
I asked a simple question: "What are some other databases that citizen journalists can explore alongside mainstream reporters?"
To answer my question, Áine MacDermot (one of the most prolific writers on the journalism analysis site, Newsvine) sent me an impressive list.
So impressive that I decided to print her whole set of resources...
"I have these sites listed in my Recommendations section of my column's sidebar: Aine's list continues after the jump...
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- IRC Right Web Profiles Index
- Lobbying Disclosure Forms: Congress
- National Security Archive
- Net Worth: Lawmaker PFDs
- On the Issues
- Open Secrets: Campaign Funding
- Project Vote Smart
- PRWatch
- SourceWatch
- Top Congressional Travelers
- Under the Influence: Special Interests"








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