Civics

• FedSpending.org: Launched in 2006, FedSpending is a project of OMB Watch, a non-governmental agency that works to increase government transparency and accountability. Information is available by state, congressional district, contracting agency, product/service, etc.
• GPO Access: Official Federal Government at your Fingertips: Federal Digital Systems - America's authentic government information
• Our Documents, The National Archives: Offers 100 milestone documents that chronicle United States history from 1776 to 1965.
• Oyez: A multi-media archive devoted to the Supreme Court and its work (organized by date or issue).
• Public Agenda: The Public's Agenda. Public Agenda applies its expertise in nonpartisan research and public engagement to foster progress on the issues people care about.
• Congress.Gov: U.S. Congress legislation, Congressional Record debates, Members of Congress, legislative process educational resources presented by the Library of Congress.
• Voting in America: Voting America examines long-term patterns in presidential election politics in the United States from the 1840s to today as well as some patterns in recent congressional election politics.
• World Factbook CIA: Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for countries around the world.

• Bureau of Economic Analysis: Shares key facts and figures about the U.S. economy, like how much the country produces and how people spend money.
• CNN Money, Economy: Reports on current events in the economy, including jobs, prices, and what’s happening in financial markets.
• Economic Policy Institute: Studies how the economy affects working people and suggests ideas to improve jobs, wages, and fairness.
• Federal Reserve System: The U.S. central bank that helps keep the economy stable by setting interest rates and overseeing banks.
• Forbes: A business news site that covers the economy, companies, money, and the people behind big financial decisions.
• International Trade Administration: Helps U.S. companies sell their products in other countries and makes sure trade is fair.
• US Census Bureau, Economic Indicators: Provides regular updates on things like shopping, building, and manufacturing to show how the economy is doing.

CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online): A research tool that shares articles, reports, and analysis about global issues, specifically politics, conflicts, and international relations, from experts around the world.