Political Science: Political Parties

A project of the cable television industry, C-SPAN provides live gavel-to-gavel proceedings of the House of Representatives and the Senate, committee hearings, and other public affairs programming through its two channels. This site includes video and audio simulcasts, a schedule of upcoming programs, and archives of material dealing with current events and issues.

Access to content beyond the opening screen requires registration, but it's free and the archives go back at least two years.

Well-organized, non-partisan site offers good coverage of U.S. political news and other political information resources and links. Established in 1997 by Ron Gunzburger, a political journalist, businessman, lawyer, and campaign communications consultant.

Online version of a print newspaper that has been covering Congressional since 1955. Along with Capitol Hill news, Roll Call features editorials, election news, commentary, cartoons and classifieds. The web edition is updated every Monday and Thursday.

Web site of the Washington Post. Access to the site's content does not require registration.

Web-based annotated directory includes links to the sites of the major U.S. parties, third parties, and active parties that have yet to field or endorse candidates for office.