News and Entertainment
The New Republic Thorough coverage of current events, arts, and book reviews
The Atlantic Online The web-version of the magazine that has been informing since the 1840's
Harpers Magazine Largely a preview of paper copy, but does have the index
Slate Magazine Sponsored by MSN and edited by Jacob Weisberg.
Salon Magazine Occasionally brash, but interesting
London Review of Books Narrowly focused with intelligent reviews of current works
The New York Times The gray lady on the web. Must register, but service is free
Christian Science Monitor Objective national and international reporting
The Write News Links to over 1,000 newspapers from the U.S., international locales, college campuses, etc.
Prospect Selections from excellent British magazine ranging across the spectrum of political, intellectual and cultural debate
The Omnivore Good links source to several on-line services, including news from Africa, China, and others
Harvard Political Review Thoughtful commentary on politics around the world
Media Matters for America "not-for-profit progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media. Conservative misinformation is defined as news or commentary presented in the media that is not accurate, reliable, or credible and that forwards the conservative agenda."
Moving Ideas "News and Resources from more than 130 Research and Advocacy Organizations "
American Spectator Investigative reports from right of center
Dissent A quarterly magazine of politics and culture
National Review Willam F. Buckley's long-running journal of conservative opinion and reportage
The Chronicle of Higher Education A review of academic life
NewWork News "Life and Work in the Revolutionary New World Economy"
State of the World Forum Reflections on significant world problems
Mother Jones Still a leader among muckraking news sources
Webster's World of Cultural Democracy A think tank to promote pluralism, participation and equity in community life.
Audio/Video News and Entertainment
NPR Website for National Public Radio with homepage for All Things Considered, Morning Edition, etc.
C-Span Information on a variety of topics, including broadcast schedules.
The History Channel Cable source for a variety of history presentations
The Discovery Channel Occasional good source on science (and other) topics
The British Broadcasting Corporation "The BBC exists to enrich people's lives with programmes which inform, educate and entertain. It was founded on the principle of providing high quality public services for everyone, free from commercial, political or other interests."
National Press Club Newsmakers speak weekly; transcripts available
The Commonwealth Club Hosts speeches, debates and discussions on current topics of interest
The City Club of Cleveland Lists each week's speaker; heard locally on KIOS as part of their Noon Forum
Newsworld On-Line From the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Minnesota Public Radio Home of Garrison Keillor, Kevin Kling and others
New York Public Library Webcasts, Audio and Video
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Last revised by C. Catherwood January 03, 2008