A selection of helpful links for Democrats and Progressives to help you find facts and information and to connect with others.<\/p>\n
Groups<\/b> \u2013 Jobs<\/b> \u2013 Humor<\/b> \u2013 Resources<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n If you find errors or dead links\u2026 or if you have a link to recommend, please contact the site administrator.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n GROUPS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Democratic Party – National<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Official website of the Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n www.democrats.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Democratic Party – Missouri<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Official website of the Missouri Democratic Party Missouri Democratic Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n www.missouridemocrats.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n American Civil Liberties Union<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n www.aclu.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Americans for Democratic Action<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n America\u2019s oldest independent liberal lobbying organization. Dedicated to individual liberty and building economic and social justice at home and abroad. Founded by Eleanor Roosevelt, John Kenneth Galbraith, Walter Reuther, Arthur Schlesinger, and Reinhold Niebuhr<\/span><\/p>\n www.adaction.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Center for American Progress<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n An independent, nonpartisan policy institute dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through progressive ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n www.americanprogress.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Center for Media and Democracy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A liberal watchdog and advocacy group that monitors and investigations corruption and the undue influence of corporations on media and democracy.<\/span><\/p>\n www.prwatch.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Democracy for America<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A member-driven, people-powered political action committee\u00a0founded by former DNC chair Gov. Howard Dean to build and empower progressive.<\/span><\/p>\n www.democracyforamerica.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Economic Policy Institute<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank created in 1986 to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers in\u00a0economic policy discussions.<\/span><\/p>\n www.epi.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Federation of American Scientists<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Founded in 1945 by Manhattan Project scientists to ensure that technology is used to benefit humankind. Areas of interest include nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, and defense systems as well as biological, energy and environmental issues.<\/span><\/p>\n www.fas.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Global Security.Org<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A web-based source of news and information on military and security issues.<\/span><\/p>\n www.globalsecurity.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Institute for Policy Studies<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A progressive think tank dedicated to building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society. <\/span><\/p>\n www.ips-dc.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Occupy Democrats <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A political organization and information\u00a0website founded in 2012 to counterbalance the Republican Tea Party. The group aims to create a more equal society for all by working with progressives.<\/span><\/p>\n www.occupydemocrats.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Our Future<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A strategy center for the progressive movement in America.<\/span><\/p>\n www.ourfuture.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Progressive Democrats of America<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A progressive grassroots organization supporting activists locally and supporting\u00a0 <\/span>progressive legislation and policies at the federal, state and local levels.<\/span><\/p>\n www.pda.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Project On Government Oversight<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A nonpartisan independent watchdog founded in 1981 to investigate corruption, misconduct, and conflicts of interest to achieve a more effective, accountable, open, and ethical federal government.<\/span><\/p>\n www.pogo.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n START<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n START (S<\/b>tudy T<\/b>hink A<\/b>ct R<\/b>espond T<\/b>ogether) is a free 24-session study course designed for groups of 8 or 10 people to study and discuss environmental, domestic, and world issues. <\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.startguide.org\/index.html<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Young Democrats of America<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Works to elect Democrats, advocate for progressive issues, and train the next generation of progressive leaders. Founded in 1932, it is the largest partisan, youth-led political organization in America.<\/span><\/p>\n http:\/\/d.yda.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n JOBS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Democratic Party – National<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Information on jobs with the national Democratic Party.<\/span><\/p>\n www.democrats.org\/about\/work-with-us<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Democratic Party Internships<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Information on internships and applying for an internship with the national Democratic Party.<\/span><\/p>\n www.democrats.org\/internships<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Consumer Financial Protection Bureau<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Information on jobs with the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.<\/span><\/p>\n www.consumerfinance.gov\/about-us\/careers\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Indeed.com<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A comprehensive job search engine.<\/span><\/p>\n www.indeed.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n St. Louis County<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Information on jobs with St. Louis County<\/span><\/p>\n www.stlouisco.com\/YourGovernment\/JobSearch<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n State of Missouri<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Information on jobs with the state of Missouri.<\/span><\/p>\n www.mo.gov\/work\/job-seekers\/state-job-openings\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n HUMOR<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The Andy Borowitz Report<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n An online humor column for the New Yorker by Andy Borowitz.<\/span><\/p>\n www.newyorker.com\/humor\/borowitz-report<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Huff Post Comedy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Huffinton Post links to political comedy, satire and humor.<\/span><\/p>\n www.huffingtonpost.com\/news\/political-humor\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The Onion<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A satiric news site.<\/span><\/p>\n www.theonion.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Political Cartoons<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A collection of political cartoons from around the country and around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n www.politicalcartoons.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n The Week – Cartoons<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A collection of political cartoons.<\/span><\/p>\n www.theweek.com\/cartoons<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n RESOURCES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. It collects, analyzes, and disseminates essential economic information to support public and private decision-making. <\/span><\/p>\n www.bls.gov<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Congress<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Official website of the United States Congress with information and links on legislation, members of both houses, committees, and other information.<\/span><\/p>\n www.congress.gov\/\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Consumer Financial Protection Bureau<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n An agency of the United States government responsible for consumer protection in the financial sector. The bureau seeks to make financial markets work for consumers, responsible providers, and the economy as a whole. It protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and takes action against companies that break the law. It arms people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n www.consumerfinance.gov<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Daily Kos<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n A progressive political <\/span>discussion forum and group blog.<\/span><\/p>\n www.dailykos.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Defense Update<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Israeli-based international military and defense news organization.<\/span><\/p>\n