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Our website is the first stop where you and pro-choice Americans from all walks of life can get the information, tools, and inspiration to make a difference.

The NAF is the professional association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada. We believe that women should be trusted to make private medical decisions in consultation with their health care providers

The National Committee for a Human Life Amendment is dedicated to pursuing these objectives educating citizens, developing pro-life legislative networks, and offering programs in support of pro-life legislation

The ultimate goal of the National Right to Life Committee is to restore legal protection to innocent human life.

Planned Parenthood believes decisions about childbearing should be made by a woman, in consultation with her family, her doctor, and her conscience. Women should have the right to seek and obtain safe, legal abortion services

A number of pressing policy challenges are present in the U.S.-China relationship. As the two countries continue to wrestle over issues related to trade, currencies, and international crises like the conflict in Syria, Brookings experts discuss the complicated relationship between the United States and China, and examine China's growing role in international politics.

The Freeman Chair in China Studies and other CSIS programs analyze the world’s most populous country.

Since the 1949 Communist victory in China, U.S.-Sino relations have wavered between tense standoffs and attempts to bridge strategic and ideological differences

China’s economic, military, and diplomatic capabilities are growing quickly, helping it to emerge as a possible peer competitor to the United States in the Asia-Pacific. China’s economic opportunities offer areas for cooperation and discussion, yet its political and military ambitions still create uncertainty amongst its neighbors and the United States.

RAND's China experts have examined a wide range of issues, including the country's military, political, and trade relations, especially with Taiwan and Japan; its environmental, economic, and health policies and prospects; and its international business and intellectual property (copyright) challenges.

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations.

The Cato Institute seeks to broaden the parameters of public policy debate to allow consideration of the traditional American principles of limited government, individual liberty, free markets and peace.

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.

The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.

The Heritage Foundation is 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.

Brookings experts have examined a number of issues including assessment and standardized testing, teacher quality, preschool and the connection between education and competitiveness.

advocates reforms that produce high standards, accountability and freedom, such as strong charter school laws, school choice programs for children most in need, common sense teacher initiatives, and proven instructional programs.

Education Sector is an independent education policy think tank devoted to developing innovative solutions to the nation’s most pressing educational problems.

Hertiage Foundation seeks to restore good governance in education, including returning authority to the states and empowering parents with the opportunity to choose a safe and effective school for their child.

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education.

New America’s Education Policy Program focuses on modernizing our systems of school finance, teaching and learning, and college financial aid. The program proposes comprehensive changes to education policy from pre-kindergarten to graduate school..

NRDC uses law, science and the support of 1.2 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.

USEA is an association of public and private energy-related organizations, corporations, and government agencies. USEA represents the broad interests of the U.S. energy sector by increasing the understanding of energy issues,...

The Competitive Enterprise Institute is a non-profit public policy organization dedicated to advancing the principles of free enterprise and limited government.

Since its inception in 1991, NESARC consistently has proven that it is possible to carve out a balanced middle-ground on the issue of ESA improvement.

The Nature Conservancy — the leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people.

We're spirited people protecting America's Wilderness since 1935 through the potent combination of science, advocacy and education, to deliver to future generations an unspoiled legacy of wild places.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is an environmental think tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect the earth and improve people's lives.

Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.

Eldis is an online information service providing free access to relevant, up-to-date and diverse research on international development issues. The database includes over 40,000 summaries and provides free links to full-text research and policy documents from over 8,000 publishers.

Contains the electronic versions of 80 books previously published in hard copy as part of the Country Studies Series by the Federal Research Division. Intended for a general audience, books in the series present a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of select countries throughout the world.

TeachUNICEF provides educators with global learning resources and programs. Through a focus on global citizenship and child rights, TeachUNICEF engages students in an exploration of humanitarian issues and inspires them to take action to improve their world.

The World Factbook is produced for US policymakers and coordinated throughout the US Intelligence Community, marshals facts on every country, dependency, and geographic entity in the world. Provides maps, flags, country comparisons, and current global facts.

The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. The mission and work of the United Nations are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter. This site provides current data and articles on global issues.

The Brady Campaign works to enact and enforce sensible gun laws, regulations, and public policies through grassroots activism, electing public officials who support gun laws, and increasing public awareness of gun violence.

developed a plan to regulate firearm distribution to stop the flow of guns into our communities. These legislative steps include closing the gun show loophole, mandating criminal background checks for all firearm sales, and licensing and registration.

Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a non-profit lobbying organization formed in 1975 to preserve and defend the Second Amendment rights of gun owners. GOA sees firearms ownership as a freedom issue.

While widely recognized today as a major political force and as America's foremost defender of Second Amendment rights, the NRA has, since its inception, been the premier firearms education organization in the world.

A nonpartisan, nonprofit group, the Alliance believes that all in the U.S. should have health coverage at a reasonable cost. But we do not lobby for any particular blueprint, nor do we take positions on legislation

AHIP provides a unified voice for the community of health insurance plans. A major policy goal for our members is to expand access to high quality, affordable coverage to all Americans.

To define, realize and advance the financial management of health care by helping members and others improve the business performance of organizations operating in or serving the healthcare field.

A leader in health policy and communications, the Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., with a growing role in global health.

Physicians for a National Health Program is a nonprofit organization of 14,000 physicians, medical students and health professionals who support single-payer national health insurance.