Politics

BBC News:World
An excellent starting point for anyone who wants to find out what's happening around the globe.

CNN.com: All Politics
The Special Reports area discusses current hot topics in the world of politics. CNN also offers free weekly emailed newsletters with the latest in political news.

FactCheck.org
"We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit, 'consumer advocate' for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. We monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases. Our goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding."

USA Today: Politics
Has a useful government guide and an archive of polls conducted on political issues. Also includes details on state elections and a library of political cartoons.