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C-SPAN - a public service created by the American cable television industry to provide live proceedings of the U.S. House and Senate as well as to other forums "where public policy is discussed, debated and decided--all without editing, commentary or analysis and with a balanced presentation of points of view."
Commission on Presidential Debates - nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation established in 1987 to ensure that debates are a permanent part of every general election.
League of Women Voters - nonprofit organization promotes government that is representative, accountable and responsive
Justice Talking - The public radio show about law and American life.
Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund (MALDEF) - a national nonprofit Latino civil rights organization that promotes and protects the rights of Latinos through litigation, advocacy, community education and outreach, leadership development, and higher education scholarships.
National Constitution Center - Online materials and Museum in Philadelphia established by Congress to increase understanding of the US Constitution and its relevance to the daily lives of Americans.
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People NAACP - the nation's oldest, largest and strongest civil rights organization.
National Issues Forums - nationwide network of educational and community groups that conduct discussions of national problems through local forums.
Project Vote Smart - a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization which provides information about thousands of candidates and elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.
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