Best of the Web: History & Social Sciences

A site meant for interested readersand beginning students of the Palestine/Israel conflict. Provides texts of reports, policy statements, and other documents from 1915 to the present. Some introductory text has been appended to each document in order toput it into context.

Directory of major information sources, divided into subject areas and by country or region, about and from the Middle East.

Reviews and write-ups on various lunch stops in the mid-town area.

MM is a behavioral change program and national support group network for people who are concerned about their drinking and desire to make positive lifestyle changes.

Contains biographical information, criticism, a bibliography, and links to related resources.

This heterogenous collection contains fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, letters, newspapers, manuscripts and illustrations from 1500 to the present, arranged for browsing by author's last name or by category of interest.

The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs (MNCC) is the traditional government of the Mohawk people.

Based on the MoveOn.org organizing model, MomsRising.org "has a goal of championing core motherhood and family issues in political, social, and economic spheres."

Mount Carmel Cemetery has been meeting the burial needs of the Jewish Community since 1906.

Mount Zion Cemetery has been meeting the burial needs of the Jewish Community since 1893.

Houses 150,000 cubic feet of historical government records, including manuscripts, official correspondence, vital records, ledgers, several thousand feet of moving images, over one million photographs, sound recordings, maps, and architectural plans.

The museum covers all five boroughs of NYC. Use the "Search" box to find Staten Island information.

Contains biographical information, criticism, an interview, a bibliography, and links to related sources.From the Modem American Poetry site.

Biographical information about this Cherokee woman tribal leader who was given the title Ghighua,or Beloved Woman, after showing bravery in battle.

Native American Rights Fund publication

"Founded in 1979 as the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, NAMI today works to achieve equitable services and treatment for more than 15 million Americans living with severe mental illnesses and their families . Hundreds of thousands of volunteers participate in more than one thousand local affiliates and fifty state organizations to provide education and support, combat stigma, support increased funding for research, and advocate for adequate health insurance, housing, rehabilitation, and jobs for people with mental illnesses and their families."

Records of the UK government

Comprehensive information for people with low vision, including a Low Vision Aids department and links to other agencies and services.

NASW, the largest membership association of professional social workers, works to enhance professional growth, create and maintain professional standards, and to advance sound social policies.

"This site provides a directory of State Archaeologists for the United States and its possessions. State Archaeologists can answer questions regarding laws, procedures, current research, educational programs, and other aspects of archaeology for each state and possession. Many State Archaeologists can be contacted by email, and some State Archaeologists maintain their own web pages which can be reached through this site."

NBCC focuses on quality counseling through certification.

Provides information and support to women and girls with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

"NCLR is a national legal resource center with a primary commitment to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families through a program of litigation, public policy advocacy, free legal advice and counseling, and public education. In addition, NCLR provides representation and resources to gay men, and bisexual and transgender individuals on key issues that also significantly advance lesbian rights."

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans serves as a liaison between the federal government and community-based veterans' service providers. This site includes information and resources for and about homeless veterans.

The NCAI "serves as a forum for consensus-based policy development among its membership of over 250 tribal governments from every region of the country." It features information on cultural events, legislative news and American Indian genealogy.

The National Crime Prevention Council's mission is to enable people to create safer and more caring communities by addressing the causes of violence and crime.

Acts as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, and children on Public Law 101-476, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on Public Law 107-110, Elementary and Secondary Education Act, No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities) and on research-based information on effective educational practices. Makes referrals to state and national disability information sources.

Membership organization that helps blind persons achieve self-confidence and self-respect by providing services that include information and referral, scholarships, public education, and advocacy.

Profiles and works of Jodi Cobb, Karen Kasmauski, Maria Stenzel, Annie Griffiths Belt, and Sisse Brimberg, with audio commentaries.

National information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues for families, educators and other professional.

Research and clues about healthy aging is translated by The National Institute on Aging into health information you can use. Use the site to search, view and order NIA publications and other materials.

Focus is on legal issues affecting lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. Current through 1998.

"A national association of lawyers, judges and other legal professionals, law students, activists, and affiliated lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender legal organizations. NLGLA promotes justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBT community in all its diversity."

Dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis, including treatments, research, advocacy, educational programs, special events..

NNABA "serves as the national association for Native American attorneys, judges, law professors and law students. Founded in 1973 as the American Indian Lawyers Association, NNABA works to promote issues important to the Native American community and works to improve professional opportunities for Native American lawyers. NNABA strives to be a leader on social, cultural, political and legal issues affecting American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians."

The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. NOW has 500,000 contributing members and 550 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

This government site contains timelines, battlefield information, and other items related to the Civil War

Serves as an information center focusing on a wide range of disability and rehabilitation issues. Maintains a collection of disability and rehabilitation research literature.

"The National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) is the most reliable and current information resource on womens health today. We offer FREE womens health information on more than 800 topics through our call center and website."

"The not-for-profit National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC) is the leading independent health information source for women. NWHRC develops and distributes up-to-date and objective women's health information based on the latest advances in medical research and practice."

The Center uses the law in all its forms: getting new laws on the books and enforced litigating ground-breaking cases in state and federal courts all the way to the Supreme Court and educating the public about ways to make the law and public policies work for women and their families. An experienced staff of nearly 50 takes on the issues that cut to the core of women's and girls' lives in education, employment, family economic security, and health -- with special attention given to the needs of low-income women and their families.

Site of an organization "committed to support and promote feminist teaching, research, and professional and community service at the pre-K through post-secondary levels. Integral to this commitment is understanding the political ramifications in our teaching, research and service."

"The One World Nations Online Project is a portal of gateways to the countries in this world, a reference directory and an electronic magazine."

Exhibit featuring work by George Ahgupuk, Robert Mayokok, James Kivetoruk Moses, and Florence Nupok Malewotkuk.

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