Provides detailed information on current legislation and events in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Editorial commentaries by noted experts also are included.

The ACLU works to preserve and defend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

BBC, offers daily news as text, video and in 43 languages.

Contains text and video news from the European continent; covers the whole world.

Provides transcripts of its recent television broadcasts, and searchable archives of past programs.

Quick links to US government websites.

Sponsored by Rutgers University this is an excellent site for women and politics. One section has current and historical information on women candidates, election results, etc. Other areas include news and analysis, and links to other major sites.