Government Operations

Breaking news and issues on constitutional abuse by the US Department of Justice, INS and other government agencies.

A non-governmental organisation dedicated to increasing government accountability and curbing corruption.

Founded by Ralph Nader in 1988 to monitor the management and sale of government property.

A non-partisan non-profit government watchdog whose mission is to investigate, expose, and remedy abuses of power, mismanagement, and government subservience to special interests by the federal government.

A Virginia based not-for-profit organization formed to protect individuals and the small business community from intrusive and burdensome United States Postal Service regulations.

The web site of the Center for Responsive Politics, a non-partisan, non-profit U.S. research group which tracks money in politics and its effect on elections and public policy. Aimed at creating a more educated voter, an involved citizenry, and a more responsive government.

Non-profit tax deductible organization devoted to correcting corruption in government through educating the public and investigative work.

Includes documents released under the US Freedom of Information Act that reveal government activities rarely reported by the mainstream media.

Topics covered include arms sales monitoring, biological weapons, cyberstrategy, intelligence reform, military analysis, monitoring emerging diseases, nuclear weapons, secrecy and government, and space policy. Also has links to various Washington-based working groups.

Ralph Nader organization working against corruption in the US Congress by pushing for ethics violation investigations, increased transparency and other reforms.

Citizens' lobbying group with 250,000 members nationwide devoted to making government more accountable and ethical at the national, state and local level. Widely regarded as the leading organization working for campaign finance reform.

Dedicated to educating and assisting the public in constructive citizenship, with a strong anti-government bent. Site features newsletters, reports, and essays on current issues.

Nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization in Washington, DC, that concentrates on ethics and public service issues.

Non-profit, non-partisan organization that studies and helps implement innovative approaches to improving social problems and the processes of self-government in the areas of political reform, media and civic participation, and sustainable communities.

Originally founded 75 years ago to fight the pernicious influence of Chicago's Capone mob. Today continues to investigate waste, fraud and corruption in politics and government.