» Brookings Institution    An independent research and policy institute with a left-liberal inclination, which seeks to improve the performance of American institutions, the effectiveness of government programs, and the quality of U.S. public policies.    http://www.brook.edu/

» Center for American Progress    A think tank offering policy proposals, talking points, events, news and columns. Weekly email newsletter Progress Report.    http://www.americanprogress.org/

» Center for Defense Information    An institute monitoring the military. CDI provides independent analysis in the form of research papers, educational videos, and free e-mail and print newsletters.    http://www.cdi.org/

» Center for Law and Social Policy    CLASP is a non-profit organization with expertise in both law and policy affecting the poor. Through education, policy research and advocacy, CLASP seeks to improve the economic security of low-income families with children and secure access for low-incom    http://www.clasp.org/

» Center for National Policy    CNP undertakes research and analysis to frame options and to formulate policy recommendations, focusing activities in economic analysis, equal opportunity, community studies and foreign policy.    http://www.cnponline.org/

» Center on Budget and Policy Priorities    A public policy advocacy organization specializing in federal budget issues from a low-income perspective.    http://www.cbpp.org/

» Century Foundation    A research foundation that undertakes timely and critical analyses of major economic, political, and social institutions and issues    http://www.tcf.org/

» Economic Policy Institute    A nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.    http://www.epinet.org/

» Institute for Policy Studies    An institute for progressive research and action to create a more responsible society built around the values of justice, nonviolence, sustainability, and decency.    http://www.ips-dc.org/

» Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies    A U.S. national, nonprofit institution that conducts research on public policy issues of special concern to African Americans.    http://www.jointcenter.org/

» National Democratic Institute for International Affairs    Non-profit institute associated with the U.S. Democratic Party, working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide.    http://www.ndi.org/

» Progressive Policy Institute    A public policy institute shaping the Third Way agenda with progressive legislative solutions.    http://www.ppionline.org/

» Urban Institute    An institute investigating and analysing U.S. social and economic problems and issues, including the New Federalism, welfare and welfare-to-work, Medicare, and disabilities issues.    http://www.urban.org/

» Worldwatch Institute    Analyzes interdisciplinary environmental data from around the world, providing information on how to build a sustainable society.    http://www.worldwatch.org/