Title: EPN: the Electronic Policy Network

Source/Sponsoring Agency: American Prospect Magazine

URL: http://www.epn.org/

Date Checked:       Status: Active

Date Annotated: 1/21/01

Topics: Civil Rights; Politics; Public Benefits

Other keywords: Congress; Legislation; Public Policy

Contents: The Electronic Policy Network is an online consortium of a wide variety of organizations concerned with economic, social, and government policy, ranging from the American Association of Retired Persons to the Worldwatch Institute. Membership has a progressive or liberal emphasis, but many are politically neutral. Each member organization posts reports, studies, and press releases considered useful to anyone conducting research in the field of public policy, in addition to articles taken from print media. Subject matter ranges from long-standing issues such as death penalty reform to up-to-the-minute reports on proposed economic stimulus legislation and national ID cards. The user can choose from a subject list (e.g. "building democracy," "gender," "globalization and trade") either on the "What's New" page or "Idea Central," and each topic is represented by a solid list of links to other relevant websites. Member organizations also post job openings and events, and users can sign up to receive news releases by e-mail. While the website is a bit busy with flashing "ads" for member organizations and is not favorably inclined towards the Bush administration, the array of policy issues presented is impressive.

Author of Annotation: A. Carson