a complete list of top pollutants and polluters in that area. A very easy-to-use database.
Yale Center for Environmental Law and Policy
Publications, news, netcasts, etc.
Environmental Law and Policy Center
Society of Environmental Journalists FOI Resources
National Governor's Association: Greener Fuels, Vehicles Guide
Download in .PDF format.
ScienceDaily
News and articles on science, health, environment and technology.
SolarBuzz.com
All about solar power, industry stats and solar power equipment managers.
Eco-Index
Managed by the Rainforest Alliance, the Eco-Index is a bilingual, searchable database of more than 1,250 biodiversity conservation and sustainable development projects in the North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean.
PaperCalculator.org
Developed by Enviornmental Defense, a nonprofit group. Offers U.S. average wood consumption energy use, and other environmental impacts of different kinds of paper.
AutoblogGreen
Tracks green efforts, or lack thereof, of the Big Three automakers.
Envirolink
A clearinghouse of breaking news and studies of environmental issues.
Environmental News Network
This started as a print newsletter but is a news site updated constantly.
Science and Technology News Network
Award-winning site with high-end news headlines.
EnviroInfo
A list of links and information on organizations, business, publications, online databases and software, research, and education for air pollution, biotechnology, chemistry, ecology, impact and risk assessment, laws, pollution, sustainable development, soil and wetlands, and water and wastewater.
Ease History
This Michigan State University website features videos and photographs from 1900 to the present. The site connects historical events, campaign ads and core democratic values. Users can search on over 600 videos and photographs and view them inside three different interfaces. It's built from an environmental perspective and includes ad campaigns from the 1950s to present.
Whooping Crane Trust
This site follows the annual spring migration of the Sandhill cranes, among others.
Dept. of Energy: Active Oil Rigs
Use this state-by-state map to see where oil rigs are running in the United States.
National Priorities
A must-bookmark for any reporter, this site has a state-by-state breakdown of what's happening environmentally across the country. The site offers community groups resources to shape public policy and influence the national budget.
California Coastal Records Project
This site features an aerial photographic survey of the California Coast and updates on a periodic basis. This photographic database contains over 12,000 frames of the California coast shot since 2002.
Energy Information Administration Country Analysis Briefs
Official energy stats from the U.S. government. Use this image map to look up information.
Earth911.org
Recycling tips galore.
FuelCells.org
Answers basic questions about fuel cell technology and links to companies and universities doing research in that area.
WikiSpecies
From Wikipedia, this site explores the environment.
American Society for Microbiology
Environmental Information Resources
A great collection of quick-reference links to environment sites, studies and other resources.
USGS: Earthquake Hazards Program
USGS: Track Invasive Plant and Animal Species
National Gardening Association
USGS: Track River and Stream Flows
Helpful in covering floods, hurricanes.
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Government site offers tip sheets, contacts, studies and other resources.
Petroleum Reduction Planning Tool
Consumer guide to cutting fuel costs. From the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center.
Nature
An international weekly science journal that publishes full-length research papers in all disciplines of science.
Macauly Library of Animal Video and Sound
A sort of You Tube meets Wild Kingdom, this site lets you search its vast database for all things animals.
EPA Study: Coastlines
Detailed by region, this report shows the poor conditions the U.S. coastlines are in.
Deeply Curious
An archive of thousands of ocean and land photos from world-renowned photographers.
U.S. National Parks Listing
Describes all 388 national parks in the U.S. Includes travel pointers/services.
TrailLink Trails Database
A database of free trail information that allows you to acess surface types, locations, distances and even photos.
International Fund for Animal Welfare
International non-profit that works on a variety of wild and domestic animal issues. It has offices in 15 countries and more than 2 million supporters. It was founded in 1969 to stop the Canadian baby seal hunt and now works on animal issues ranging from whales to elephants to the bushmeat crisis in Africa. The site has a plethora of information, statistics, white papers and scientific reports that may be an asset to any journalist writing about wild or domestic animal issue.
Tsunami
Tsunami Basics
From the University of Washington Earth and Space Sciences department.
NOAA: Tsunami Research Program
BlogPulse: Tsunami Coverage
An in-depth analysis of tsunami-related coverage.
Sophos: Tsunami Relief Hoaxes
A great collection of hoax e-mails and other scams.
SAJA: Tsunami Resources
Lists experts, links, sources and more.
Wikipedia: Tsunamis
Basics on the Indian Ocean earthquake.
ReligionLink: Tsunami Stories
Several stories on religion angles in the wake of the disaster.
AlertNet.org
Lists tsunami relief efforts.
Tsunamihelp.blogspot.com
Dozens of bloggers in Asia update their tsunami sites daily.
Tsunami Missing Persons Blog
This site attempts to track down and pair up missing with families.
Physical Sciences Information Gateway
Launched on Sept. 17, 2001, PSIgate is the physical sciences hub for the UK's Resource Discovery Network (RDN). From this page, users can search the PSIgate database, search an expanded catalog (PSIgate+) generated by harvesting pages from the PSIgate database, or search across RDN databases. Returns include resources focused on astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, physics, history of science, and more.
PollingReport.com: Environment Poll Collection
Search by group name, incident, leaders, members and cases.
StoriesThatMatter.org
A great source of environmental story ideas from an organization that targets career investigative journalists who develop general interest, nationally significant environmental and national security stories and then work to break them in the commercial media.
OceansFuture.org
Jean-Michel Cousteau explores the Northwestern Hawaiian islands.
Online Archaeology
Field notes, profiles, find of the week, etc.
Food & Water Watch
Consumer group site targeted at abuse of enviornmental resources by corporations, such as water companies, fish farms and factories.
Geologists and Earth Scientists
Biographies of leaders in these fields of study.
American Society of Testing and Materials
News and information from this regulatory agency includes a consultants directory.
National Geographic: Conservation
Interactive maps and other resources.
PBS: Evolution
Web site based on the miniseries. Includes background information, photos and videos.
Faultline
A new California's environmental magazine.
The Ecology Center
Publishes a paper quarterly, Terrain; there's a link on the main site.
The National Atlas of the United States
A set of interactive maps, including some special maps on volcanoes, exotic species, vegetationgrowth, federal Indian land areas, hazardous waste, nuclear sites, etc. The site is updated weekly.
National Parks Conservation Association
365 Days of Trash Blog
Dave Chameides blogs about yearlong project to save all of his refuse to help the environment. Interesting.
U.S. Public Interest Research Groups
Transportation, healthcare, money and politcs, media reform, tax and budget, law, higher education and environmental issues.
American Society of Civil Engineers
A 2005 report on failing structures in U.S. infrastructure.
ENF PV Industry Directory
A global photovoltaic industry directory published in seven languages, showing details of more than 5,000 solar companies.
WorldChanging: Global Warming Animations
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
A superb environment site.
HealthyBuilding.net
Another superb environment site.
Planeta.com
Eco-travels in Latin America. News articles, search, resources and more!
GreenBiz.com
Comprehensive resource of environmental information, tools and data aimed at the mainstream business community.
The Why Files
From the National Science Foundation, this site looks at the science, math and technology questions behind the news.
Outdoor Writers Association of America
Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce - Environmental Coverage
Daily news coverage of Pacific Northwest, national and international environmental issues.
Recycler's World
Information on recycling just about any material you can think of.
Lycos Environment News
A daily update of environmental news.
Yahoo! Environmental News
Another daily news feed.
The Amicus Journal
A quarterly environmental magazine online.
BioTech's Life Science Dictionary
More than 6,700 terms with biochemestry, toxicology, medicine, ecology and more.
FuelEconomy.gov
Several price comparison tools and more.
Internet Resources for Earth Sciences
A super set of links from Cal Berkeley.
WWW Virtual Library: Earth Sciences
Official U.S. Earthquake Hazards Program
Background, research, regional sites, seismic networks and more.
Volcano Live
Updated news and Webcams on eruptions around the world.
Pollen.com
A great site for allergy sufferers or anyone writing about allergy season.
California's Pacific Gas & Electric
The site features several pages related to the blackouts, including maps, company bankruptcy documents and more.
Society of American Foresters
Scientific organization for the profession.
Wildlife Society
Scientific organization for the profession.
North Dakota State University Extension Service: Flooding
Tips on dealing with floods.
GlobalStewards.org: Environmental Tips
Tips on dealing with floods.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Story Ideas
A great place for news tips, stats and more.
Food and Agriculture Organization of America
Stories and press releases on global trends, economics, forestry and more.
Earth Science Picture of the Day
Annenberg Public Policy Center
Wavegen.com
A cool site about using oceans to generate electricity.
The Natural History Museum Dinosaur Directory
Your kid knows 'em all, but you don't.
LizardHouse
Graphics, tips and background on various types of lizards.
U.S. Geological Society
Detailed explanations tailored to the media.
Swell.com
Look up real surfing spots.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration
NOVA
PBS show has a site dedicated to science, environmental issues and math. Links to top news stories in the categories.
Discover the Outdoors
It's more of an outdoor sportsmen's site, but it does have some helpful links.
Center for Environment and Population
CEP partners with leading experts and organizations to link science, to policy, and public outreach to better understand and address the issues. It helps compile, assess, and advance current knowledge and emerging trends on population and the environment.
Environmental Media Services
EMS is a private non-profit foundation-supported educational organization, is dedicated to encouraging environmental public health scientists and medical practitioners to contribute to public discussions about their work through the media. It has a helpful listing of environmental news on the site's left rail.
National Weather Service: National Tornado Fatality Map
This image map allows you to click on states/cities where deaths occurred.
International Dark Sky Association
Looks at city lights pollution.
National Gardening Association
Electronics Takeback Coalition
Nonprofit group offers tips and ideas for recycling and disposing of electronics. Includes news/resources, corporate responsibility and legislation/policy sections.
National Institute of Medicine: Environment
Studies, breaking news stories and experts.
MSNBC/Live Science: How Earthquakes Work
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Has a great links, press and glossary sections.
Blue Planet Foundation
Advocates for safe drinking water.
FilterforGood.com
Group that opposes bottled water.
Think Outside the Bottle
Corprorate Accountability International's campaign to challenge corporate control of water, including the bottled water industry.
We Can Solve the Climate Crisis
A project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore. The goal of the Alliance is to build a movement that creates the political will to solve the climate crisis -- in part through repowering America with 100 percent of its electricity from clean energy sources within 10 years. Our economy, national security, and climate can't afford to wait.Funds programs in a variety of areas, including education and children's services, the arts, community service, the environment, AIDS and literacy.
National Geographic's Map Machine
Maps tied to government statistics.
Newsweek: 2009 Green Rankings for U.S. Companies
List of 500.
The Alliance for Climate Protection
A nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by Nobel laureate and former Vice President Al Gore.
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
American Geological Society: Earth Science World Image Bank
Freshwater Ecoregions of the World
EPA Fuel Economy Guide
Lists vehicles that get the best/worst gas mileage, fuel-saving tips, etc.
American Planning Association: Great Places in America
Site examines what makes for great neighborhoods, streets, and public spaces work.
Scripps Howard Institute on the Environment
Puts on educational seminars for journalists.
ClimateCounts.org
Ranks companies based on their impact on global warming.
EcoWorldly - International Environmental News for the World Citizen
American Wind Energy Association
American Wind Energy Association: Wind Entergy Basics
U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Savers Blog
National Center for Healthy Housing
American Lung Association: State of the Air We Breathe
.PDF format of 2009 report.
Park Histories: National Park Service
Ken Burns' documentary.
Maritime Knowledge Centre Sea Library
Bibliographic catalog of the Maritime Knowledge Center's collections of books, conference proceedings, key IMO documents, articles, videos and DVD's (over 70,000 records).
Association of Battery Recyclers
Knight Center Beat Guide: Energy Resources
Energy Savers
From the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Energy Information Administration
Resources from the U.S. Department of Energy.
American Society of Picture Professionals
National Press Photographer Assocation's Region 6 Site
AmericanPhotojournalist.com
"For photojournalists, by photojournalists," this site features more than 600 portfolios, forums for technical and editorial topics, and a section that lists contact information for photographers and editors."
White House News Photographers Association
Advertising Photographers of America
World Press Photography
Non-profit organization committed to promoting photojournalism worldwide.
Multimedia Shooter
Workshops, e-updates, critiques, columns, featured video and galleries.
zReportage
Multimedia portal launched by Scott McKiernan that features a new in-depth socially concerned picture and text essay every Tuesday.
Providence Journal: Reporters and Photographers Working Together
Tips from Bob Wyss of the Journal.
EditorialPhotographers.com
Hundreds of resources, including a database of photographers and magazines, news stories, links to top magazines, copyright lawyers and more.
Advertising Photographers of America National
ASMP: American Society of Media Photographers
Search a database of photographers. Dozens of links to stories and events relating to press photographers.
Media Storm
Brian Storm's multimedia and photojournalism site.
Multimedia Muse
Photojournalism and online visual storytelling site.
Online Photo Magazines to Follow
Kobre Guide
Web's best multimedia and video journalism.
NPPA: News Photographer Magazine
Archive of famous news photos.
Photos that Changed the World
Archive of famous news photos.
World War II in Color
A great collection of rare photographs from WWII.
Blood and Honey
Photojournalist Ron Haviv went to Yugoslavia in 1991, intrigued by the nascent independence movement in one of the last countries still intact after the Cold War.
LIFE Magazine Covers and Photo Essays
Life Magazine's Photos of the Year
PhotoBetty.com
A photography/photojournalism Weblog with a focus on women photographers. The site includes reviews, listservs and more.
DigitalJournalist: Ground Zero
A photog's trip to Ground Zero in New York City for a small weekly newspaper.
Vincent Laforet Photography
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer.
Joel Sartore Photography
From the National Geographic photographer.
Photo Marketing Association International
Society for News Design
Workshop schedule, membership database and more.
Society for News Design: World's Best Designed Newspapers
Database of winners in various categories.
Photojournalism e-book: Breaking into Photojournalism
Kenneth Wajda, an author and an award-winning photojournalist, wrote an e-book for students and other photographers interested in how to break into the business of photojournalism. He covers how to find and shoot spot news, the importance of professional ethics and respect, how to build a sports and people portfolio on the side, and how to approach news and photo editors with your photographs. A must-read for aspiring photojournalists.
NewsInPictures.com
Hundreds of links to photo essays and non-linear storytelling sites.
Things Never to Say to or About a Photojournalist
Funny column from www.ronreason.com.
Photo District News Newsletter
Includes a newswire, resources, trend stories, etc.
Photo News Network
Studies, business and law and other resources.
American Society of Media Photographers -- Midwest Chapter
The Camera Watch Site
From USA Today: Part of the Surveillance of Surveillance project, this site aims to catalog the disquieting number of publicly accessible Webcams that are pointing at public spaces."
National Association of Photoshop Users
Fotophile.com
A super site! Books, galleries and links for photography of all kinds, including photojournalism.
Photojournalism Ethics: Photo Manipulation
A great ethics paper on altering photos. A must-read for photojournalists.
Photographers Index Database
Search a database of professional photographers. (Many are not photojournalists but commercial photographers.
Photographers.com Global Search
University of Missouri Workshop
Workshops for documentary photography.
Mountain Workshops
Western Kentucky University workshops in documentary photography and picture editing.
National Geographic: Photo Tips
Sree's Photography Tips
From a Columbia University professor.
Sree's Photo Ethics Page
Links and samples from a Columbia University professor.
OReilly Digital Media
A digital photography tips site that includes a weblog.
PhotoLeap.com
A free program that compresses digital photo files. Helps when e-mailing photos.
New York Public Library Digital Gallery
Hundreds of online photos/paintings, etc.
PiCasa.com
Get a free download of this photo software that features editing tools similar to Photoshop. Available through Google search engine.
Art of World War I
An archive of photography and artwork.
Reportage
An online e-zine of photojournalism.
Foto8 Magazine: Photojournalism Today
FotoSearch Stock Photography
Allows users to search from over 90 stock photography companies. You can find royalty-free clipart pictures, illustrations, video clips, and vector maps.
Congressional Pictoral Directory
Photojournalism and Reportage
A great listing of links from About.com.
PBS.org: Ansel Adams -- A Commentary Film
This is a centennial site of photographer Ansel Adams.
Rangefinder
Online magazine for professional photographers.
ShareALot.com
A free Internet photo-swapping service.
Picture History
This site from the Kohlberg Foundation offers a digital library of images and footage illustrating more than 200 years of American history.
Digital Journalist
Operated by photojournalist Dirck Halstead, this site features works from world reknown photojournalists such as Peter Turnley, Diana Walker, Nubar Alexanian, Doug Kirland, Ami Vitale, and others. It also features a series of regular columnists that discuss the state of the industry, best practices and equipment reviews.
VervePhoto Documentary Photojournalism Blog
Tongue-in-cheek tips.
Livebooks RESOLVE Photojournalism Site
Doug Menuez Photo Journalism Blog
Digital Photography School
Great tips and tricks.
Digital Photography School: How Twitter Can Make You a Photojournalist
Gawno: 78 Photography Rules for Complete Idiots
Tongue-in-cheek tips.
Ease History
This Michigan State University website features videos and photographs from 1900 to the present. The site connects historical events, campaign ads and core democratic values. Users can search on over 600 videos and photographs and view them inside three different interfaces. It's built from an environmental perspective and includes ad campaigns from the 1950s to present.
The American Museum of Photography
A great collection of themed, offbeat-topic photo slideshows, links and more.
Associated Press Photo Managers
Ethics Matters Column from News Photographer Magazine
Finding Free Photographs and Images on the Net
Deeply Curious
An archive of thousands of ocean and land photos from world-renowned photographers.
Sports Shooter
An e-zine from USA Today's Robert Hanashiro.
VisualJournalism.com
A great design site from a UK journalist.
Photosig
Amateur photographers can critique others' work or have their work analyzed in a number of categories.
Non-Photography: No Rules Street Photography
A gallery of some cool feature images that aren't staged. You can pick up some great composition ideas from this site.
Bob Gruen: Rock N' Roll Photographer
Portfolio of one of the best rock photographers around.
PictureEditor.com
Photojournalism-related site (my site) you might want to add, some galleries, forums, resources, a photography news blog, etc.
Formerly 669
A daily photoblog. Quirky and offbeat.
Digital Photography: The Textbook
DigitalJournalist.org: State of Photojournalism: Photojournalism and the Web
Strategy and Design: Developing the Photographer's Web Site
Tips and ideas from Don Luce.
Vewd
Photography portfolio site with great storytelling slideshows.
DigitalJournalist.org: 20 Years -- AIDS & Photography
A look at how AIDS has been documented by photographs. The site won a 2001 Online News award.
Charlie Rose: Interviews with Photographers
PhotoBlogs.org
Features pictorial diaries from professional and amateur photographers.
BleakBeauty.com
This site is devoted to documentary photography and photojournalism. A good teaching resource.
MyImager.com: Edit Photos Online
Resources to help you crop, retouch and edit your photos.
SoulEyes
A collection of different photographers' personal projects.
MSNBC.com: The Week in Pictures
MagnumPhotos.com Portfolios
Some very cool portfolios from some great photographers.
Ali: Through the Lens of Howard Bingham
A photo essay on boxing champ Muhammad Ali.
U.S. Geological Survey Photographic Library
More than 400,000 photographs taken during geologic studies of the United States, from 1868 to present. Search through earthquakes, volcanoes, state parks, etc.
Indivisible: Stories of an American Community
"An exploration of community life in America by some of this country's most accomplished photographers, radio producers, and folklorists."
Visual Diaries
Check out personal images of photographers everywhere.
Military Photojournalism Projects
Beyond the Viewfinder: A Year in the Life of Photojournalism
A cool photojournalism Web journal.
DigitalJournalist.org: 20 Years -- AIDS & Photography
A look at how AIDS has been documented by photographs. The site won a 2001 Online News award.
DigitalJournalist.org: Amy Bowers' TV Column
An archive of Amy Bowers' monthly television columns for digitaljournalist.org, a photojournalism site.
AirPhotoUSA.com
Provides satellite photos and aerial maps. Popular among TV news, this site charges a fee.
PhotoSource.com
Stock photography meeting place. Search a database of hundreds of images.
PPA.com: Professional Photographers of America's Photo Central
Some links and stories. Photo expos and convention schedules.
American Society of Media Photographers' Copyright Page
EPUK: Editorial Photographers -- UK and Ireland
Contacts, stories, archives, newsletters and links for photojournalists.
British Association of Picture Libraries and Archives
Friends of Photography at the Ansel Adams Center
World Press Photography
Non-profit organization commited to promoting photojournalism worldwide.
Kenneth Christian: 20 Years of Photojournalism
SendSpace.com
Free file sharing site allows you to move large photo and video files.
Faking Images in Photojournalism
A student project with some great links.
ProfessorDeVigal.org
Great primers and resources from Drew DeVigal, NY Times multimedia editor.
iLovePhotoBlogs
A collection of great photo blogs, tips and resources.
Photojournalism Ethics Timeless Issues
A paper from Paul Martin Lester, Ph.D. at Cal State Fullerton.
Photojournalism: A Record of War
PhotoLinks.net
Boasts that it has more than 5,000 links for professional photographers.
Photographer's Index
Search a database of photographers and professional associations. Also has stock photos and lists copyright and image security information and a stock photo price calculator.
Media Photographers' Copyright Agency
Washington Post's Camera Works Section
The best in online photo slideshows.
b-roll Online
A great site for print and broadcast photojournalists.
HistoricAerials
Provides free online access to historic and current aerial photography.
Library of Congress Wartime Photo Archive
International Photo Journalism Festival
Photo Central: Professional Photographers of America
Proof Positive: Freelance Photographers and Writers
American Society of Media Photographers
Chicago chapter links off to many helpful sites.
Visual Edge
A journalism multimedia design seminar conducted by the Poynter Institute created this site that features 12 multimedia feature stories ranging from a tightly knit group of longtime domino players to handicapped sailors.
Ask.com: News Photos Database
An ongoing feed of news photos sortable by topics.
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video
From the Center for Social Media at American University.
FotoPedia
Encyclopedia of photography. Share your photos and document them.
PicSearch
Searches the web for photos.
Kartoo
A great meta-search tool for visuals.
iStockPhoto.com
Purchase rights-free photos for a small fee.
Kodak's Web Site
Site includes some copyright guidelines for media professionals.
Diggit.com
A search engine for online photos. Claims to have access to more than 12 million online images.
Earth Science Picture of the Day
Ponopresse
Online photo archive and many helpful links.
PBS: A Century of Photos
A dynamite cinematography site.
MediaStorm
Sponsored by the Washington Post, this multimedia storytelling site is run by Brian Storm. It uses some great photography and simple, but effective, use of Flash. The site has a newsletter you can subscribe to.
Google LIFE Photo Archive
Search millions of photographs from the LIFE photo archive.
BigStormPicture
Storm chaser Ryan McGinnis' photo blog. Some great storm shots.
Stealing Kids' Dreams
A gallery of photos of children at work in different parts of the world. From a doctor at Harvard School of Public Health, the site focuses on working conditions and raises about employment for kids.
Zoetrope: All-Story
Take a cool digital tour of a variety of topics.
Digital Photography
Canadian photojournalist Rob Galbraith's site on digital cameras and digital photography.
PhotographyTips.com
A site that covers the basics. Beginners only.
Photographer Sacha Biyan's Site
PictoryMag
A cool online showcase for photography/slideshows.
TakeGreatPictures.com
Photography tips from former U.N. chief photographer John Isaac. Pretty basic stuff, but some good tips nonetheless.
NewsDesigner.com
A blogger covers news and trends in the newspaper design world.
The Mario Blog
News design blog from Mario Garcia.
The Mario Classroom
Design and typography blog from Mario Garcia.
Associated Press Photo Managers
American Society of Media Photographers
American Society of Picture Professionals
PBS: American Photography -- A Century of Images
Documentary Blog
News and reviews of the latest documentary films.
B-Roll.net
Television photojournalism site.
Layers Magazine
A how-to magazine for everything Adobe. Great tips and tutorials.
FlowingData.com: Infographics to Understand the Financial Crisis
Flickr
The dread of many photojournalists, this site allows users to upload and share photos. Easy way to search for photos, and some wires have bought photos from people who post to this. Be careful as some "news" photos could have been doctored.
National Geographic Global Contest Winners 2009
Examples of great photography. Good teaching tool.
SOS Social Security Number Watch
Carnegie Mellon Data Privacy Lab has a tool to validate a Social Security number and match it to a person.
Public Records Online
Search state-by-state criminal records, real estate information and more.
BRB Public Records online.
A huge sites with links to free and pay public records sites.
Social Security Death Index
Get the SSN of the deceased.
Searchsystems.net
Links to almost 5,000 public records databases. Claims to be the largest free collection of public records databases on the Web. Formerly the PAC-Info. site, just click on a state and you'll get a list of all free public record collections for that state. Most include incorporation filings.
Public-Information.com
This site charges a fee. Search state/local criminal, DMV, prison records and more.
Center for Investigative Reporting
Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Resource Center
Story samples, tip sheets and more.
Investigative Desktop
Investigative Reporters and Editors links page for investigative journalists.
Sunlight Foundation: Online Foreign Agent Lobbying Database
The Foreign Agent Registration Act requires the Justice Department to maintain detailed reports of lobbying firms hired by foreign governments and by organizations. Just select legislators from a menu and it will show their records, lobbyist ties, etc.
InvestigateWest
West Coast investigative journalism news site from former Seattle Post-Intelligencer journalists.
FEC: Detailed Files About Candidates, Parties and Other Committees
Information on contributors, including city, state and ZIP.
AFL-CIO: 2009 Executive Pay Watch
The CEO pay database is extremely helpful in research for executive stories .
Vanno: The Company Reputation Index
Captures gossip, news, opinion and personal insight about companies and their reputations, and turns it all into numerical scores and rankings.
Datamasher.org
Charts government stats and other data.
Data.gov
A government data mashup that is an initiative of the Obama administration.
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
From the World Security Institute, this site provides in-depth resources on global affairs.
Truthdig.com
An investigative reporting site from former LA Times columnist Robert Sheer.
FBI Cyber Scams
Tips on scams involving bogus e-mails, greeting cards, etc.
Los Angeles Times Data Desk
Databases galore, from tropical storm names, charities, entertainment, politics, etc.
ShareSleuth
An independent Web-based reporting aimed at "exposing securities fraud and corporate chicanery."
Foundation Center
Tax forms and other documents about several charitable organizations.
National Attorney Generals Association
This site has links to state attorney general's offices. Most attorney general sites, such as New York's have information on nonprofit organizations that make more than $150,000 a year.
ProPublica
An independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Covers topics such as justice, business, environment/energy and health.
LegiStorm
A database of congressional staff salaries and other valuable public records, such as the most comprehensive database of all privately financed trips taken by members of Congress and congressional staffers.
IRE: Resources for Investigating Highway and Water Transportation Deaths
Reporter.org: Who is John Doe? Investigative Tools
From the Reporter's Desktop, this is a simple list of resources you can access to get personal information about almost anyone in the United States.
Coalition of Journalists for Open Government
A resource for journalists who want to stay current on open government developments or to learn more about access issues at the federal level.
Student Press Law Center: FOIA Letter Generator
Just fill in the blanks.
The Innocence Project
A searchable database of states offering projects to free wrongfully accused prisoners through DNA and other evidence. Run by the Cardozo School of Law in NYC.
Terrorism Research Center
Resources and research including comprehensive listing of links to terrorism-related Web pages including profiles of individual terrorist groups compiled by the U.S. Navy's Dudley Knox Library.
University of Miami: Online News and Computer-Assisted Reporting Research Project
Syracuse University: Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC)
The Associated Press and Freedom of Information
Child Abduction Site
Several helpful research tools if you're covering this topic and a wealth of media contact information.
Criminal-Records.com
Search federal court, divorce court, marriage licenses, military records and more.
Criminal Searches Criminal History Check
Good quick-reference, but assumptions should NOT be made solely on the offense displayed on this web site. The data includes more than criminal records, such as civil filings and traffic and other minor offenses, so people listed may not be actual criminals.
The IRE Resource Center: Tipsheets from CAR Conference Speakers
This is an actual database of tipsheets that IRE members can download as PDF files directly from the Web site. You have to be an IRE member to access the database.
World Corruption Site
Site says it is run by "global non-governmental organization devoted to combating corruption. Its mission is to create change toward a world free of corruption."
Center for Public Integrity
Tips and resources on using public documents, including campaign finance research.
Knowx.com
Comprehensive searches for public records. You must register to use the site.
Dataquick.com
Real property info. center.
The Smoking Gun
This is a good FOIA site that claims to find documents that can't be found elsewhere on the Web. Its material is gleaned from government documents, court files, etc.
GovernmentAttic.org
"Interesting Federal Government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act."
Opensecrets.org
A fantastic site for researching campaign finance statistics.
CampaignFinance.org FOI
Includes campaign finance research and a clearinghouse of key FOIA sites.
IRE Archive of Hot Stories
Good to check every few days for ideas, news, etc.
U.S. Search Background Information
IBB Voice of America: Pronunciation Guide
An invaluable tool to broadcasters on deadline.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service: Uniform Crime Report and Supplementary Homicide Report
Data by state is available since 1960 and data by local reporting agency since 1985.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
FBI now gets authority to wiretap individuals, or under the secret FISA procedures, which is also a secret court proceeding.
IRE: Dam Resources
Resources for covering dam inspections and dam deterioration.
Docusearch.com
This site claims to be "the place to find, locate & track down anybody! We offer locate searches, DMV driver & vehicle searches, telephone record searches, financial and bank searches, criminal and property records. Some searches are free, others you must pay for.
ActivistCash.com
A great site. Roots out the funding sources of the most notorious anti-consumer groups. It continually adds profiles on the first of every month.
Medicare Nursing Home Finder
Can be helpful in investigating nursing homes in your area as it includes information on recent inspections, number of beds, etc.
GAO's Congressional Investigations
Track investigations through the General Accounting Office.
Lobbyist Database
Opensecrets.org, part of the Center for Reponsive Politics, has a database of registered lobbyists. Also tracks spending in particular sectors of lobbyists.
Special Interest Groups List
Opensecrets.org, part of the Center for Reponsive Politics, has downloadable lists of special-interest groups.
Government Audits
State inspector general's offices that audit federal programs that the agency oversees.
TRAY.com
A good site for FEC and PAC data.
Securities & Exchange Commission
SNAP: Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests
SNAP: Investigating Abuse by Priests
Tips for the media.
Investigative Resources on the Web (WebGater)
Links to motor vehicle departments, missing persons bureaus, vital records, medical examiner records.
International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
FOI Advocate
The University of Missouri's newsletter on using the Freedom of Information Act.
Cemetery Records Online
Maintains records from 4,307 cemeteries both nationwide and abroad. The site regularly updates users on which cemeteries have been added to their database.
Sunlight Foundation: Public Markup
Opens legislative bills to online public review.
Sunlight Foundation: Earmark Watch
Resources for citizens to track congressional spending. You have to register for the site, but it helps you investigate earmarks - spending measures inserted by members of Congress into bills that direct taxpayer dollars to their pet projects. The site has more than 3,000 of them.
GlassDoor.com
Ratings, reviews and salaries for more than 11,000 employers. It's information posted by anonymous employees, so be careful with the information you use. Fact-check everything. It can be helpful as a quick snapshot of a company you're backgrounding.
Industry Research Desk
Tools for researching specific companies, industries and manufacturing processes.
Sunlight Foundation: Open Congress
Sunlight and the Participatory Politics Foundation run this site, which tracks bills, votes, senators and representatives. It includes an RSS feed that registers your zip code to track all the actions by your elected officials and what people are saying about them.
Library of Congress: Ask a Librarian
Submit questions to a librarian. Includes a chat feature and links to various collections.
Vital Records Online
An extensive list of adoption resources.
Justice Department FOIA Guide
Good for anticipating the other side's arguments and interpretation of case history, especially when you are appealing a denial.
Litigation Under the Federal Open Government Laws 2002
A guide for working through the FOIA/open government process. It is published by the Electronic Privacy Information Center.
IRE's Campaign Finance Information Center
This site features a database of campaign finance story ideas and tips from reporters across the country.
Tips for Uncovering Sealed Cases
SecretNoMore: Publicly Accessible FBI Files
World's 300 Largest Pension Funds
Wall Street Journal: Markets Data Center
A great quick-reference tool. Access to this does not require a subscription to the WSJ.
ProPublica.org
An independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Submit questions to a librarian. Includes a chat feature and links to various collections.
Sunlight Foundation
Political watchdog group that tracks lobbyists and fundraising.
Sunlight Foundation: PoliticalPartyTime.org
This political watchdog group's blog tracks parties thrown at the 2008 Democratic and Republican National Conventions as well as fundraising activities by all lawmakers running.
How to Use the Federal FOI Act
From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
APME: The People's Right to Know
A good FOIA guide.
Society of Professional Journalists: Freedom of Information Resources
University of Missouri Freedom of Information Center
Reporter's Committee for Freedom of the Press: FOIA Letter Generator
Just fill in the blanks.
The Brechner Center for Freedom of Information
Coalition of Journalists for Open Government
National Security Archive: Freedom of Information Act Resources
From George Washington University.
American Library Association: Key Principles on Government Information
U.S. Department of Justice Freedom of Information Act Information
Society of Environmental Journalists FOI Resources
Federal Citizens' Information Center: Privacy Resources
University of Texas: Woodward and Bernstein Watergate Papers
The Scoop Blog
CAR and investigative reporting.
MAPLight.org: Money and Politics
Database makes connections between legislative votes and campaign donations.
Spot.Us
Warning: There may ethical concerns with content produced on this site! This community funded journalism site is a nonprofit project of the Center for Media Change. The public can commission journalists to do investigations on important and perhaps overlooked stories. All donations are tax deductible and if a news organization buys exclusive rights to the content, your donation will be reimbursed.
Institute for Analytic Journalism
Blog, podcast, tools, data analysis tools, graphics and more. Resources are managed by a team of working journalists and academics throughout the country.
MattWaite.com
Blog, tips and resources from web developer and CAR expert from the St. Petersburg Times.
Center on Executive Compensation
The center is dedicated to developing and promoting principled pay and governance practices and advocating compensation policies that serve the best interests of shareholders and other corporate stakeholders. This site might be helpful in sourcing and finding statistics for stories about overpaid CEOs.
National Press Photographers Association Code of Ethics
Poynter.org: Checklist for Recording Phone Conversations
Poynter.org: Balancing Business with Pressures and Journalism Values
Citizen Journalism Code of Ethics
Center for International Media Ethics
Chicago-based organization has a goal supporting journalists in "maintaining high ethical standards that contribute to the media's consolidation as a fourth power in their country's governance."
Sunshine Week Open Meetings
Events the week of March 12 promote open records.
Poynter On-Call Ethics
Poynter Institute professionals help with ethical issues reporters face. Call the toll-free number on the website.
API: Managing and Reporting a News Crisis
A page of tips with links off to stories and how they were handled. Great teaching tool.
National Coalition Against Censorship
"Free Expression After September 11th - An Online Index" site explores censorship in the wake of the terrorist attacks.
MediaPeace.org
A Paris-based, United Nations-sponsored institute within the University for Peace, set up by the UN in Costa Rica in 1980. The site includes annotated research sites on issues related to the interactions between media, conflict, peace and security.
SPJ Ethics Page
Codes of ethics, resources page, tip sheets/Q&A, message board and hotline.
Cyberjournalist.net: Ethics and Credibility
Feed of stories and blog posts on web ethics issues, etc.
Ethics on Campus: Journalism and College Newspapers
A great collection of tips and issues from Hofstra University.
Fairness and Accuracy in News Reporting
Harvard University: The Pluralism Project
A must-bookmark for anyone reporting on religion or ethics. Run by the Committee on the Study of Religion, this site offers current research, media resources, news stories and much, much more.
The Committee of Concerned Journalists
This is a group of reporters, editors, producers, publishers, owners and academics worried about the future of the profession, sponsors forums, etc.
National Freedom of Information Coalition
AJR: Journalists Are Questioning News Embargos
Resources for Journalism Ethics
From Steve Buttry.
MSN: Top Web News Gaffes
A few examples of publishing too soon.
World Association for Christian Communications
A media watchdog organization from England that offers an alternative perspective than the mainstream media's view of values and religious issues. Has commentary on the coverage of the 9-11 tragedies.
Indiana University Index of Journalism Ethics Cases
Ethics Matters Column from News Photographer Magazine
Yahoo!'s Links to Ethics
A handy collection of resources.
Faking Images in Photojournalism
A student project with some great links.
Photojournalism Ethics Timeless Issues
A paper from Paul Martin Lester, Ph.D. at Cal State Fullerton.
Poynter.org: Controversy Over NPPA Prize Photo
The image shows a woman being sexually assaulted during the violent culmination of Mardi Gras in Seattle last year. More discussion about the photo on the National Press Photographers Association site.
PressWise.org.uk: Global Directory of Journalism Codes
This site has one-stop shopping for ethics sites.
Journalism Ethics Directory
A small directory from San Francisco State University.
Media Ethics Directory
About a dozen links to various organizations.
Sree's Photo Ethics Page
Links and samples from a Columbia University professor.
Codes of Ethics in Asian Countries
Guide to Taping Conversations in All 50 States
From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Poynter.org: Checklist for Recording Phone Conversations
Reporting on Suicide: Recommendations for the Media
A tips and ideas sheet from the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School. Designed to help journalists cover suicide responsibly.
RTDNA: Social Media Guidelines
Radio TV Digital News Association established guidelines for using Twitter and Facebook.
The Privacy Paradox Online
From the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.
Slate's Scott Shuger: Journalism Ethics
Shuger weighs in on the USA Today-Palestinian suicide bomber issue.
Ethics and Public Policy Center
A Washington think-tank that puts together seminars and studies.
National Freedom of Information Coalition
Online Journalism Ethics
Ethics for cyberjournaists from the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
Journalism Ethics at College Newspapers
A great site by Francis Frizzo at Hofstra University.
PBS Bloodlines
This is an independent discussion site that accompanies the show about how conflicts at the intersection of science and the courts are defining the ways Americans will deal with the ethical, legal and social dilemmas created by new life technologies. The official site for the show is at PBS.org.
Campus Weblines: Journalism Ethics
A short primer from the New York Times on the Web.
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly
The online companion to the PBS series Religion and Ethics Newsweekly, hosted by Bob Abernethy.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
European Journalism Codes of Ethics
DigitalCustom: Model Ethics Guidelines
Basic ethics tips for news, travel and nature editors.
Codes of Ethics in Asian Countries
Ethics and Public Policy Center
A Washington think-tank that puts together seminars and studies.
APME National Credibility Roundtables Project
Indiana University: Journalism Ethics Cases Online
University of Missouri: Center for Religion, the Professions, and the Public
Ethics Guide for Public Radio Journalism
Current Online: Ethics in Public Broadcasting
EthicNet: European Codes of Journalism Ethics
FAIR: Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
American Society of Business Publication Editors: Guide to Preferred Editorial Practices
Journalism Ethics for the Global Citizen
University of Minnesota: Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law
University of Hawaii: Web Resources for Studying Journalism Ethics
National Freedom of Information Coalition
Online Journalism Ethics
Ethics for cyberjournaists from the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
Journalism Ethics at College Newspapers
A great site by Francis Frizzo at Hofstra University.
Campus Weblines: Journalism Ethics
A short primer from the New York Times on the Web.
Religion and Ethics Newsweekly
The online companion to the PBS series Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, hosted by Bob Abernethy.
European Journalism Codes of Ethics
Spot.Us
Warning: There may ethical concerns with content produced on this site! This community funded journalism site is a nonprofit project of the Center for Media Change. The public can commission journalists to do investigations on important and perhaps overlooked stories. All donations are tax deductible and if a news organization buys exclusive rights to the content, your donation will be reimbursed.
MyGazines.com
Encourages people to copy and upload popular magazines on newsstands. Run by an offshore company that's working around digital piracy laws. You can use the site to look up past issues of publications, but there are ethical concerns.
Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy Statement
Salary.com
A comprehensive career, salary site.
Diversityinc.com
Warehouse site uses news stories and depth reporting to cover diversity in the business world.
SalaryExpert.com
A free provider of salary information from a veteran compensation and benefits consulting firm. It site shows pay data for over 30,000 jobs and displays pay data for more than 45,000 U.S./Canada cities.
Assn. of Area Business Publications
CNNfn.com's Financial Briefs
Short, breaking stories on stocks, tech and more.
CapitalistPig.com
Financial and investor news.
Tip'd
Financial tips site.
Treasury Direct Government Site
Interest.com
Publishing consumer financial information since 1995. Consumers can compare mortgage, auto, CD and credit card rates for financial institutions across the country. The site also publishes daily analysis on the financial markets and how they impact mortgage rates. It can provide journalists with the average interest rate on popular mortgage loan products for any day for the past two years.
BankRate.com
Surveys thousands of U.S. institutions about the best loan and credit card rates.
How Much Is That?
A database of facts regarding various monetary values, etc. Good for conversions.
Bankrate.com Gas Price Calculators
Enewswire.com's Financial News
Updates every 15 minutes.
Motley Fool Mutual Funds Page
Great background, facts, projected returns and other resources.
IndexFunds.com
A great library, video and other information presented in a semi-blog format.
U.S. Public Interest Research Groups
Transportation, healthcare, money and politics, media reform, tax and budget, law, higher education and environmental issues.
Lowcards Free Credit Card Guide
Download a handbook that helps clarify confusion in the credit card industry.
USA.gov: Replacing Vital Documents
Tips on how to replace documents that could be stolen or lost in a disaster.
MoneyAisle
Look for interest rates on long- and short-term savings.
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FinanceCCH.com: Retirement Planning Calculator
CNNMoney.com: Retirement Planning Calculator
AOL Retirement Planning Calculator
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MORTGAGES
CARS
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INVESTOR GROUPS
PREMIUM SITES FOR SERIOUS INVESTORS
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U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Site includes data tables, newsroom, digital library, RSS feed and a handy U.S. Economy at a Glance section.
DueDee.com
A stock market research investment site. Traders share tips, etc.
RentoMeter
Enter your address and rent and it compares what others in your neighborhood are paying.
Columbia University: Writing About Derivatives
American Bankruptcy Institute
Newsroom, links, publications and experts.
PC Magazine's Undiscovered Websites: Money and Careers
From November, 2007, a great collection of sites that provide shortcuts to many business sites.
The Biz Toolkit
From the James J. Hill Reference Library, this free site offers links to various business research topics.
National Institute on Retirement Security
Planet Retail
Track business trends with in-depth company profiles, market analysis, virtual tours and breaking news from a market intelligence company.
NPR: Planet Money
A great blog about the economy and personal finance.
Bellwether Report
Investor analyst site has helpful media resources section.
MAPLight.org: Money and Politics
Database makes connections between legislative votes and campaign donations.
RealtyTrac
Map allows you to track foreclosures nationwide.
ConsumerSearch.com
Reviews on thousands of consumer products, organized by type of product. It includes a searchable database. It's very helpful for getting a quick snapshot of a new product you might be writing about.
Super Couponing
Coupons galore, but the site also offers consumer shopping and savings tips that are helpful for readers.
Coupon Mom
Coupons galore, but the site also offers consumer shopping and savings tips that are helpful for readers.
World Privacy Forum
Nonprofit that helps identity theft victims.
Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
Nonprofit that helps identity theft victims.
Forbes Investopedia
Dictionary of business terms, articles, tutorials, calculators and other helpful tools.
Credit Card.com: Identity Theft Tips
Tips on what to do if someone steals your identity, credit cards, etc.
National Credit Union Administration Deposit Insurance Estimator
FDIC: Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator
Bauer Financial
Ranks banks and offers critiques free on its web site.
My FICO
For a fee, this site will get you a copy of your credit score.
Employee Benefit Research Corp.: Savings Rate Analysis
Projects savings/investments over periods of time. Click on "Ballpark Estimate" tool.
T. Rowe Price: Retirement Calculator
Wall Street Journal Wallet Blog
Personal finance, investing news and trends.
Fare Compare
Compare competitive airline fares on this site.
GRA Research Hotlinks
More than 100 links on global economic, political and business research.
Industry Research Desk
Tools for researching specific companies, industries and manufacturing processes.
ShareSleuth
An independent Web-based reporting aimed at "exposing securities fraud and corporate chicanery."
Spending Smart Blog
Consumer advice from the Allentown (Pa.) Morning Call.
Taxable Talk
Interesting blog items and news from Russ Fox, E.A., of Clayton Financial and Tax of Irvine, Calif.
BetsyBlog
Tips from syndicated finance columnist.
RetailMeNot
Coupon site includes codes, shopping tips, etc.
BeatMyPrice.com
Comparison shopping site.
FatWallet.com
Lists retailers and best deals.
PriceGrabber.com
Comparison shopping site.
National Sports Journalism Center
Indiana University organization features blogs and columns about trends in the industry. It's a must-bookmark for sports journalists.
University of Oregon: Warsaw Sports Marketing Center
Good for finding experts, research and statistics on sports marketing trends and marketability of athletes.
SportsBiz Blog
Written by a corporate attorney who also practices sports law, this site covers both pro and college issues. It includes NCAA recruiting, lawsuits, NASCAR, etc. A great resource for finding experts on sports law and sports business.
The Sports Economist
Started by a Clemson economics professor, this blog offers in-depth business and statistical analysis of revenue data. Good place for coming up with story ideas.
National Sports Collectors Convention
Helpful in looking up value of memorabilia, autographs, etc.
The Sports Law Blog
Sports law professors weigh in the financial impact of off-field legal and economic issues. Great for sourcing.
NFL Players Association
Site provides background and details about the salary cap.
Sports Illustrated: Rising Ticket Costs
This database compares average prices of pro tickets in all the top markets.
USA Today Sports Salaries Database
Search pro football, basketball, baseball and hockey salaries through the years. Very handy for covering free agency.
PlayoffPac.com
A political action committee that supports a playoff system.
PlayoffProblem.com
Started by BCS officials and former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer to oppose a playoff.
Indianapolis Star: NCAA Athletic Department Financial Database
Use the pulldown menu to select by school, or topics such as ticket sales, concessions, advertisements and sponsorships and much more. You can also sort the data. This only covers public universities, as private institutions aren't required to disclose information via Freedom of Information Act filings. You can sort by football conference, basketball conference or see rankings by topics (ticket sales, etc.)
BCSFootball.org
Explains how the BCS works and how revenue is distributed in Division I football.
Team Marketing Report
Chicago-based sports research firm supplies stats on ticket prices, fan cost indexes, stadium leases, etc. An invaluable tool for sports journalists.
BizJournals: Sports Business News Ticker
Constant feed of sports headlines.
CNNMoney: The Business of Sports
Howard Bloom's Sports Business News
Includes a daily newsletter.
The Business of Baseball
Resources galore on how the game works. Read archives of articles, links, bios, etc. Subscribe to the newsletter.
BaseballTips.com
Suggestions on equipment, radar guns, safety, etc.
GoodNewsforSports.com
Background, research and statistics on the sports gear industry.
JoyceJulius.com
This firm specializes in sports marketing research and has information sports writers might find useful. In particular, sponsorship valuation numbers for the major auto racing series, as well as for the PGA, NFL, MLB, etc.
BusinessWeek 2007 Power 100: Most Powerful People in Sports
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association International
Good source for participation and sales statistics.
International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association
Tracks memberships to health clubs and provides other consumer research. It also can connect you with experts on health/lifestyle.
Michigan State Instutute for the Study of Youth Sport
Great resource for experts, links, etc. on sportsmanship, participation, etc.
Baseball Play America
A trove of information on youth baseball.
Good Sports.org
Nonprofit partners with sporting goods manufacturers to get equipment to urban and disadvantaged youth. Good for finding sources and participation statistics.
American Council on Exercise
One of the largest fitness certification, education and training organizations in the world. ACE currently has more than 40,000 certified fitness professionals in 107 countries. Has research, experts, information on faulty exercise products and scams.
Good Sports
A non-profit organization that works to increase youth sports participation and fitness by getting sports equipment into the hands of the disadvantaged. The group has many statistics on youth sports participation at many levels.
Uni Watch
Blog about sports uniforms.
The Root: Why Are So Many Athletes Broke?
TicketNews.com: Sellers Rankings and Events Rankings
Keeps industry professionals and fans informed about tour dates, current and pending ticket resale legislation, rankings, ticket 'steals and deals', and more.
Team Marketing Report Fan Cost Index
Tracks fan attendance costs for NFL, NBA, NHL, etc.
World Golf Foundation
A collection of the sport's top governing bodies, industry-leading companies and course operators.
BreakThrough Digest
This site delivers the latest health news and medical information.
Annals of Internal Medicine
Studies, facts, stats, etc.
Duke Medical News
A great site featuring news stories, medical controversies and expert databases. It's a slow download with flash, but be patient. It's worth it.
Global Health Reporting
Updated daily, this site offers an easy and efficient way to stay on top of breaking news, new reports and data, and events about HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria. This free site is operated by the Kaiser Family Foundation with major support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
American Medical News
Full online text of the print weekly newspaper for physicians.
BreakThrough Digest
This site delivers the latest health news and medical information.
Reuters Health Information Site
A super site. News stories, research and several resource links for health and medical reporters.
Journal of the Agriculture Department
Lists 117 nutrient categories for more than 6,000 foods.
Health Affairs Journal
A medical and nursing journal.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
MDTV Medical News Now Inc.
A New Jersey-based organization that presents a television medical news program that airs on cable in about 20 states.
Stanford University's Highwire Press
Links to databases of 150,000 articles from medical and scientific journals. Many full text articles are free.
MDTravelHealth
List of clinics, global diseases, inoculations, helpful links.
JPGM Online: Biomedical Periodical
A peer-reviewed biomedical periodical, official publication of the Staff Society of Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. M. Hospital, Mumbai, India, indexed with MEDLINE and EMBASE with free full-text access to articles from basic and clinical sciences.
Medline: Medical Journals
More than 4,500 journals in the United States and 70 other countries.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
The site provides free access to full text since 1980, and includes articles, current issue, search page, etc.
Journal of Postgraduate Medicine: Neurology India
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine
ActionBioScience.org: Ethics on Human Cloning
Archives of Internal Medicine Abstract
Health Behavior News Service
Provides free stories and experts for interviews on the latest research on the subject coming from peer-reviewed academic journals. The News Service is an arm of the Center for the Advancement of Health.
American Journal of Public Health
Database for free searching (full-text available for late 2001 only).
Medical/Health News Index Page
A great reference site with easy-to-find links to several helpful sites.
Yahoo! Medical Malpractice News
Great for quick-reference.
PBS Bloodlines
This is an independent discussion site that accompanies the show about how conflicts at the intersection of science and the courts are defining the ways Americans will deal with the ethical, legal and social dilemmas created by new life technologies. The official site for the show is at PBS.org.
Washington Post's Health Page
A great section for trend pieces, studies and federal legislation news. Features several Web-only features and columns.
Enewswire.com's Health News
Updates every 15 minutes.
The Lancet Medical Journal
Cancer research and other kinds of studies.
Alternative Health News Online
Links to news on many topics, including diet and nutrition.
Healthleaders.com
Look up archived news stories on a variety of topics.
Journal of General Internal Medicine (UK)
Access-able Travel Source
Search by state and country in this database on disability travel.
Med-Line Plus: Disabilities
U.S. National Library of Medicine explains managed care.
National Institute of Health HIV/AIDS Site
This page is full of research, history and other details of the battle against HIV and AIDS.
Medical Liability Monitor
A monthly online publication on trends and issues in medical malpractice.
American Psychological Association Journals
An easy-to-use index of journal articles and studies.
Media Awareness Product
Offers a permanent information resource on drug policy issues that benefits journalists, authors, researchers, and the public. Posts hundreds of drug-related articles from several newspapers.
Oncolink.org
In-depth explanations of cancer treatments.
CNN.com's Health Page
Good packages on health issues and trends.
Centerspan.org
Transplant News Network site features articles, abstracts, studies, listservs and discussion groups.
Kaiser Family Foundation State Health Facts
A database that compares everything from health financing to legislation.
PBS: The Gene Hunters
Companion site to the documentary on the mysteries of human disease.
Harvard Health Letter
Search by state.
CDC: Obesity in America Map
Use this cool interactive map, along with a PowerPoint presentation of many more, to track obesity in the United States.
American Psychological Association 2008 Stress Study
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Online archives from AMA publication.
Association for Psychological Science
CarePages.com
Part of Revolution Health, this site helps hospital patients share news about their health status with friends and loved ones. Sort of a social networking site for patients.
Journal of the National Cancer Institute
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Public Library of Science
A nonprofit organization of scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and medical literature a freely available public resource.
University of Washington School of Medicine: Bioethics Topics
NCBI: Entrez
Search life sciences publications.
PubGene
Biology and genetics research.
MedNets
Search medical journals, databases, medical societies.
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Create a log-in and access the publication online.
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
iHealthbeat.org
Covers technology's impact on healthcare.
BaseballsSteroidEra.com
News, lists of players who have tested positive, etc.
Fedstats.gov
Links to hundreds of government agencies.
Google: Government Sites
Search government-only sites with this special Google feature
FedStats
Studies and stats on federal government research..
GovExec.com
Magazine on federal government and military.
Federal News Service
FNS produces transcripts of Presidential statements; briefings at the White House, State, Defense and Justice departments; speeches and press conferences of major political leaders and spokespersons; and Congressional hearings. Also offers English translations of Russian political speeches.
Almanac of American Politics
Key votes, committee changes and election results.
ABA Administrative Procedures Database ABA Administrative Procedures Database
This site "is designed to facilitate the exchange of information about federal and state administrative law among legislators, lawyers, hearing officers, judges, and citizens. (It) contains links to federal and state Administrative Procedure Acts (APA), reform proposals, and organizational and other resources."
Catalaw
Organizes legal and government sites into a basic catalog.
CIA Biological Incidents--Handbooks
A recently released unclassified document.
Office of Personnel Management
Federal government human resource agency.
Students.gov: Guide to U.S. Government
Governing.com: What Government Does
Background story on fundamental functions and services the government performs at all levels.
The United States in International Context Summary Fast Facts
The United States in International Context Full-Text Report
A 12-page .PDF document.
Center for Digital Government
Affiliated with Government Technology magazine, this organization has people who will talk to you, although they tend to be on the technology-is-the-solution side of things.
The National Journal
A weekly on politics and government published in Washington, put out a Guide to the Web in its Dec. 8, 2001 issue that probably would be helpful because it includes lots of government sites.
Coalition of Journalists for Open Government
A resource for journalists who want to stay current on open government developments or to learn more about access issues at the federal level.
StudentPress.org Sourcebook
Tools for covering federal government.
Federal Consumer Information Center
FDA Tobacco Regulation
An FDA database of every business that has been cited for selling cigarettes to minors -- searchable by zip code.
Progress & Freedom Foundation and the Center for Digital Government
Tracks happenings in online government sites.
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Information from the nation's largest and fastest growing public service employees union.
GovExec.com
The online version of Government Executive magazine.
MissingMoney.com
Some states have their lists of people who are owed money online.
About.com's U.S. Government Info./Research
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
A non-partisan research organization focusing on analysis of government programs affecting low- and moderate-income people.
Searching Uncle Sam
Searching for online government info just got easier, thanks to the cutting-edge search engine Google.
National Archives and Records Administration Research Page
Sections for federal government, courts, textual records, microfilm, etc.
ForeignPolicy.com
Users have instant access to the best the Web has to offer on global affairs, governments, think tanks, libraries and multilateral institutions.
FedNews.com
A pay service that provides written transcriptions from government meetings and hearings the day of the event.
USInfo.state.gov
International strategic communications service that designs, develops, and implements a variety of information initiatives and strategic communications programs, including Internet and print publications, traveling and electronically transmitted speaker programs.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
FBI now gets authority to wiretap individuals, or under the secret FISA procedures, which is also a secret court proceeding.
Govspot.com
Government information portal: world, state, federal, etc.
PoliticalQuotes.org: Eigen's Political & Historical Quotations
More than 40,000 free quotations from more than 11,000 different historical and political figures in a searchable database.
NY Times: Newsroom Navigator Politics Section
Center for American Women and Politics
National Archives and Records Administration
Look up just about anything on this government-run database.
Common Cause
Washington watchdog group includes articles and studies the organization has done on the influence of campaign contributions on Congress.
Publicagenda.org
Inside source for public opinion and policy analysis on dozens of social issues.
PoliticalResources.net
A fantastic site for researching global political issues.
Government Computer News
Leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology market. Blog, print magazine, white papers and more.
Social Security Administration Data on Women
A new site with demographic info. on women.
U.S. State Department Living Abroad Guidelines
Dozens of links to helpful resources for U.S. citizens on exchange rates, vital records, emergency services and more.
PBS Frontline: Government and Elections
A collection of companion Web sites on various political topics.
EditorsWeb.org
Internet portal to stories and news releases from Washington.
The Avalon Project
Yale Law School site that offers digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government.
U.S. Department of State: Patterns of Global Terrorism, 2001
Full text available as .PDF and html documents.
U.S. Department of State: Additional Info and Past Editions
Full text available as .PDF and html documents.
GovernmentAttic.org
"Interesting Federal Government documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act."
National Center for Education Statistics
A complete electronic catalog and fast facts.
Family Taxpayers Network
Look up Illinois teacher salaries at public schools. Helpful research tool.
Birth Rates by Country
An Infoplease chart containing both years and "selected countries."
Statehouse News Service
SNS provides Washington coverage for all the small newspapers of America.
Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies
State and Federal Government Surplus Sales
Search state-by-state for all kinds of items seized by the government or surplus items for sale. Can make for some interesting stories to see what bizarre things are up for auction in your state/area.
National Priorities Project Database
Search state data on socio-economic needs and federal expenditures.You also create your own customized tables, graphs and reports.
The Jamestown Foundation
The organization's mission is to "inform and educate policy makers and the broader policy community about events and trends in those societies which are strategically or tactically important to the United States and which frequently restrict access to such information." Includes a news archive, press releases and other resources.
Citizens Against Government Waste
A private, non-partisan, non-profit organization representing more than one million members and supporters to eliminate waste, mismanagement, and inefficiency in the U.S. federal government.
Forms.gov: Federal Forms Catalog for Citizens
A hub for federal government forms. Search forms across government agencies.
Internal Government Forms for Federal Employees
American Enterprise Institute
This organization "conducts policy research supportive of limited government, private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong U.S. foreign policy and national defense."
FederalTimes
Federal government news, operations, agency management, etc.
ProPublica: How Much Stimulus Money is Your County Receiving?
Energy Information Administration
Resources from the U.S. Department of Energy.
MediaBistro: Fishbowl DC
Blog on Washington politics and buzz.
National Academy of Television Journalists
National Association of Broadcasters
Broadcast Education Association
Studies, news, teaching tools and a huge database of members.
Radio TV Digital News Association
RTDNA: Social Media Guidelines
Radio TV Digital News Association established guidelines for using Twitter and Facebook.
Television News Center
Tips, training, etc.
IBB Voice of America: Pronunciation Guide
An invaluable tool to broadcasters on deadline.
Voice of America: Iraqi Place Name Pronunciation Guide
Voice of America: Recent Names in the News
TVNewsGigs.com
Search by job type, salary range, etc.
NewsBlues.com
Covers the TV news industry. News items galore.
LiveNewsCameras.com
Features more than 110 live streaming video channels from network affiliates around the world, as well as Sky News and the Pentagon Channel. Users stay updated through a Twitter feed and by live moderators that are based out of cities such as Chicago, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles. Users also can imbed the moderator feed into their blog, website or MySpace page. The site also features live weather channels, an RSS feed and a blog. The site can be particularly helpful to TV and radio journalists tracking stories in other cities.
G4: Attack of the Show
Online program features cool web tools, viral videos, new gadgets, movies, comics, etc. Great for tracking pop culture online.
NewsCollege
Loaded with tip sheets and articles, this site features work previously published in "The Write Way," some of which have been updated and revised for NewsCollege. Started in early 2006, the site covers many writing basics, such as tightening copy and eliminating weak quotes.
University of Delaware: Television News Database
More than 10,000 local television news stories that you can easily search and watch.
OpenAirwaves.org Media Database
From the Center for Public Integrity, this site has a media ownership search to include network designations for television stations and information on the nation's largest newspapers. Enter a zip code or city name and track ownership of TV, radio and cable stations in that zip code area.
NewsLab.org: Strategies for Local TV News
Trends and tips on the industry.
Podcasting News.com
News on cutting-edge ways of using podcasts.
Podcast Directory
Seach by genre, most-popular, language, region, buzz. Tips on creating a podcast, etc.
Broadcasting & Cable Magazine
Covers the business of television. "People on the move" section is great for tracking executives.
The Name Engine
Find correct pronunciation of newsmaker names.
TV4All.com
More than 250 global broadcast stations.
NewScript.com
Tips on writing for radio.
Multimedia Shooter
Workshops, e-updates, critiques, columns, featured video and galleries.
Archive of American Television Interviews
Anyone interested in the history of American television will want to check out these often extensive video interviews, posted in 30-minute segments.
Multimedia Muse
Photojournalism and online visual storytelling site.
Online Photo Magazines to Follow
Kobre Guide
Web's best multimedia and video journalism.
TalkZone.com
Internet talk radio shows.
Nielsen: 2008-09 TV Market Size Rankings
Code of Best Practices in Fair Use for Online Video
From the Center for Social Media at American University.
Radio-Locator
Search globally for radio stations and streaming sites.
News at Seven
A cool tool that allows you to create a virtual newscast pulled from stories, images, videos and blogs all linked by a common news topic. The site generates an avatar that delivers the newscast.
Qik
Stream video straight from your cell phone.
Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
GodTube.com
Broadcasts more than 800,000 hours of video, and allows users to comment on videos, which range from sermons to comedies and musical performances.
TVNewser
From MediaBistro site offers news about the industry, ratings, etc.
TVNewsday
News feed and other resources on the broadcast industry.
Assignment Editor
Started by the managing editor at CBS/WBBM-TV in Chicago, this site, under new ownership, is used worldwide to navigate millions of destinations on the Internet each month. Our main users are the news decision makers of the world who decide what hundreds of millions of people see and read each day.
Poynter.org: Crime Coverage Tips for Broadcasters
YouTube.com
Searchable database of video clips from around the world. Type in a name and search, chances are, you'll find some video clips.
BCBeat
A broadcasting and cable blog.
News Blues.com
A great TV news industry site. Links, job listings, insider gossip and contact information for nearly 1,600 stations.
SpeakWire
Translates headlines from various RSS feeds into spoken English. Part of a beta site from Great Britain.
Blinx TV
Database of news and other video.
TheBackhaul.com: Web Crawler
Great for developing story ideas, this site scans the Web sites of more than 400 local television stations, and compiles and e-mails the results. Also a free e-mail newsletter.
RTNDA: War Resources
Hundreds of links and free resource guides you can download as .PDFs. An excellent quick-stop resource.
RTNDA: Bioterrorism Resources
Hundreds of links and free resource guides you can download as .PDFs. An excellent quick-stop resource.
Lost Remote: Converting TV Scripts to the Web
A great set of tips.
Plugged In: Using the Internet for High School and Professional Journalism
Downloading this online publication from the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation will prove valuable to students and educators, station interns and journalists new to the profession.
TyndallReport.com
Run by ADT Research, this site charts how much time each broadcast spent on each topic each night.
Poynter.org: FCC Cross-Ownership Studies
FCC: Center for Digital Democracy
InvestechResearch
Market history, background, statistics, etc.
AllAccess.com
Radio and music industry site.
The NewsMarket
The NewsMarket provides free broadcast-standard video and multimedia content from corporations, government agencies and non-profits. Journalists can search, preview and request video and other content on demand, online, via digital download or can choose to receive tape-by-mail.
Viral Video Chart
Top 20 viral videos on the Web.
Poynter.org: Video Photography and Editing Ethics
Al Tompkins of the Poynter Institute urges the National Press Photographers Association to adopt ethics guidelines for video photography and editing.
University of Delaware: Television News Database
More than 10,000 local television news stories that you can easily search and watch.
Tyndall Report
Tracks what the network news covers by how many minutes the evening and morning newscasts devote to topics.
TV4all.com/portal.htm
Broadband streaming of 250-plus television services around the world. VERY enlightening if you want to get an idea of how other countries view various stories.
Prometheus Radio Project
Support, training and organizing for non-commercial community radio broadcasters.
Broadband Television Central
Focuses on broadband industry news and trends..
National Association of Broadcasting Education Foundation
Education resources, seminars, etc.
Vanderbilt University Television News Archive
Broadcast.net
Billed as the broadcast industry's home page.
SoapDetectives: Podcasts of Old Radio Programs
Use this site to download old mysteries to your iPod.
The NewsMarket
Provides free broadcast-standard video and multimedia content from corporations, government agencies and non-profits. Journalists can search, preview and request video and other content on demand, online, via digital download or can choose to receive tape-by-mail.
MediaLink Broadcast Glossary
Terms and basics.
Your Dictionary.com: 100 Most Mispronounced Words
Your Dictionary.com: 100 Most Misspelled Words
National Association of Broadcasters
News Videographer
Online video critiques, training, news and discussions.
Mervin Block
Tips, articles and other resources from TV news veteran.
TVZ
International TV news reporting site.
Archive of American Television
Blog on TV news.
Vanderbilt University: Television News Archive
The Television News Archive collection is at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Library of American Broadcasting
Museum of Broadcast Communications
Museum of Broadcast Communication: Encyclopedia of Television
TV History
Links, FAQ, decade-by-decade breakdown the evolution of television and TV manufacturers. Look at past TV guides, TV models, etc.
FCC: Historical Periods in Television Technology
FCC: Historical Periods in Television Technology
Library of American Broadcasting
National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications
American Women in Radio and Television
National Public Broadcasting Archives
Public Radio News Directors Incorporated
Ethics Guide for Public Radio Journalism
FCC: Radio Pioneers & Core Technologies
TV History
Links, FAQ, decade-by-decade breakdown the evolution of television and TV manufacturers. Look at past TV guides, TV models, etc.
TV Rundown
The TV Rundown reports on local television news and programming.
TelevisionWeek
TV industry news, ratings and more.
Documentary Blog
News and reviews of the latest documentary films.
B-Roll.net
Television photojournalism site.
Internet Archive: Universal Newsreels
Search more than 600 newsreels from Universal (1929 to 1967).
Mervin Block's Broadcast Newswriting Workshop
A tips section is available from two of his newswriting textbooks. An occasional mailing list is available by writing to mervinblock-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.
Newscript: Writing for Radio
This site is run by Michael Meckler, a professor of classical and medieval Latin literature at Ohio State University. A useful guide to various forms of audio journalism, along with practical tips on writing for the ear.
Live365: Radio Stations
Claims to be the world?s largest collection of radio stations.
Corporate Communications Broadcast Network
Using Hidden Cameras
From RTNDF.
PBS: Inside Local News Documentary
Edward R. Murrow Reports
Listen to audio reports from one of the best broadcast news journalists of his era.
Media Tenor Institute
Features extensive data of up to date research free of charge. There's also a free newsletter sent twice a week with the latest reports about the influence of media in public opinion. A important resource of information very useful for journalists and students concerned about impartial and balanced journalism.
DigitalJournalist.org: Amy Bowers' TV Column
An archive of Amy Bowers' monthly television columns for digitaljournalist.org, a photojournalism site.
TV News Closet
TV news clothing online consignment shop.
Yes.com
This site tracks what is playing on radio stations nationally and keeps a log.
Pixsy.com
This search engine pulls images and video from all kinds of news resources. Browse by category, etc.
High School Broadcast Journalism
Resources for high school programs from RTNDF.
DTV CONVERSION SITES
DTV Answers
What you need to know about the Feb. 17, 2009 conversion to digital TV.
DTV 2009
Government site has information on digital conversion boxes.
AntennaWeb.org
Choose an antenna to pull in local stations with digital broadcast signals.
National Cable and Telecommunications Association
Walter Cronkite, 1916-2009
The Museum of Broadcast Communications: Cronkite's Bio
YouTube: Walter Cronkite Interviews and Reports
Arizona State University: Resources for Covering Cronkite
ASU's journalism school is named for Cronkite. Site features video clips, photo galleries and contact numbers for sources.
CBS News: Walter Cronkite's Death
Includes video, photo essays and more.
Google News: Walter Cronkite's Death
Blogs About Walter Cronkite's Death
Poynter: Newspaper Front Pages of Cronkite's Death
]]>StateNet.com
Links to government sites in all 50 capital cities.
National Center for State Courts
Public Information Databases
Organized by state, this site offers links to more than 4,300 government databases.
Washington Post: The Best State Political Blogs
Library of Congress: State Resource Guides
Provides links to external Web sites and a bibliography containing selected works for both general and younger readers. This site will be updated on a regular basis.
AJR: Cutbacks in Statehouse Coverage (.PDF)
A 2009 study that has a state-by-state breakdown of shrinking statehouse coverage.
CourtReference.com
Offers state-by-state links to online court record search services at trial courts and government agencies. Find court locations, other legal services offered and more.
Court Records Blog
Part of CourtReference.org's site, this blog covers some of the basics of court records, understanding documents, how a court room works, etc.
Free Public Records Directory
Free state court resources.
The Public i
A super investigative site from the Center for Public Integrity. Features studies, links to stories, commentaries and more.
National Center for State Courts
National District Attorneys Association
National Association of State Information Resource Executives
A great quick-reference of bios by state. Also has a directory page of topic areas such as education, revenue, treasures and legislatures.
ActivistCash.com
A great site. Roots out the funding sources of the most notorious anti-consumer groups. It continually adds profiles on the first of every month.
CityTownInfo.com
A collection of information on U.S. cities and towns. The site includes almanac-like reference data, property statistics, local weather reports, links to the official city web sites and maps for about 3500 cities. The site also includes a summary article on about 50 major cities.
National Attorney Generals Association
This site has links to state attorney general's offices. Most attorney general sites, such as New York's have information on nonprofit organizations that make more than $150,000 a year.
Prairie Net: Full-Text State Statutes and Legislation
National Center for State Courts: Listing of Courts
Links to state appellate, circuit and county courts Web sites organized by states.
National League of Cities
Studies, stats and stories on trends in urban and rural cities and towns.
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Information from the nation's largest and fastest growing public service employees union.
State and Local Governments
A directory of links to state and local government sites.
Library Chapters/Associations by State
USGenWeb
This non-profit Web site provides links to Web sites for every county and state in the United States.
Re-Entry Policy Council (RPC)
Policymakers representing Democrats and Republicans, law enforcement, corrections, health and other representatives.
Google: Government Sites
Search government-only sites with this special Google feature
National Governor's Association
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
City-Data.com
This site has collected and analyzed data from numerous sources to create profiles of all U.S. cities. It featuresthousands of pictures, maps, satellite photos, stats about residents (race, income, ancestries, education, employment...), geographical data, crime data, housing, businesses, political contributions, weather, hospitals, schools, libraries, houses, airports, radio and TV stations, zip codes, area codes, user-submitted facts, similar cities list.
State Laws Database
Searchable index of state laws and legislation for all 50 states.
Stateline.org
A news service operated by the Pew Center on the states produces in-depth stories on state-based public policy issues.
Community Associations Institute
Governing.com
Features a report card for America's 40 largest counties.
CapitolBeat.org
Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors is an organization for statehouse reporters around the country.
State Agencies Telephone Directory
National Priorities Project Database
Search state data on socio-economic needs and federal expenditures.You also create your own customized tables, graphs and reports.
Center for Public Integrity: State Database of Law-Breaking Lawyers
Use image-map/database for a list of lawyers in your state.
State Government Sites
A quick-reference listing of state government sites.
Lewis Mumford Center: Census Research
This site lists some census research analysis that is used by many reporters, especially those covering census information. It is run by Merci Miglino of the Lewis Mumford Center at the Research University at Albany, SUNY.
Ersys
A comprehensive collection of demographic, lifestyle, and economic data covering over 2,600 U.S. cities portrayed as thematic maps, informative reports, detailed tables and colorful charts --- all freely available.
CityMayors.com
Stats, contacts, other resources about city/local government.
National Governors Association
Anything you want to know about the nation's governors and policy statements on state and federal issues.
Policy.com
This non-partisan site covers every side of a topic with an easy-to-use index.
StateScape.com
This free database allows you to track legislation across states. It takes some time to use, though.
State Departments of Transportation
Locate State Government Sites
A search engine and image map takes you to official state sites.
Statelocal.gov
Clearinghouse of state and local government sites.
ProPublica: How Much Stimulus Money is Your County Receiving?
National Center for State Courts
Research, newsletter, links to other organizations.
Thomas.loc.gov
Local government sites.
JudgePedia.org
A great election resource that tracks state supreme courts, their elections and news on judges.
Taxpayers for Common Sense
Watchdog group on wasteful government spending. Site includes a media page and is organized by categories such as government contracts, energy, transportation, national security, etc.
USACitylink.com
Includes some links to city government information. Some read like travel brochures.
GotoCity.com
Organized by state and city, explore data on many U.S. communities.
National Association of Counties
Census Factoid Central
Get the statistical lowdown on where you live with a few mouse clicks at State and County QuickFacts.
PC Magazine's Undiscovered Websites: Government
From November, 2007, a great collection of sites that provide shortcuts to many federal government and news sites.
Municipal Mall
Claims to be a meeting place for municipal and provincial leaders, as well as people who are studying government. Has a newsletter, events and discussion pages.
Chamber Of Commerce
A central resource for community, tourism and business information.
Index of State Malpractice Laws
First Headlines: State News List
Scan news from each state using an image map.
National Association of Secretaries of State
Center for Public Integrity: Watchdogs on Short Leashes
An interesting December 2001 study on how many state legislatures have ethical oversights.
Government Finance Officers Association
This association offers background on public-sector finance and accounting.
Sprawlwatch.org
This watchdog group offers a clearinghouse of stories on urban sprawl and the legislation to stop it. Hs a state-by-state summary of how state open space legislation is dying on the vine from budget cuts.
Other Urban Sprawl Web Sites
Dozens of great links to organizations and activist groups.
RootsWeb U.S. Town and County Database
Search for city and county sites.
Public Library Rankings.
The annual ranking of 9,000 public libraries is available in a spreadsheet copy for journalists. A good newsroom training tool for spreadsheets.
ePodunk.com
This site profiles every county and more than 25,000 communities across the country. The site was compiled by journalists formerly with the Detroit Free Press, the New York Times and American Demographics magazine. The site uploads new data daily, including census, EPA, FDIC, FEC, USGS, etc.
GovExec.com
Magazine on federal government and military.
Stateline: States in Finanncial Trouble (2009)
City of Chicago information server
A guide to Chicago city government. Good for finding offices, phone numbers, department heads, census info., etc. See also Chicago Chamber of Commerce.
Cook County information server
County offices, demographics, meeting schedules, etc.
FedBlog
A must-read for anyone covering politics and federal government. Daily updates on what's going on, links, resources, etc.
The Washington File
Another must-read for anyone covering politics and federal government. It's a feed of government-generated stories on global and national issues.
USA Today: State-by-State Population Growth (1790-2000)
State Data Centers
This Census Bureau site uses an image map to link to state data sites. A great site to hit on a weekly basis for updates.
AOL CityGuide: Government Guide
Enter your zip code, city or state to find links and contact information to services, officials, agencies, etc.
Open Congress: 50 Key Senate Votes
ResourceShelf: California State Archives Links
Databases of hundreds of historical documents and other pieces of the public record.
Wikipedia: State Agency Databases
A wiki on state databases that feature information on businesses, licensed professionals, etc.
USA.gov: Defense and International Relations Agencies
This site helps you identify government agencies at local, state, federal and international levels.
National League of Cities
Includes a press room and resources for best practices, etc. for running city government.
National Governor's Association: Greener Fuels, Greener Vehicles
A state-by-state resource guide in .PDF format.
Governing.com; What Government Does
Background story on fundamental functions and services the government performs at all levels.
State Legislative History Research Guides
From Indiana University, this site links to legislative tracking guides in all 50 states.
Cornell Law: State Courts Opinions
Web-Strategist: Social Networking Statistics, 2009
Bureau of Labor Statistics: State Economies at a Glance
This handy image map helps you track census and economic statistics in all 50 states.
Martindales' Reference Desk: Online Calculators
Links to dozens of types of online calculators.
Newslab's Getting the Numbers Right
Robert Niles: Statistics Writers Should Know
An excellent reference primer from the LA Times' Robert Niles on stats for journalists.Start here with several math tutorials!
Robert Niles: Figuring Percent Change
Newsthinking.com's Math Refresher
A great quick-study in figure percentages, ratios, etc.
Percent Change Calculator
Check your accuracy with this tool.
Inflation Calculator
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Currency Converter
Universal conversion tool.
Census: Statistical Abstract of the United States
The complete abstracts going back to 1995, mostly .PDFs of the book pages.
Math Mistakes
Common errors by reporters, advertisers, politicians and activists.
American Math Society: What's New in Mathematics
Includes a 'Feature Column' monthly essays on mathematical topics), 'Math in the Media' (highlights of math news from science literature and the current media), 'Math Digest' (summaries of articles on mathematics), and the 'AMS Public Awareness Office'(press releases, contacts for journalists, and more).
Eric Weisstein's World of Mathematics
No Train, No Gain: Numeracy Exercises
No Train, No Gain: Numeracy Resources
Matt Baron's "Go Figure" Site
Great tips for handling stats.
Exploring Data
A resource for educators who are teaching introduction to statistics, with some basic instruction that could be helpful to journalists.
No Train No Gain: Tips and Exercises
Handouts from training gurus Jack Hart and Joe Grimm and exercises by Debbie Wolfe.
Newslab's Internet Resources for News with Numbers
This site includes links to helpful online calculators.
Newslab's "Getting the Numbers Right"
Phil Meyer's Mathematics Competency Test for Journalists
Project for Excellence in Journalism's "Using Numbers"
Geneva International Forum
A listing of international organizations located in Geneva. The database is searchable by keywords.
MSNBC: Estimating Large Crowds
Steve Doig of Arizona State University uses a process to estimate large crowds. He uses Obama's Presidential Inauguration as an example.
How Much Is That?
A database of facts regarding various monetary values, etc. Good for conversions.
Investopedia: How the Dow Jones Is Calculated
FinanceCCH.com: Retirement Planning Calculator
CNNMoney.com: Retirement Planning Calculator
AOL Retirement Planning Calculator
Columbia University: Writing About Derivatives
John Allen Paulos: Mathematics
John Allen Paulos is a great source for math for journalists. He is a Professor of Mathematics at Temple and is a regular columnist on ABCNews.com.
History of Mathematics
Lots of solid background information.
Newsengin.com
Created by reporters, this site offers free computer tools, including cost-of-living calculators that adjust for inflation.
Online Conversion Tool
Site has more than 8,100 calculators and conversion tables.
Aneki.com
Rankings and statistics on hundreds of topics and countries. The world?s cleanest country, the country with the most mobile phones per capita, etc.
SalaryExpert.com
A free provider of salary information from a veteran compensation and benefits consulting firm. It site shows pay data for over 30,000 jobs and displays pay data for more than 45,000 U.S./Canada cities.
Stats.org
Explores how journalists can use statistics.
WebMath
More than 1,000 pre-solved problems, many with free answers, for geometry, trig, algebra, etc. A very handy site for journalists.
Salary Converter
Compare what you make with sports, entertainment stars.
ExploreMath.com
Animated equations show you how the variables change. Great for working out problems.
Pew Research Center: The Daily Number
Daily stat "that highlights an important finding or trend."
Online Conversion
Offers thousands of calculators of various kinds.
QUData.com: Data Mining Tools and Library
Data mining and knowledge for journalists or anyone needing online calculators. The site features online tools and library resources.
Molecular Weight Calculator
Just input the formula, and it returns the molecular weight to 13 decimal places.
Math for Journalists
Bruce Garrison of Miami University has put together this remedial tutorial.
Homefair.com
This site also has a good salary calculator.
Currency Converter
A great site, but always double-check your findings against another calculator.
QUData: Data Mining Tools and Library
A great collection of online calculators, data mining, knowledge discovery online tools and library resources.
Federal Inflation Index
Calculate increases in prices over the years.
Newsengin Inflation Calculator
Calculate increases in prices over the years.
FDIC: Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator
This interactive application that can help you learn about deposit insurance. Calculate the insurance coverage of your accounts at each FDIC-insured institution.
West Egg Inflation Calculator
Calculate increases in prices over the years.
Auriton Solutions
Calculators figure your cost of credit and the size of a mortgage you can afford.
Bankrate.com Gas Price Calculators
UnitsConverter.net Measurement Converters
University of North Carolina: Math Test for Journalists
KitchenMath.com
Conversion tables for cooking measurements.
Convert-Me.com
"Interactive calculators for many measurement systems both commonly used like metric and U.S. Avoirdupois and quite exotic like Ancient Greek and Roman."
"Math Tools for Journalists" Book
Written by veteran educator Kathleen Woodruff Wickham Ed.D., "Math Tools" explains math concepts in layman?s language and shows how these concepts apply to situations journalists face every day. Cost: $16.95.
Interest Calculator
Determine compounded daily interest.
Interest Calculator
Track the difference a small percentage change in interest can make on an investment over time.
Universal Currency Converter
Contains currency information on 180 currencies in over 250 geographical locations.
Check Your Weight on Other Planets
The Original Tipping Page
Lists acceptable amounts for specific situations.
DeathClock.com
How many seconds do you have left?
U.S. Census Bureau: U.S. and World Population Clock
Database allows you to search releases, warnings and news from the Food and Drug Administration.
NewsEngin Cost-of-Living Calculator
USA Today: State-by-State Population Growth (1790-2000)
Center for Environment and Population
CEP partners with leading experts and organizations to link science, to policy, and public outreach to better understand and address the issues. It helps compile, assess, and advance current knowledge and emerging trends on population and the environment.
Robert Niles: Writing with Statistics
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Tips on writing, punctuation, grammar, usage, etc. Great podcasts where GG answers user-submitted questions.
SensibleUnits.com
This site converts measurements, distances, weights, etc. into objects that people can relate to. For example, four acres equals three football fields or 13 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Very handy for developing graphics and writing about sizes of buildings and lots.
WeirdConverter.com
A great site for analyzing numbers and coming up with odd facts and figures for stories. It's great for comparing sizes, weights and gives the reader some perspective.
Good Math, Bad Math Blog
Blog on consumer math, economics, etc., from computer scientist Mark C. Chu-Carroll.
Employee Benefit Research Corp.: Savings Rate Analysis
Projects savings/investments over periods of time. Click on "Ballpark Estimate" tool.
T. Row Price: Retirement Calculator
National Credit Union Administration Deposit Insurance Estimator
FDIC: Electronic Deposit Insurance Estimator
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Consumer Price Index Database
Select an item (gas, food, etc.) and track price increases nationally over time. Great quick reference for stories. You also can track it by region or major metropolitan area by using the image map and pulldown menu on this page
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Inflation Calculator
Encyclopedia of Mathematics
More than 8,000 entries.
Science U
A spinoff site from the Geometry Center at the University of Minnesota, this site explains science in basic terms.
Institute for Analytic Journalism
Learner.org: Math in Daily Life
Water Calculator
Form helps you determine how much water you use in a day.
Catalog of Math Resources
A great set of links from the University of Wisconsin.
WWW Virtual Library: Mathematics
More great links from Florida State University.
TaxMama.com
Fun with tax statistics.
Mathematics of Tsunamis
The math and physics rules that govern them.
We wanted to share a good example of how to put some large numbers or obscure measurements into context that the average reader can relate to:
Q. Is there some way to put 488 acres into context, i.e., what is that as big as?
A. One acre is equivalent to 43,560 sq. feet or 4,840 sq. yards. One football field is equivalent to 57,240 Sq. feet. So one acre is 76% the size of a football field. In the Midwest, farms were homesteaded and also sold by the railroads in quarter sections. A section is 640 acres. A section is also one square mile. A quarter section is 160 acres. Three quarter sections add up to 480 acres. Where I am from in Iowa the farmers often talk in terms of how many farms a person has. If the farm was 488 acres the farmer would call that three farms or 3/4 of a section. Or just 488 acres.
]]> The Author's Guild
Dozens of great resources for writers and publishers. Legal information, tips, etc.
WritingWithClarity.com
An excellent site from Ken O'Quinn, a former news journalist turned writing coach/consultant.
The Power of Words
Bob Wyss of The Providence Journal has a great site on writing and writing well.
Gutenberg.net: Public Domain Books
Thousands of public domain books.
ClickZ: Seven Qualities of Good Online Writing
An online directory of writing education for journalism, poetry, screenwriting, etc.
Connect Online, LLC
An online directory of writing education for journalism, poetry, screenwriting, etc.
The WorkingReporter.com
Information and links for all reporting needs.
Reporter Pitch Story Information Exchange
Share story ideas, links and other resources.
FindHow's Writing Page
A great resource for accomplishing everyday tasks with a particular emphasis on writing topics.
Virtual Reference Desk
Quick research on almanac questions.
Libraryspot.com
One-stop shopping for dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference materials.
Phaster Lookups Reference Database
Do quick searches for reference tools: encylopedias, economic terms, legal dictionary, biblical reference, quotes and more. Great one-stop reference shopping.
Writers' Forum
Forum members are in the process of writing a debut novel/non-fiction volume of prose or poetry. The online community discusses the process of researching and writing a first book. Members get access to exclusive podcasts and interviews, plus original articles and tips for amateur and professional writers, artists, etc.
"No Train, No Gain"
A helpful site for training tips from newsroom trainers around the world.
Editing a Web Site: Extending the Levels of Edit
Describes lessons learned by a university editing class when they edited a web site.
Yale's World Wide Web Style Manual
Describes lessons learned by a university editing class when they edited a web site.
Techniques for Writing Good Web Documents
An extensive list of specific do's and don'ts, with examples. Many of these tips are familiar to technical communicators but are often news to other writers. Includes a good discussion on when and how to use frames.
Jared Spool's User Interface Engineering
Jacob Nielsen's Alertbox
An ongoing series on topics such as "How users read on the Web", "Why Web users scan instead of read".
Freelance Writing Organization International
A free site that hosts thousands of writing resources and writing links in a massive online database. 40-plus genres, funds for writers, job listings, education, news, submission calls, research library. Writing resources range from adventure to westerns, agents to publishers. Professional resources for all writers, editors, journalists of all mediums.
Newslab's "Getting the Numbers Right"
NetLingo.com Internet Dictionary
This is a modern dictionary of everyday jargon used at work, in cyberspace, and in "the real world." Easy-to-understand, its mission is to help all computer users learn some basic concepts about what the Internet is, how the Web works, and what you need to know to take part in the online world.
Allwords.com
Look up spellings quickly.
Freelance Writing Organization
International
A free site that hosts thousands of writing resources and writing links in a massive online database. 40+ genres, funds for writers, job listings, education, news, submission calls, research library. Writing resources range from adventure to westerns, agents to publishers. Professional resources for all writers, editors, journalists of all mediums.
Garbl's Writing Center
A great collection of free writing tips, resources, links, etc.
Today in Literature
A calendar of engaging stories about the great books, writers, and events in literary history.
Dictionaries on the Web
More than 100 links to dictionaries in 40 languages
Thesaurus.com
Look up words quickly.
Acronym Finder
Not sure what alphabet soup means? Look up the acronym for the full spelling.
Dictionary
Quick reference for word searches.
Your Dictionary.com: 100 Most Misspelled Words
Your Dictionary.com: 100 Most Mispronounced Words
Liam's Pictures from Old Books
More than 2,400 high-resolution images from more than 160 antique books.
Slanguage: Slang Terms
A collection of regional, national and international slang terms.
Internet Resources for Writers
A great one-page stop for helpful writing and reporting links.
Webopedia
Look up the latest in high-tech jargon; definitions in layman's terms.
Netlingo
The Internet Language Dictionary
Onelook Dictionary
A glossary of 743 subjects.
Bartleby's Familiar Quotations
Not sure who said it? Look it up!
Newsthinking.com
An excellent site on newspaper writing and reporting from Bob Baker of the LA Times. The site offers a dynamic e-newsletter on writing, editing and newsroom collaboration.
Newscript: Writing for Radio
This site is run by Michael Meckler, a professor of classical and medieval Latin literature at Ohio State University. A useful guide to various forms of audio journalism, along with practical tips on writing for the ear.
Community Media Workshop
Dozens of resources and tips pages on reporting issues.
E-journals.org
Search for journals on hundreds of wide-ranging topics.
Webgrammar.com
Writing tips, grammar index, online tips and more.
WritePath
Blog on writing, history, e-updates and more!
Children's Literature Database
This database has thousands of listings of award-winning children's literature books.
Literary Web
Compiled by the University of Virginia this site offers author directories, book collections, journals, literary resources, etc.
Lit Line Links
More than 100 listings of links to organizations and other literature directories.
Harvard's Nieman Narrative Digest
Updated every couple of weeks with tips and ideas about narrative writing.
Liam's Pictures from Old Books
More than 2,400 high-resolution images from more than 160 antique books.
Harvard's Notable Narratives Database
A database of narrative journalism samples. Search by dates, source, topic, etc.
Bull's Eye Business Writing Tips
More than 400 tips.
KnightCite Bibliography Writer
Based on input from the user, this tool generates bibliographic information for term and research papers. And it does so in any of three styles chosen by the user - Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA) or Chicago Manual of Style.
Jim's Word/Writer's Links
A great collection of writing resources for journalists and others.
WritersHome.com: Freelance Writing Resources
Chip on Your Shoulder Writing Column
From Poynter.org's Chip Scanlan.
Columbia Journalism Review Resource Guides
Covers a variety of journalism topics.
Obit Writing Tips
Suggestions from journalist Gerry Goldstein.
WritePath.com
Reference materials for writers to address the questions journalists do.
Logophilia.com
Features terms tied to current events. A very helpful resource. You have to pay for some items, though.
AmericanDialect.org
The site selects "Words of the Year." Hilarious.
ReverseSpeech.com
Ever wonder what you're saying backwards?
World Clock
Convert time, date to anywhere in the world.
Who, What, When Database
A cool tool that allows you to quickly search historical timelines.
Common Errors in English
Is it further or farther? Settle all newsroom bets.
Simpli.com
For finding words in their proper context, this directory is also useful for finding alternate words to concepts or ideas.
Oingo.com
For finding words in their proper context, this directory is also useful for finding alternate words to concepts or ideas.
The Writer's Guru
Reporters can post queries about research, grammar, spelling, etc.
Buzzwhack's Buzzword Complaint Dictionary
A funny site that helps you clarify what your boss or client is talking about.
Reporter's Desktop
Several great reporting tools.
Itools.com
Language and library aids, research materials
Writers on America
Fifteen writers enlisted by the State Department to contribute essays (for overseas consumption) on what it means to be a writer in America.
Research and Style Guides for Students
Nearly 100 links to helpful research sites.
Webster's Guide to Grammar and Writing
NewsCollege
Loaded with tip sheets and articles, this site features work previously published in "The Write Way," some of which have been updated and revised for NewsCollege. Started in early 2006, the site covers many writing basics, such as tightening copy and eliminating weak quotes.
LSU's Ready Reference Style Guide
The Writing Center's Online Handouts
Garrison Keillor's Writers Almanac
Citation Styles to Electronic and Internet Sources
Studs Turkel: Conversation with America
Interviews, links, stories from the famous Chicago-based author.
SFLink.net
Puts journalists in touch with science fiction experts including authors, artists and fans.
Openweb Analysts
This company helps journalists and news people with the concepts behind Open Source software, such as Linux, Apache web server and OpenOffice.
Wacky Writer's World
A web site for writers about the writer's craft, the "business" side of writing, and other topics of interest to writers and others.
Internet-Resources.com: Writers
More than 1,900 useful links for writers.
Editorial Freelancers Association
The WritersManual.com
Great resources and industry news.
Writers Weekly
A great E-zine full of writing tips, publishing news, etc.
NewsPlace.org
A search site that features a "Grammar Matters" review section.
Dictionaries on the Web
More than 100 links to dictionaries in 40 languages
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Bedford St. Martin's Web Resources for Writers
Columbia Encyclopedia
The sixth edition has 51,000 entries and 80,000 cross references and search capabilities.
Writing for the Web/Online Tools
Jakob Nielsen's Writing for the Web
Dozens of great tips and research on developing online content.
Gahran.com
Web consultant Amy Gahran, who offers super tips on writing, editing and designing for the Web.
WritetheWeb.com
News for Web users who write back.
Writing for the Web and Creating Effective Online Content
A Webword.com interview with online writing expert Amy Gahran.
Writing for the Web
The basic do's and don'ts from Webnovice.com.
SearchSpell.com
Check your spelling as you submit a query.
TimeTicker.com
Use this database to check what time it is anywhere in the world.
EditAvenue.com
Claims to be the he Internet?s "premier editing resource." You can select English professors, technical writers, lawyers, copy editors, scientists, or more than 200 other editing experts to correct and enhance your writing.
Web Writer Weekly
Resources and links for writers.
American Society of Journalists and Authors
Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing
Tips on writing, punctuation, grammar, usage, etc. Great podcasts where GG answers user-submitted questions.
Internet Public Library Pathfinder
University of Michigan librarians organize subject pages that included annotated suggestions for both the Web and library books. A great starting point for any story.
Brizcomm.com
Aims to be the benchmark for online content in Australia. Includes an archive of content-related tips from a weekly e-mail newsletter; a database of Web site reviews from a weekly columnist and weekly radio show; a free content jobs database for web work and workers; FAQs for content employers and employees; and contributed columns and reviews.
Writing and Publishing Links
TipsforWriters.com
Advice and instruction on contracts, copyrights, plagiarism.
The Beat Page
A literature and publishing news site.
Eliterature.org
Dozens of resources for all types of writing. A great site!
PublishersLunch
News and notes on the book business. Sign up for a free daily e-mail newsletter.
TipsforWriters.com
Advice and instruction on contracts, copyrights, plagiarism.
Eliterature.org
Dozens of resources for all types of writing. A great site!
Modern Library: 100 Best Novels
American Booksellers Association
National trade association.
Bookwire.com
Publishing news, features and interviews.
AuthorsDen
Gathering place to share information between unpublished authors.
Authorlink
Buys and sells rights to unpublished manuscripts.
Small Publishers Association of North America
American Self-Publisher Association
Devoted to teaching authors how to self-publish and market their books.
The Complete Review
A literary review site.
Neil Gaiman's Writing Journal
A regularly-updated journal as quirky as his professional work.
American Booksellers Association
National trade association.
Bookwire.com
Publishing news, features and interviews.
BookFinder.com
Links to 20,000 independent book-sellers and lists more than 30 million books (new, used, rare, etc.).
AuthorsDen
Gathering place to share information between unpublished authors.
Authorlink
Buys and sells rights to unpublished manuscripts.
Small Publishers Association of North America
American Self-Publisher Association
Devoted to teaching authors how to self-publish and market their books.
Arts & Letters Daily
Updated sets of links each day.
3 a.m. Magazine
A contemporary art and literature site that features photo essays, poems, essays, stories and more.
Indentity Theory
A contemporary art and literature site that features photo essays, poems, essays, stories and more.
Corpse
A contemporary art and literature site that features photo essays, poems, essays, stories and more.
Rosetta Project
Archive of lost languages, pronunciation guides and writing samples.
Chapter-a-Day
The site will e-mail you a chapter or two of a book each day. Very cool.
Publink.net
A database of authors, author bios, interviews, etc.
Written Road
A blog for travel
writers. This specific page offers resources for
writers.
Writer's Digest: 101 Best Websites for Writers
BookTV.org
A very handy search tool allows you to locate video interviews with non-fiction book editors.
Usable Web: Guide to Resources about Web Usability
Homesite Journal
A treasure trove of tips and tricks.
Tim Berners-Lee's CERN Style Guide
In the First Person
Site claims to be a "free, high quality, professionally published, in-depth index of close to 4,000 collections of personal narratives in English from around the world."
National Biological Information Infrastructure [NBII]
Federal, state, and local government agencies, and their partners from universities provide data to biological information. This site helps you track it down.
Resources for Technical Writers
Project Gutenberg
More than 35,000 eBooks representing more than 50 languages.