"Project Vote Smart, a citizen's organization, has developed a Voter's Self-Defense system to provide you with the necessary tools to self-govern effectively: abundant, accurate, unbiased and relevant information." In addition they have biographical information on candidates, information on campaign finances and current issues, interest group rating information, and public statements and voting records for politicians. http://www.vote-smart.org
" K ids Voting USA is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan, organization that fosters an informed, participating electorate by educating and actively engaging young people and their families in voting and other elements of effective civic engagement." It has sections for students and teachers and reports the results from their mock elections with kids from various states. In addition they have curriculum activities for students. http://www.kidsvotingusa.org
American President
Extensive presidential and electoral history, election coverage and a lively student magazine.
Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections
Find national results for presidential elections from 1789 through 2000. Election information, articles, and a description of the election process is also available.
Campaign for Young Voters
Terrific resources for planning a debate in your community. The CYV encourages and assists candidates in their efforts to reach out and engage younger voters, but these materials are useful for anyone organizing a candidate debate.
Civic Mind
An online community for education about law and democracy. Contains many useful resource links.
Class Brain
A fun, interactive website with articles about current political issues and events featured in an ongoing political column. Also contains links to sites with information about presidents.
CNN Inside Politics
Features up-to-the-minute political news.
CNN Student News
News just for students.
Commission on Presidential Debates
Find information about the history of debates, as well as information on DebateWatch events.
C-SPAN
Public affairs on the web.
Democracy in Action
Follow the 2004 presidential campaign with original content and links to the best available sources for information.
D-Net
An interactive online voter guide with nonpartisan, state-specific election information. Enter your zip code to read and compare candidate statements, suggest issues you care about and learn about the election process in your community.
Education World
A place where educators can find information on a variety of topics and political issues.
E-The People
Encourages active citizens to connect with their government and each other. Includes resources to sign a petition, write a letter and create a petition.
Living Room Candidate
View a selection of campaign ads for each election year from 1952 to 1996. Also includes an analysis of each major party's advertising campaign, and a map showing election results.
Newseum
Interactive and informative website features presidential campaign photographs, newspaper front pages, archival television and radio broadcast materials.
Politics1
An informative, easy to use site with nonpartisan information that includes extensive coverage of federal and state politics, a guide to political parties, and a great collection of campaign buttons.
Presidential Inaugural Addresses
Read inaugural addresses from George Washington to George W. Bush and the text to the Executive Oath of Office.
Professional Cartoonists Index
Lesson plans for using editorial cartoons as a teaching tool.
Public Agenda
Public Agenda Online offers its issue guide for the 2004 election campaign, First Choice - Know What You Want Before You Choose Who You Want. First Choice takes what will likely be the key issues of this year's national campaign and challenges you to think about those issues and make truly informed decisions.
Pure Politics
Provides a solid foundation of education, news and entertainment about politics and government.
Rock the Vote
A nonpartisan organization dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and to helping young people realize and utilize their power to affect change in the civic and political lives of their community.
Scholastic News Online Election 2004
Kids can participate in interactive learning activities like: "How to Run for President" where they learn about the steps to becoming President.
Time for Kids
The news, information and exploration destination for kids.
White House for Kids
Take a tour of the White House with Presidential pets as guides! Learn more about the White House and President.
White House for Kids Teacher & Parent Guide
This guide provides ideas about how to use the White House for Kids website in the classroom and at home.
Yahoos List of Parties and Groups
Links to a wide-ranging list of parties and groups, including political parties around the world.
Youth Vote Coalition
News for youth on issues about politics and the political process.
This site has information about voting registration and state requirements to vote in your state.
