US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Afghanistan
Background notes and map of Afghanistan comprise the front page. See menu items for further information such as reports from the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, US aid in Afghanistan, NATO in Afghanistan, and notes on Rebuilding Afghanistan.
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
Other
Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life: u.s. Religion Landscape Survey
Website summarizing the results of a survey on religion in the U.S. Contains maps and charts of information for each specific religion as well as bar graphs comparing the deomographics of the different religious groups. Two full reports...
US Census Bureau
U.s. Census Bureau: Poverty
The U.S. Census Bureau offers the official statistics on poverty.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Country Reports on Terrorism
The U.S. Department of State provides an annual report on "developments in countries in which acts of terrorism occurred, countries that are state sponsors of terrorism, and countries determined by the Secretary to be of particular...
CNN
Cnn: u.s. Adds More Sanctions Against Iran for Human Rights Abuses
A CNN report that the American government increased sanctions against the Iranian government based on increased evidence of repression and human rights abuses (September 29, 2010). Includes video speech by Secretary of State Hillary...
US Department of Education
U.s. Dept. Of Education: Education News
This site is from the U.S. Department of Education and contains great information. Mainly this site offers up-to-date articles on major education news. The articles are in-depth and very informative.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Cuba and the United States
Site is an Online NewsHour report on the relations between Cuba and the U.S. Trade, trade embargo, life in Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, and many more topics are discussed.
CommonLit
Common Lit: u.s. Attacked; Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon
In this article, N.R. Kleinfield reports on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The article focuses on the destruction of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City after they were hit by two hijacked passenger jets....
US Department of Commerce
U.s. Department of Commerce: Economic Indicators Dashboard
This site has a collection of government websites with links to all the major economic indicators. There are 19 different indicators listed.
Other
Quadrennial Defense Review Report
This Quadrennial Defense Review from the U.S. Department of Defense dated February 2006 reports on our defense program. Topics discussed include homeland security, mass destruction weapons, and surveillance. There is a large collection...
Other
1972 Rockefeller Commission Report on U. S. Population
This is a report written in 1972 about the U.S. population that expresses the goals for each group of the U.S. population.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: Digital Collections: Asian America
A collection of primary source documents and books that detail the racial discrimination Chinese and Japanese immigrants faced in the U.S. during America's involvement in the Second World War. One report from 1877 looks at Chinese...
US Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau: Poverty in the Us [Pdf]
The US census report on poverty published in 2001.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Michigan State Fact Sheet
At this site you can explore a state fact sheet on Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service Massachusetts State Facts
This site provides a state fact sheet on Massachusetts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service:arizona
The USDA provides a state fact sheet on Arizona from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Minnesota State Fact Sheet
This site provides a state fact sheet on Minnesota from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
Other
American Civil Liberties Union: Constitution Day Activities
Six activities teach students about the U.S. Constitution. Learn about checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, some of the history of the document, and how each of the states became a state. The site also provides teacher resources,...
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Virginia State Fact Sheet
Check out this state fact sheet on Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
CNN
Cnn: allpolitics.com
CNN, in conjunction with TIME magazine, covers U.S. and world politics. Content includes top headlines, in-depth features, analysis, special reports, a government guide, and more.
Other
Illinois State Museum: The American Railway Union
Excerpt from U.S. Strike Commission Report. Site also provides focus questions at the bottom.
New York Times
New York Times: International
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times is an internationally recognized daily newspaper published in New York City, New York. Content of the international section includes top news and issues from around the world, special...
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Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services
The government health site for the state of Kentucky. Includes department information, environmental health, food & nutrition programs, etc.