Public Policy Web Sites
This is a selective list of web sites for domestic public policy. It does not include sites devoted exclusively to a single policy problem or to foreign policy.
Policy Organizations with Reports Online
Organizations on this list have been prominent in the national debate on domestic policy.
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy
"The American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research is dedicated
to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom-limited government,
private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong
foreign policy and national defense-through scholarly research, open debate,
and publications." - from the web page
Brookings Institution
"A private, independent, nonprofit research organization, Brookings seeks
to improve the performance of American institutions, the effectiveness of
government programs, and the quality of U.S. public policies. It addresses
current and emerging policy challenges and offers practical recommendations
for dealing with them, expressed in language that is accessible to policy
makers and the general public alike." - from the web page
CALPIRG: California Public Interest Research
Group
A nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental and consumer rights group affiliated
with U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
Cato Institute
"The Cato Institute seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate
to allow consideration of more options that are consistent with the traditional
American principles of limited government, individual liberty, and peace.
" - from the web page
Moving Ideas (Policy Action Network)
"A project of The American Prospect magazine." - from the
web page
Heritage Foundation
"Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational
institute -- a think tank - whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative
public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government,
individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense."
- from the web page
Hoover Institution
"The Hoover Institution, a public policy research center devoted to the
advanced study of domestic and international affairs, was founded in 1919
by Herbert Hoover, who later became the thirty-first president of the United
States." - from the web page
Policy.com now SpeakOut.com
"Drawing from its network of policy influentials, Policy.com showcases leading
research, opinions and events shaping public policy on dozens of issues including
education, technology and healthcare. Policy.com is non-partisan and free
to users." - from the web page
Public Policy Institute of California
A private nonprofit organization. "PPIC's current research agenda focuses
on three program areas: population, economy, and governance and public finance.
Studies within these programs are examining the underlying forces shaping
California's future, cutting across a wide range of public policy concerns,
including immigration, education, health, welfare, income distribution, and
public finance." - from the web page
RAND Corporation
"A nonprofit institution that help improve policy and decisionmaking through
research and analysis." - from the web page
The SDSU Library will subscribes to the reports in paper. Check the
PAC for availability.
U.S. PIRG: U.S. Public Interest Research
Group
"U.S. PIRG is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to serving
as a watchdog for the nation's citizens and environment." -from the web
page
Urban Policy Institute
"The Urban Institute is a nonprofit policy research organization established
in Washington, D.C., in 1968. The staff investigates the social and economic
problems confronting the nation and government policies and public and private
programs designed to alleviate them. The Institute's objectives are to sharpen
thinking about society's problems and efforts to solve them, improve government
decisions and their implementation, and increase citizens' awareness about
important public choices." - from the web page
Locating Organizations and Publications by Topic
Action Without Borders
"Founded in 1994 and based in New York, Action Without Borders is a nonprofit organization that promotes the sharing of ideas, information and resources to help build a world where all people can live free, dignified and productive lives." - from the web page
EPN's Links to Other Sites
Topical arrangement with a comprehensive set of link. Good site.
NCSLnet: National Conference
of State Legislatures: Policy Issues
"Legislative Policy Issues" section allows searching by topic.
Yahoo! - Social Science:Political Science:Public Policy
Provides links to organizations, institutes and journals.
