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links were added in May and June

News and Commentary

NewsMap
Attractive and innovative site blocks out the headlines in treemaps, with links to the full stories, in proportion to their occurrence in media sources around the world and in the U.S.

disinformation
News with forums, original writings. Community feeling.

ConsortiumNews.com
The excellent writings of Robert Parry, investigative journalist who helped expose the Iran-Contra scandal, author of Secrecy & Privilege: Rise of the Bush Dynasty from Watergate to Iraq and Lost History: Contras, Cocaine, the Press & “Project Truth”.

Watching America
Discover What the World Thinks of U.S.
With translated foreign news available nowhere else in English
Unique site is a must for anyone trying to go beyond the pap that passes for “news” in the corporate U.S. media. Effects of the policies and actions of the Bush Administration go far beyond our own borders.

Tom Flocco
for honest government in our lifetime . . .
Hard-hitting investigative reporter pulls no punches in exposing corruption and evildoing in high places. Whistleblowers’ venue.

Operation Truth
The Truth about Iraq from Those Who Served
Heartbreaking, angry, insightful and sad writings by U.S. troops give a perspective you won’t easily find anywhere else. Also includes video and photo galleries.

The Narco News Bulletin
Reporting on the Drug War and Democracy from Latin America
Don’t forget the ongoing Other “war” and its destructive effect in another area of tragic U.S. imperialist adventures. “This newsletter relays what the Mexican and Latin American press is saying about the drug war. . . By alerting the English-speaking world to the work being done by many Latin American journalists (American journalists, Simón Bolívar might have corrected), Narco News aims to force these stories—and more honest drug war coverage overall—onto the docket of the US media.” Attractive web site is sponsored by The Fund for Authentic Journalism.

The Raw Story
“. . . we draw upon a panoply of news sources and select those stories we think most intriguing to a progressive audience. At the core, our goal is to unearth and spotlight stories underplayed by the popular press, in particular those which highlight betterment and open people’s eyes to injustice throughout the world.” Updated continuously throughout the day with links to all areas of news as well as exclusive commentaries.

The Unofficial Paul Krugman Archive
All the trenchant writings of Paul Krugman, New York Times columnist and Professor of Economics and International Affairs at Princeton University. Perhaps understandably (from my own very busy point of view), Mr. Krugman’s own web site has not been updated for almost a year; he even refers visitors to this so-called unofficial site if they are “for some reason really really interested” in who he is and what he has written. Anyway, all his columns and writings on all aspects of politics and economics are assembled here and deserve your attention.

The Iraq Monitor
News, Reports and Analysis from Occupied Iraq
Links to news stories, videos, Arab music and heart-breaking but jubilant photos. Continuously updated.

allAfrica.com
Day-to-day life and events in Africa are underreported—too often, tragically so—in the United States, to the point that most Americans are woefully ignorant of even major happenings there. The site posts more than 800 news stories daily and has a searchable database of more than 750,000 articles. See How to Use This Site for a description of the site’s organization.

LoopyNews
Newsfeeds ... and collected weirdnesses
About 320 feeds from mainly progressive, weblog and political sources, updated every four hours. Very handy for scanning the contents of your favorite journals in one place.

Robert Fisk.com
A Web site created by “a group of individuals who share views of Robert Fisk,” Middle East correspondent for UK Independent. Latest: We are paying the price of an infantile attempt to reshape the Middle East, November 21, 2003. Also includes extensive links to articles and speeches by other authors in sections on World views on America’s “War on Terrorism,” Muslim views on America’s “War on Terrorism,” Views on why America is hated, Understanding America’s enemies, Finding truth from lies and deceit, more. Lots to chew on here and especially for understanding viewpoints outside of U.S. borders.

Global Free Press
“. . . designed and operated to provide a platform from which today’s important views and issues may be presented and discussed. The goal is to provide inspiration and enlightenment, on topics that deserve our attention, but give the readership a forum where they can also participate. All stories will allow our readers to comment and elaborate . . .” Discussions of news as well as very valuable collection of articles and links pertinent to PNAC, 9/11, and much much more. Unique feature: extensive collection of media e-mail addresses, arranged by state and also provided as one very long group e-mail copy&paste “to” line.

The Crisis Papers
“An Anthology of the Best Political Opinion and Commentary from the Progressive Internet,” with major updates every Tuesday. Also original and brilliant commentary by the editors, Ernest Partridge and Bernard Weiner.

Antiwar.com
“Your best source for antiwar news, viewpoints, and activities” Excellent regular columns like Behind the Headlines by Justin Raimondo, Eye on the Empire by Alan Bock, many more.

American Politics Journal
“Challenging corporate media since 1988”
Important news, commentary, and toons. Includes Pundit Pap, analysis of the latest spin-meistering, right-wing radio babbling, and Sunday talk show blathering.

Albion Monitor
“The News You're Missing”
“A web-only newspaper with an international readership. It has been published continuously since 1995, making it probably the oldest Internet media of its kind. Over 5,500 articles can be found in its archives. Topics most often covered include the environment, human rights, politics, health, and media criticism. Our intent is to offer an interesting newspaper of the ‘news you’re missing’ in the American mainstream press.” Many articles are free but some require a subscription ($9.95/year). (Free to residents of Sonoma County, California, with a monitor.net Internet account). Excellent investigative journalism as well as syndicated columnists such as Molly Ivins and Alexander Cockburn.

MyAntiwar.org
War and foreign policy-related linked headlines. Also offers MyAntiwar.org blog

mediachannel.org
“the global network for democratic media”
“A media-issues supersite, featuring criticism, breaking news, and investigative reporting from hundreds of organizations worldwide. As the media watch the world, we watch the media.”

Today's Front Pages
Provides daily scans of the front pages of 238 newspapers in 28 countries, arranged alphabetically, in JPEG files with headlines readable. Also a PDF file of every front page.

OnlineNewspapers.com
“Thousands of world newspapers at your fingertips”
Virtually every newspaper in the world can be accessed via this portal.

EuroNews
“Europe's leading television news channel, broadcasting simultaneously in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. . . . an unrivalled supply of news footage from around the world through the Eurovision Exchange, and its public service broadcaster shareholders, as well as from the major news agencies. . . . As a fully independent channel, EuroNews is completely free from any political, religious or territorial influences.” Play on RealPlayer or read the text version.

IPS: Inter-Press Service
“The world's leading provider of information on global issues, backed by a network of journalists in more than 100 countries. . . . IPS focuses its news coverage on the events and global processes affecting the economic, social and political development of peoples and nations.”

Common Dreams News Center
“Breaking News & Views for the Progressive Community”
Indispensable, top of the list.

truthout
News, op-ed, sections devoted to the environment, voting rights, politics, children’s issues, budget, indigenous survival, much more.

BuzzFlash.com
“THE pro-democracy news and commentary site for truth, justice, and the American way.” Very thorough—links and more links to daily news and news/commentary web sites.

independent media center
“Indymedia is a collective of independent media organizations and hundreds of journalists offering grassroots, non-corporate coverage. Indymedia is a democratic media outlet for the creation of radical, accurate, and passionate tellings of truth.” A complex web site with links to affiliates all over the world, with especially good coverage of global demonstrations and other activist doings, with lots of photos.

Guardian Unlimited
From Great Britain, “Best daily newspaper on the world wide web.”

NewsNow: Politics
Automatically searches more than 15,000 global news sources every 5 minutes. Also choose from many other topics listed in the menu on the left side of screen.

Environmental News Service
“The original daily international wire service of the environment. . . . ENS contributors around the world cover issues and events that affect the environment such as: legislation, politics, conferences, lawsuits, international agreements, demonstrations, science and technology, public health, air quality, drinking water, oceans and marine life, land use, wildlife, forests, natural disasters, the indoor environment, hazardous materials, toxics, nuclear issues, renewable energy, recycling, transportation, and environmental economics.”

OneWorld.net
International news and articles relevant to human rights and sustainable development.

Democrats.com
Daily news service by and for Democrats, discussion forum, activist news.

Democratic Underground
Hub of progressive discussion forums, news, articles, and links. A left-wing think tank.

Counterpunch
“Biweekly muckraking newsletter” with “stories the corporate press never prints” by leading progressive thinkers. Also poetry, book reviews and list of “top 100” nonfiction works.

The Nation
“Unconventional wisdom since 1865.” Weekly leftist commentary. Rush Limbaugh said, “I wouldn't recommend The Nation. It'll just make you mad.”

MotherJones.com
The online edition of monthly Mother Jones magazine, “a legacy of raising hell, a commitment to journalism.”

The American Prospect
Monthly magazine that aims “to contribute to a renewal of America’s democratic traditions by presenting a practical and convincing vision of liberal philosophy, politics, and public life. We publish articles for the general reader that attempt to break through conventional understanding and creatively reframe public questions. Ours is not a magazine of complaint, of angry gestures, or of private irritations. It is a magazine of public ideas, firmly committed — however unfashionably — to a belief in public improvement.”

sftt.org: Soldiers for the Truth
Wow--“Operation Iraqi Freedom” and the military apparatus in general through the eyes of the personnel who are sweating, suffering, and risking their lives. Insider, in-depth commentary and news on “leadership failure, ” “shoestring logistics,” much more.

WorkingForChange
opinion, news, and action opportunities for people with progressive values. . . . speak out on urgent issues, read informative columns, e-mail online comics to friends.” Columnists include Alexander Cockburn, Molly Ivins, Ellen Goodman, Bill Moyers, Geov Parrish, many more. Sponsored by Working Assets long distance, wireless, and credit card services; donates 1% of profits to groups working for the environment, peace, human rights, economic justice, and education.

Dissident Voice
“A Radical Newsletter in the Struggle for Peace and Social Justice”
Columnists such as Bill Berkowitz, Ed Hanratty, Norman Solomon, many more, from around the internet and in-house.

Michael Parenti Political Archives
“Here at home and throughout the world people are fighting back against the forces of wealth, privilege, and militarism -- some because they have no choice, others because they would choose no other course but the one that leads to peace and justice.” Articles and audio by the author of The Assassination of Julius Caesar: A People's History of Ancient Rome, leading progressive political analyst.

Job Loss or Gain by President and Party   Roosevelt 5.3   Johnson 3.8   Carter 3.1   Truman 2.5   Clinton 2.4   Kennedy 2.3   Nixon 2.2   Reagan 2.1   Coolidge 1.1   Ford 1.1   Eisenhower 0.9   G. Bush 0.6   G.W. Bush -0.7   Hoover -9.0 note: numbers are in percent

Thank you to The American Assember for designing and publishing this table. See Why Do We Even Have an Economy?

The American Assembler
News with a Memory
Sections include an excellent Newsblog as well as essays and exposes on Media, Bush Facts, 9/11, “Iraq-Gate,” Vote Theft, Peak Oil, much much more.

bushbusting ammo
Continually and tirelessly updated humongous (maybe the most humongous) “collection of images and links to help deliver America and the world from bu$hCorp in November 2004. Our goal: ending this 4-year nightmare of fear, greed, lies, and division.” Yahoo! Group that requires a yahoo! account (doesn't everyone have one of those now?) and well worth it. Researcher's dream site.

The Moderate Independent
not left, not right, just right
Good links as well as original pieces exposing and criticizing lies and distortions perpetuated in the media.

AlterNet.org
Current progressive articles and essays collected from diverse sources. “We seek to engage our community of readers in problem solving, community action and awareness of current events in the United States and abroad.” Important resource (and I apologize for not posting this earlier).

The New War Times
Diverse, covers a large assortment of topics, some not directly related to BushCo. Many interesting and thought-provoking links.

Partisan Witch Hunt
“Its unabashed mission is to expose the hypocrisy of the Republican Party and to serve Progressive causes.” Links and original articles on the war on terror, International Criminal Court, “our corporate sponsors,” media reform, more. Very attractive site.

Recommended Weblogs

A Scrivener’s Lament

Rising Hegemon
Angst filled missives on the fate of American Democracy . . .

Loaded Mouth

Baghdad Rising
Girl Blog from Iraq... let's talk war, politics and occupation.

This Modern World
Tom Tomorrow’s musings of the day, with links to the newest comic as well as cartoon archives.

AmericaBlog.org
Because a great nation deserves the truth

Donkey Rising
The Electronic Strategy Center for Building the New Majority
by the authors of The Emerging Democratic Majority

MyDD
Due Diligence of Politics, Election Forecast & the World Today

way down here
hello, i’m bob ... and you’re not

American Leftist

The Talent Show

Democratic Veteran

Kicking Ass: Daily Dispatches from the Democratic National Committee
News and commentary on the doings of Democrats as well as Republicans.

RuminateThis
News, Views, Activism and a Smattering of Something Else

A Berkeley Economist Against Empire
Reflections on the war in Iraq, its aftermath, and what we need to do to take back America

The Mahablog
“Chronicle of Our Nation's Crisis (the Bush Administration)”
Very perceptive, updated daily, intelligent commentary.

thoughtcrimes
“Distrusting governments since 1984”

Bad Attitudes
Very engaging and intelligent weblog, with commentary on the news of the day, and also a magazine.

brief intelligence
“irreverent thoughts on politics, defense and the human condition”
Can't recommend this one strongly enough for thorough and insightful analysis.

Bush League
“Tracking hypocrisy and malfeasance in the corporate White House.” Intelligent synthesis and commentary.

Bush Watch
“A daily political internet magazine.” News, commentary, cartoons, links to news articles—very diverse web site with surprises at every click. Check out How Bush Really Made His Millions.

The Daily Dystopian: a newsblog for the disillusioned
Another very intelligent and thought-provoking blog, with a fabulous collection of links.

daily KOS
“political analysis and other daily rants on the state of the nation”
Very well-done insightful blog, including a constantly updated comparison of polls of Bush approval.

The Carpetbagger Report
Commentary, Analysis, and Tirades on Politics in America
I like this one! Out of the ordinary news groove, and well written.

NathanNewman.org
“News and Views”--diverse and very thorough, intelligent.

Progressive Radio

Republic Broadcasting Network
Because you can handle the truth!
Programming dedicated to informing Americans “of the growing threat to our Constitutional Republic by the global elite.” This is belly-of-the beast stuff, with the web site featuring the whistleblowing writings of conservative Republican insider Karl W. B. Schwarz among others, exposing the fascistic workings of BushCo, 9/11 treason, more.

The Young Turks
We Don’t Make the News, We Make the News Sexy
“ . . . the first nationwide liberal talk show—a funny, smart, irreverent and entertaining look at politics, sex, news, pop culture, current affairs and personal stories.”
Expect the unexpected. Recent clips and interviews include What’s Wrong with the Christian Right? and What is America’s Fourth War, and why are we in danger of losing? in addition to regular segments such as Kickin’ with Kerry.

RadioPower.org Network
Streaming Progressive Music and Culture around the World
Listener-supported, independent radio streams progressive talk radio from around the dial, including Mike Malloy, Guy James, Thom Hartmann, The Young Turks, more, as well as new wave, punk, blues, and more music.

Air America Radio
Much heralded liberal venue with all-new material, featuring Al Franken, Randi Rhodes, Janeane Garofalo, Sam Seder—live streaming and also now on 26 stations across the U.S.

Masters of Terror
The Globalists Master Plan for World Domination
Johnny Bartee presents Masters of Terror every Saturday at 10 pm CST via Internet radio—and do make a point to explore the many many links on his web site to articles and news on Bush Family evil doings, 9/11 complicity, and blatant lies and misdeeds of the cons in charge.

Justice Talking
“Engages listeners in timely, refreshingly honest debates on the current legal battles that capture our nation’s attention.” Also allows for online participation. Among the topics as of late January 2004: abstinence-only sex education, No Child Left Behind, Mexican border immigration, race in America’s schools. Produced by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

Jeff Rense Program
I have been remiss in not linking to rense.com a long time ago. Not only a radio commentator but a diverse web site, always on the cutting edge of muckraking, conspiracy possibilities and unexpected other things.

Democracy Now!
“A daily radio and TV news program on over 160 stations, pioneering the largest community media collaboration in the U.S. . . . broadcast on Pacifica, community, and National Public Radio stations, public access cable television stations, satellite television (on Free Speech TV, channel 9415 of the DISH Network), shortwave radio and the internet.” Listen online to streaming audio as well as archived shows, with complete transcripts of top-notch leftist radio. Recent features (as of Sept. 2004) include Amy Goodman Questions John McCain on the Smear Tactics of Karl Rove & George Bush and Indymedia and Al Jazeera Reporters Discuss the RNC Stories Ignored by the Corporate U.S. Press. Interesting, from early 2004: His Holiness The Dalai Lama Speaks Out On U.S. Foreign Policy, Against the Invasion of Iraq and 9/11 and “The Crazies Are Back”: Bush Sr.'s CIA Briefer Discusses How Wolfowitz & Allies Falsely Led the U.S. to War. News from all parts of the world and a daily 2-hour War and Peace Report. Funded entirely by listener, viewer, and foundation contributions.

The Guy James Show
From Bonita Springs, Florida, with streaming live audio Saturdays, 3-6 pm ET
Fabulous guestbook comments.

i.e. America Radio Network
All-day live “programming from a different perspective.” Thom Hartmann, author of Unequal Protection: The Rise of Corporate Dominance and the Theft of Human Rights, and Jim Hightower are among the commentators. Nice alternative morning talk show. Not all of the programming is political; check the schedule.

RadioLeft
Express yourself. Shape the Public Debate.
Listener call-in starting at 4:00 every weekday afternoon, with rebroadcasts until the next day’s show, also coverage of events, more. Check out the schedule. The site includes a blog.

MakeThemAccountable
Surprisingly large collection of links to liberal, left-leaning, progressive radio shows and entire stations. Check this out!

Links, Resources and Other Stuff

The League of Conservation Voters
The Political Voice of the Conservation Movement
News and action alerts on wrongheaded, short-sighted, Bush Administration environmental policies, and a link to the 2004 National Environmental Scorecard, with the environmental voting record of every member of Congress. Enter your zip code to check on your legislators.

WESPac—Securing America
Wesley Clark’s proactive website, aimed at supporting and electing Democrats to office and providing leadership on security issues and domestic problems. Opportunities for grassroots involvement and activism.

Liberal Friendly and Unfriendly Places
A feature of the old Turn Left website, which went online in 1995 (but hasn’t been updated since 1998). The best places in the United States to live, visit, and work if you are a liberal—and the worst. Reviews contributed by Turn Left readers, and it appears reviews are still being solicited.

Democracy Means You
Diverse website offers forums, humor, essays and commentary, games, and cartoons. A lot to see here.

CorpWatch
Holding Corporations Accountable
Sophisicated site provides in-depth research on corporate scandals and corruption, all the details of war profiteers, and links to activism and boycotts.

Visual Resistance
Political art and activism come together in New York City. Includes a blog of news items about political posters worldwide, photologs, calls for current projects, and links to artists and other similar collectives. These are the people behind the No RNC Poster Project prior to the RNC convention in NYC.

bushflash
Pungent commentary, extensive and fabulous animations and videos, giant links library—lots and lots to see here.

No Bush in 04! A Collection of Various Media
All the best movie trailers and clips, TV moments, Bush’s own speeches, lots more—including F-9/11 trailer, Jon Stewart on Crossfire, Going Upriver trailer, Zell Miller ranting, Bush lying, Cheney lying, etc.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
“. . . one of the nation’s premier policy organizations working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals. The Center conducts research and analysis to inform public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that the needs of low-income families and individuals are considered in these debates. We also develop policy options to alleviate poverty, particularly among working families.” Reports, articles and news shed light on balanced and humane fiscal priorities and management at the state and federal levels.

Electoral Vote Predictor 2004
Track the electoral vote day by day, as state-by-state poll results are released. Also links to articles, political cartoons, and other resources; see the Welcome page.

Zogby International
If you've ever wished you could be included in public opinion polls, register at Zogby, which declares its mission, since 1984, “To Offer the Best Polling, Market Research, & Information Services Worldwide Based on Accuracy & Detailed Strategic Information.” Includes poll-related news and a search feature for archived polls.

Political Clothing
Official T-shirt Supplier to the Vast Left-Wing Conspiracy

Ending Corporate Governance
We The People Revoking Our Plutocracy
Links and information regarding the movement to redefine the role and legal standing of corporations, including a Model Amici Curiae Brief to Eliminate Corporate Rights. rat haus reality also includes an extensive card catalog of articles, book excerpts, poetry, essays and more on a range of progressive topics.

Congressional Report Cards
“. . . to help you evaluate members of the United States Congress on the most important, and often ignored by the media, part of their job: making ‘good’ laws. . . . Each ‘report card’ is an easy-to-understand graphical report that shows how closely the position on legislation of a member of Congress matched the position on legislation of one or more advocacy groups over the period of up to six years.” A project of Voter Information Services.

Political Links at Tara Thrall Tie Dye Designs
Extensive antiwar, environment, legalized marijuana, free speech and hemp industry links, also peace buttons, peace stickers, peace patches, peace shirts, peace flags, and peace necklaces on this colorful sixties-style web site offering everything in tie-dye. And I mean everything.

Global Rich List
How rich are you? Enter your annual income into the form and learn your position among global income earners. A minimum-wage worker in the United States, for example, earning $10,712 per year, is in the top 11.7% richest people in the world. There are 5,298,920,308 people poorer than him or her. “We built this site because we wanted to challenge people's perception of their personal wealth. And while we're at it hopefully raise some money for a good cause” (a link is included for a contribution to CARE International).

The Worried Shrimp Political Toons, Reviews and Links
Highly entertaining collection of links to blogs, news, and toon pages.

Military Families Speak Out
“An organization of people who are opposed to war in Iraq and who have relatives or loved ones in the military.” Includes letters, news, statements and articles, links.

NameBase
Humongous and authoritative index of “citations of names of individuals and groups involving assassinations, organized crime, and scandals; Wall Street and transnational corporations; foreign policy and media establishments; political elites from the Right and Left; and Cold War history and intelligence.” Citations link to articles or reviews/synopses of books. Choose "proximity search" and generate Social Network diagrams with color-coded intensity of connection. For some examples, see Carlyle Group, Rush Limbaugh, and Pepsico. Clusters within a diagram may be clicked and expanded. Searches for big names that appear on more than 120 pages require paid registration.

Project Vote Smart
40 national leaders, including former Presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, formed Project Vote Smart (PVS) in 1992. . . . a citizen's organization dedicated to serving all Americans with accurate and unbiased information for electoral decision-making. Its policies, procedures and structure are designed to guarantee absolute impartiality and standards of excellence in fulfillment of its mission.” Strictly nonpartisan and nonprofit, excellent resource for information on political candidates at every level.

Excessively Progressive
Anti-Bush and Democratic Election 2004 Bumper Stickers and Shirts
“The single largest collection of progressive Election 2004 bumper stickers, t-shirts and other products on the whole Internet. . . . Everyday until Election Day 2004, we will add at least one new product. . . . We pledge to donate 30 percent of our profits to strong-headed, good-hearted, progressive political campaigns.”

Bumper Sticker Primary
“The Bumper Sticker (BS) Primary begins on March 1, 2003 and continues through the July, 2004 convention in Boston, Mass. It's a simple, market-based and thoroughly unscientific primary system. All you have to do is buy a bumper sticker and your candidate gets a vote. Stuff the ballot box by buying more than one!” Or get a free bumper sticker by submitting an essay. As of December 14, “Anyone But Bush” is ahead with 798 votes, Howard Dean has 669, Wesley Clark 566, Dennis Kucinich 245, and the others less than 200, with Lieberman at the bottom with 24. Site also includes links to latest news about the candidates, message boards, more.

last updated: 10/20/04




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