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US Presidential Election Maps: 1860-1996
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/elections/maps
He won by how much?! Now you can find out at this very easy to use site hosted by the University of Virginia. Provides maps showing the popular and electoral votes for each presidential election from 1860 through 1996.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Living Room Candidate
http://www.livingroomcandidate.org/
Watch videos or read transcripts of campaign commercials from Eisenhower and Stevenson through Obama and McCain. Commercials are viewable by election year, commercial type or issue covered. Also includes election overviews and results. From the American Museum of the Moving Image.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Opensecrets.org
http://www.opensecrets.org
This site, from the non-partisan Center for Responsive Politics, gives you everything you need to know about political campaign contributions. Discover who gave what to whom and when. Detailed information on PACS, industries, and special interest groups is provided.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Project Vote Smart
http://www.vote-smart.org
A "just the facts" approach to elected officials in and candidates for state and federal office. Provides background and contact information, voting record, interest group ratings, and links to campaign finance data. The "Find Your Representative" feature is particularly useful.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Federal Election Commission
http://www.fec.gov
Your one stop website for searching for federal election laws, the Federal Election Commission website has information readily available for voters, candidates, parties, and PACs along with many useful historic and demographic charts and reports. The Quick Answers section is a quick link to a wealth of information. This site is searchable.
Subjects:   Elections & Voting  

Organization of American States
http://www.oas.org
The official site of the OAS. Presents news, documents, outreach programs, and information on member states. Available in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
Subjects:   International Governments  

NATO
http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/index.htm
The North American Treaty Organization's official web site includes information on the mission and structure of NATO, current issues and operations, member countries and NATO publications. The site is available in both English and French.
Subjects:   International Governments  

European Parliament
http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/public/default_en.htm
Online home of the European Parliament and its members. Find information about sessions, agendas, representatives, lobbyists and more.
Subjects:   International Governments  

United Nations (UN)
http://www.un.org
Read the latest news from the United Nations (UN) News Service, learn about the UN Charter, and who's who in the organization. Find out more about current hotspots and peacekeeping operations. Free access to the Official Documents of the United Nations database is also now available.
Subjects:   International Governments  

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
http://www.dec.ny.gov/
An extensive website with resources on wildlife, environmental regulations, recreation, recycling and conservation.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

New York City Council
http://council.nyc.gov
What is the City Council? Who are its members? What do they do? These questions, along with meeting schedules and a searchable index of local laws, are answered at this site.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

New York State Archives
http://www.archives.nysed.gov/aindex.shtml
The official repository of New York State Government records having permanent legal and historical value. It has custody of legislative, judicial and executive agency records.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

New York State Local Government Information Locator
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/ils
This site, hosted by the New York State Library, provides a single point of access to information services provided by New York State Government agencies, the State Legislature and the Judiciary.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

New York State's Official Web Site
http://www.ny.gov/
This well-structured official web site is where you will find a range of important information about New York State. Under the Government Agencies section, you can access the "Citizens Access to Government Agencies" to research State, Local and Federal Government statistics, policies and programs.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

New York State Senate
http://www.nysenate.gov/
Find information about the Senate and current legislation.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

New York State Assembly
http://assembly.state.ny.us/
Find information about the Assembly and current legislation.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

Office of the Queens Borough President
http://www.queensbp.org
Here's a user-friendly site where Queens residents can register complaints, ask questions and communicate concerns, as well as learn about a broad range of helpful services, cultural events, historical information and more. Browsable and searchable.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

NYC.gov
http://www.nyc.gov
New York City's official web site contains a wealth of information for anyone living in, doing business in or simply visiting the city. Includes sections on city agencies and officials, housing, education, transportation, business assistance, events, public parks and much more. Also links to information on each of the five boroughs.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

New York City Polling Places
http://vote.nyc.ny.us/pollingplaces.html
Ready to vote for the first time, but not sure where to go? Use the City of New York's online poll finder. Simply input an address in any of the five boroughs and your polling place will appear instantly along with a map and transporation information.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

NYC Department of Records
http://www.nyc.gov/records
This fully searchable site from the City of New York is a premier location for vital records, census, city directories, and an astounding collection of one million photographs. For family histories or New York landmarks, the holdings which date from the late seventeenth century to the present, will supply a bounty of information.
Subjects:   NY Local & State  

FactCheck.org
http://www.factcheck.org
A non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to monitoring the accuracy of political ads, speeches, debates, interviews and news releases. A project of the University of Pennsylvania's Annenberg Public Policy Center.
Subjects:   Politics  

RealClearPolitics
http://www.realclearpolitics.com
Can't wait to get home to turn on your favorite news channel? Read the newspaper while listening to talk radio? Then you are a political junkie and RealClearPolitics is the web site for you! Extensive links to news, polls, and opinion from both sides of the political aisle.
Subjects:   Politics  

Politics Line
http://www.politics-line.com/
A well balanced collection of opinion pieces from both sides of the political aisle. Items are organized by political slant, date of publication, and also by columnist. Updated daily.
Subjects:   Politics  

The Papers of George Washington
http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/
The University of Virginia designed and manages this site that allows the public to view select journal entries, addresses, letters and portraits of George Washington plus maps and sketches from that era.
Subjects:   George Washington  

Adams Family Papers
http://www.masshist.org/digitaladams/aea/index.html
Browse the Massachusetts Historical Society website to access the diaries, correspondence, and autobiography of John Adams.
 

Monticello, the Home of Thomas Jefferson
http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson
Useful web site to browsers and researcher alike who can research various collections and gain access to other valuable Jefferson web links.
Subjects:   Thomas Jefferson  

Thomas Jefferson on Politics and Government
http://etext.virginia.edu/jefferson/quotations/
Over 2700 excerpts from Jefferson's writings provides a distillation of Jefferson's political philosophy.
Subjects:   Thomas Jefferson  

Abraham Lincoln Research Site
http://rogerjnorton.com/Lincoln2.html
This site created by an American history teacher is encyclopedic in its coverage of important and trivial content, and host to links on Lincoln geneaology, homes, lesson plans, museums, writings and much more.
 

American President: Resource on the US Presidents
http://millercenter.org/president
The Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia presents evaluations by leading historians and political scientists of American Presidents and their presidencies. Their web page includes a fact sheet; resource panel of images, articles, and other links; a presidency in history panel providing key events, first lady and cabinet member biographies, and multimedia links.
Subjects:   U.S. History  

Theodore Roosevelt Association
http://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/
Under the auspices of the Theodore Roosevelt Association users can access a photographic biography, hear TR's voice, read full text of his autobiography and other works, link to historic TR sites around the country and much more.
Subjects:   Theodore Roosevelt  

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
A wealth of information, arranged by topic, covers important topics including diseases and conditions, drugs and food, aging, childcare, safety, disasters, and emergencies. Lots of health-related information, plus resources to find nursing homes and physicians.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  Health  

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
http://www.hud.gov
HUD's "Homes and Communities" website has useful resources for current and potential home buyers, landlords, and tenants, along with information on homes for sale, government housing programs, and information on housing laws. Site is searchable and available in Spanish.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  Housing  

Internal Revenue Service
http://www.irs.gov/
File your taxes online or download tax forms. Get tax-related news and assistance. A Spanish language version is available.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  

United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
http://www.uspto.gov/
Free database lets you search for existing patents and trademarks online. Features "quick search" for easy access to information by item name, keywords, patent number, and more. Images require TIFF viewer.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  

United States Postal Service (USPS)
http://www.usps.com/
Convenient website for personal and business mailing needs. Includes zip code directory, post office locator, postage calculator, mail tracker, online stamp store, and postal forms.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.va.gov/
This website includes information on benefits, health care, burial, and more for U.S. Veterans. Many of the Veterans Affairs' applications and forms can be completed online. Also included are statistical information about veterans and information for children.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  

Federal Bureau of Investigation
http://www.fbi.gov
Information on the history, structures and investigative programs of the FBI. Includes a special sections on counterterrorism, most wanted lists, and crime alerts.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  

U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/
Homepage of the US Department of Education. Educational resources, including programs, research, statistics, grants, contracts, and financial aid information.
Subjects:   Education  Federal Agencies  Job Sites by Profession  

Central Intelligence Agency
http://www.cia.gov
Learn about the history, structure and intelligence functions of the CIA, locate in depth information on countries around the world in the CIA World Factbook, or read declassified documents in the FOIA Electronic Reading Room. Also includes a special section on the war on terrorism. Collections are browsable or searchable by keyword.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  

CyberCemetery
http://govinfo.library.unt.edu
A collaboration between the University of North Texas and the U.S. Government Printing Office, the CyberCemetery is an archive of the websites from Federal agencies and commissions that have been defunct since 1995. Searchable by keyword, name, or branch of government.
Subjects:   Federal Agencies  

FDsys: GPO's Federal Digital System
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/
Full text access to many government publications, including the Federal Register and the Congressional Record. Permits you to search or browse for information from the three branches of government. The successor of GPO Access.
Subjects:   US Documents & Forms  

Search.USA.gov Forms
http://search.usa.gov/forms
"One-stop shopping" for over 4300 Federal forms, including the top 100 most requested by the public.
Subjects:   US Documents & Forms  

United States House of Representatives
http://www.house.gov
Find your elected House official and information about current and past bills. Also find congressional schedules and committee reports.
Subjects:   Federal & State Government  

United States Senate
http://www.senate.gov
Information about Senate history, Senate Committees, and past and present legislation. The "Find your Senators" feature links to senatorial websites and provides for online communiques.
Subjects:   Federal & State Government  

THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
http://thomas.loc.gov
From the Library of Congress, this website is your first stop on the Internet for searching for information on the U.S. Congress, including current and past legislation, committee reports, roll call votes, and more. Other useful features include easy access to legislation sponsored by individual Senators and Representatives and access to the daily Congressional Record.
Subjects:   Federal & State Government  

The White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
Official website of the President of the United States of America. Find current initiatives, recent speeches, and historical presidential information.
Subjects:   Federal & State Government  

USA.gov
http://www.usa.gov
Formerly Firstgov, this webpage is the main portal to the U.S. Government. Well-organized and maintained, you can keyword search by a service or by a federal, state, or local government agency. The website also offers live web chat.
Subjects:   Federal & State Government  

GovLoans.gov
http://www.govloans.gov
It is a gateway to government loan information and includes all government benefits. The five government agencies are involved in this site to create this access for Federal loan information on the Web. It is easy to find the loan information that best meets your needs. You can browse through all loans or locate a topic loan you are interested in. Also by using the keyword search you can find benefit programs related to the words or phrases you enter into the search box.
Subjects:   Federal & State Government  

OpenCongress
http://www.opencongress.org
This website makes following legislation in Congress a snap! Search current bills, voting records of representatives, and information in committees. OpenCongress collects its data from a variety of government and public advocate websites, along with current news and blog postings from Google.
Subjects:   Federal & State Government  

Federal Bureau of Prisons
http://www.bop.gov
Agency web page for the U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Prisons, with information about the agency itself and a directory of related institutions. Of particular note is the Inmate Locator, a searchable database of inmate information and locations.
Subjects:   Crime  Terrorism & Violence  

National Domestic Violence Hotline
http://www.ndvh.org
This hotline provides information and support for victims of domestic violence. Use this site for crisis intervention, links to resources by state, definitions of terms, and answers to many questions.
Subjects:   Crime  Terrorism & Violence  

NYPD: New York City Police Department
http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/home/home.shtml
Everything you need to know about the NYPD: precinct information, crime statistics, career information and more.
Subjects:   Crime  Terrorism & Violence  

Legal Aid Society of New York
http://www.legal-aid.org/en/home.aspx
Visit this site to learn more about the broad scope of pro-bono legal services offered to lower income individuals. There are also links to other local and national organizations and centers which offer similar legal services.
Subjects:   Law  

Supreme Court Decisions Collection
http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/index.html
From Cornell University's Legal Information Institute. A comprehensive listing of cases beginning with 1990.
Subjects:   Law  

Bureau of Justice Statistics
http://bjs.ojp.usdoj.gov/
This site is a clearinghouse for statistics and information pertaining to crime and the criminal justice system. Includes links to sites maintained by other law enforcement agencies on both the federal, state and local levels. Available in a text only version for graphics-impaired browsers.
Subjects:   Law  

American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org
Homepage for the ABA, this site provides information for the lawyer and the public about the legal business. Also includes the Center for Professional Responsibility (http://www.abanet.org/cpr), with information on legal ethics, client protection, etc.
Subjects:   Law  

NoloPress
http://www.nolopress.com
A leading publisher of legal books, this site includes a legal dictionary and legal encyclopedia, as well as links to information and articles about specific legal topics.
Subjects:   Law  

Legal Information Institute
http://www.law.cornell.edu
Cornell's Law School web page has an excellent collection of general legal resources including description of laws and law sites by subject, source and jurisdiction, U.S. constitutions and codes, and legal directories.
Subjects:   Law  

Martindale.com
http://www.martindale.com
This online version of the very popular print law directory, Martindale-Hubbell, (lawyers, firms, faculty, experts, services, etc.) has other invaluable legal resources as well, such as a database of articles and career resources.
Subjects:   Law  

NY DOCS Inmate Population Information Search
http://nysdocslookup.docs.state.ny.us/kinqw00
Searchable database of all people sentenced to a NY state prison since the early 1970's, except youthful offenders and those who have had their convictions set aside by a court. Results provide name, birth date, status, facility, ethnicity, dates, and descriptions. Provided by the New York Department of Correctional Services.
Subjects:   Law  

FindLaw
http://www.findlaw.com
A comprehensive site that covers all aspects of law-related research for lawyers, law students and the general public, including codes and cases, state laws, law schools and associations, and much more. Also includes a lawyer directory (http://directory.findlaw.com/).
Subjects:   Law  

WorldCourts
http://www.worldcourts.com
Information and resources relating to various international courts presented in a very simple and professional style.
Subjects:   Law  

LawHelp
http://www.lawhelp.org/NY
A website providing legal help to low and moderate income New Yorkers. Indicate your zip code, city, or borough, then select from 12 subjects, including Housing, Education, Public Benefits, and Individual Rights. A list of available resources will follow, along with restrictions by agency. Available in 30 languages, ranging from Arabic to Urdu.
Subjects:   Law  

Supreme Court of the United States
http://www.supremecourtus.gov
This website provides information about the Supreme Court, including a link to a transcription of the complete text of the constitution, biographies of the delegates who signed it, and biographies of the supreme court justices. It also contains the docket, information about oral arguments, bar admissions and court rules.
Subjects:   Law  

National Center for State Courts
http://www.ncsc.org/
A wealth of information concerning a wide variety of law-related topics, including short overviews, resource guides, and FAQs.
Subjects:   Law  

Famous Trials
http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/ftrials.htm
Want to know what Lizzie Borden said at her inquest, or what Clarence Darrow said in summation in the case of Leopold and Loeb? Douglas O. Linder, from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, has amassed a fascinating collection of information about famous trials, from Socrates to O.J. Over 50 trials are encapsulated, with the main focus being on the United States.
Subjects:   Law  

Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse
http://www.clearinghouse.net/
From the Washington University Law School, a searchable collection of documents and information about US civil rights cases in selected categories. Current ones include: Child Welfare, Election/Voting Rights, Immigration, Jail Conditions, Police Profiling, and School Desegregation.
Subjects:   Law  

National Security Archive
http://www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/index.html
This independent research institute and library located at George Washington University collects declassified documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. Along with many documents viewable online, the site has comprehensive information on the FOIA process and history. Searchable.
Subjects:   Public Records  

Replacing Your Vital Documents
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family_Issues/Vital_Docs.shtml
Maintained by the federal government, this website is your one-stop shop for requesting public records. With links to other government websites, you can use find information on obtaining birth certificates and military records to exchanging damaged money and much more.
Subjects:   Public Records  

Freedom of Information Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/oip/index.html
This searchable website is designed as a portal for requesting declassified records of the Department of Justice through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), but it also has a useful list of contacts and links to FOIA programs in all of the Federal Agencies. The Reference Guide is very detailed.
Subjects:   Public Records