American Constitution Society for Law and Public Policy

http://www.acslaw.org

A major national network of progressive lawyers, law students, scholars, judges, policymakers and other concerned individuals. Includes a project on The Constitution in the 21st Century.

American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)

http://www.alec.org

Association of conservative state lawmakers, who share a belief in limited government, free markets, federalism, and individual liberty. Membership or purchase required for most publications.

The Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies

http://www.fed-soc.org

A network of conservative and libertarian lawyers, judges, and law professors that supports individual liberties, traditional values, and the rule of law. Includes the biannual "State Court Docket Watch" and "ABA Watch" publications.

The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR)

http://www.consumerwatchdog.org

Progressive consumer advocacy organization of public interest lawyers, policy experts, strategists, public educators, and grassroots activists that seeks to preserve access to quality healthcare and affordable insurance. Includes press releases, commentaries, news articles in the media, and reports. Based in California.

The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI)

http://www.manhattan-institute.org

Conservative think tank that focuses on market-oriented policies, including tort reform. Includes a quarterly magazine of urban affairs, articles, opinion pieces, reports, and books.

Public Citizen

http://www.citizen.org

Progressive consumer advocacy organization that features its lobbying efforts in its "Congress Watch." Includes news, commentary, and reports. Tracks the influence of private money in the presidential campaigns on http://www.WhiteHouseForSale.org.

Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLPJ)

http://www.tlpj.org

National progressive law firm that addresses consumer, environmental, civil liberties, and personal injury victim issues. Special focuses include mandatory arbitration abuse, federal preemption of injury victims' claims, and class actions. Includes a list of the firm's current cases, access to briefs and legal documents, and a national database of contacts and resources for trial lawyers and other public interest advocates.

The United States Chamber of Commerce

http://www.uschamber.com

Business federation that lobbies for pro-business legislation in Congress and defends against government regulations in the courts. Includes regional news, commentary, and legislative updates.