Resources P - Z
Peace Studies
Albert Einstein Institute
A nonprofit organization advancing the study and us of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world.
American Friends Service Committee
Quaker values in action.
Carter Center
Committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering.
Hague Appeal for Peace
An international network of organizations and individuals dedicated to the abolition of war and making peace a human right.
M.K.Gandhi Institute
Site aimed at conflict prevention, anger management, diversity training, and relationship - community building.
Tolerance.org
A principal online destination for people interested in dismantling bigotry and creating communities that value diversity.
U.S. Peace Institute
Prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and democratic transformations.
United Planet
To foster cross-cultural understanding and friendship, support communities in need, and promote social & economic prosperity among cultures.
Workable Peace
Individuals making peace in their communities.
World Peace Foundation
Foundation seeks to advance the cause of peaces through study. analysis, and the advocacy of wise action.
Politics
American Civil Liberties Union
The mission of the ACLU is to preserve all of the protections and guarantees of the Constitution.
American Politics
A non-partisan public service to promote fully informed decision making by the American electorate.
American Rhetoric
Index to a database of 5000+ full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, legal proceedings, lectures, debates, and recorded media events.
www.factcheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit, "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
Center for Democracy and Technology
Working for democratic values in a digital age.
Citizen's Debate Commission
A nonpartisan organization that was founded to sponsor future general election presidential debates.
Cost of War
National Priorities project website.
Democratic Party
Official site of the Democratic Party.
Electoral College
Considers the reasons and history for the College, and its place in current politics.
Federal Election Commission
Oversees the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), that governs the financing of elections.
Federal Judicial Center
Education and research center for the federal courts.
League of Women Voters
Vote411.org is a "one stop shop" for election related materials.
Legislative Information
In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, legislative information from the Library of Congress.
Open Debates
Open debates works to ensure that the presidential debates serve the American people first.
Political Ads
Presidential campaign commercials from 1952- 2012.
Political Cartoons
An index of work by professional political cartoonists.
Political Issues
A non-partisan public service to promote fully informed decision making by the American electorate.
Polling Reports
An independent, nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion.
Presidential Debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates was established to ensure that debates provide the best possible information to viewers and listeners.
Project Vote Smart
Covers candidates and elected officials in biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, and interest group ratings.
Reform Party
Working to re-establish trust in our government by electing ethical officials, dedicated to fiscal responsibility and political accountability.
Republican Party
Official site of the Republican National Committee.
Rock the Vote
Political power for young people.
Tea Party
Official site of the conservative political party.
Psychology
American Psychiatric Association
Organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders.
American Psychological Association
To advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare.
Freudian Slip
The power of music as a coping skill.
Healing Resources
Information on overcoming trauma.
Psychology Links
The Encyclopedia of Psychology is intended to facilitate browsing in any area of psychology.
Psychology Net
Daily Updates on stories about psychology in the news.
Psychology Central
Internet's largest and oldest mental health social network created and run by mental health professionals.
Psychology Today
Easily accessible, well-written, and timely health information that can be viewed from the privacy of your home.
Psych Web
Site contains psychology-related information for students and teachers of psychology.
Stress Scale
The medical basis of stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and drug use explained in an easy to read format.
Virtual Library
The Psychology Virtual Library keeps track of online information.
Service Learning
American Cancer Society
ACS is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization.
Arbor Day Foundation
Inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
Blightbusters
Improving Detroit neighborhoods through volunteerism.
Do Something
To inspire,support, and celebrate a generation of people who see the need to do something, believe they can get it done, and then take action.
Fish and Loaves
Local food bank that services the downriver community.
Focus Hope
To use intelligent and practical action to fight racism, poverty, and injustice.
Freedom Corps
Seeks to encourage volunteerism among U.S. citizens and newcomers.
Habitat for Humanity
Works in partnership with the community and families in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing.
Interact Club
Located right here at APHS, Interact allows students to participate in community service projects, and make connections within their community.
Keep America Beautiful
Organization dedicated to engaging individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their local community environments.
Learn and Serve
Integrates community service projects with classroom learning.
Learning to Give
Empowers young people to make a difference in their school, community, and world.
Make a Wish
Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Points of Light
The foundation's mission is to engage more people and resources effectively in volunteer services to help solve serious social problems.
Population Connection
Advocating for progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by the Earth's resources.
Quit Day
Support for teens who struggle with challenges in their formative years.
Red Cross
The American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization.
Saving Teens
Saving teens in crisis.
Service Learning Clearinghouse
Strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and strategies.
Take Pride in America
Inviting the public to help maintain and enhance our shared spaces.
Sociology
Affirmative Action
Site presents diverse opinions on equality topics.
American Immigration
This links educators to primary sources from the Library of Congress' online collections.
American Labor Studies Center
Organization that collects, analyzes, evaluates, creates, and disseminates labor history and related materials.
Census
The leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
Civil Rights History
Historic places of the Civil Rights Movement.
Diversity Issues
An introduction to the resources on the Web concerning multicultural education and diversity.
Fact Checks
Find out if politicians and their ads are telling the truth.
Gallup Poll
The Gallup organization has studied human nature and behavior for more than 70 years.
Holocaust Museum
The museum stimulates and citizens to confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy.
Jewish History
The commission that commemorates 350 years of American Jewish history.
Labor Statistics
The principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Governemtn in the broad field of labor, economics, and statistics.
National Geographic
Inspiring people to care about the planet.
Polling Reports
An independent, non-partisan resource on trends in American public opinion.
Population Connection
Advocating for progressive action to stabilize world population in line with Earth's resources.
SocioWeb
An independent guide to sociological resources.
United Planet
Fosters cross-cultural understanding and friendship, and promote socio-economic prosperity among cultures.
United Nations Population Fund
Promotes the human right of every woman, man, and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
Wayne State University Urban Studies
Improve the understanding of and provide innovative response to urban challenges and opportunities.
Weather
CNN Weather
Time -Warner News Network
Intellicast
Detect, forecast, and depict disruptive weather.
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Weather.com
Latest updates from the Weather Channel
World Climate
What the weather is normally like for tens of thousands of places worldwide.
Wunderground
State-of-the-art technology monitors conditions and forecasts for over 60,000 U.S. and international cities.
World Cultures
Carnegie Endowment
Organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations, promoting active international engagement by the United States.
CIA
Factbook created and maintained by the Central Intelligence Agency.
European Union
Up-to-date coverage of EU affairs and essential information on Euopean integration.
Foreign Embassies
A listing of foreign embassies in Washington D.C.
National Geographic
Great source for articles and photos from around the world.
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization - an alliance of 26 countries from North America and Europe.
Newspapers
Online newspapers from around the world.
Population
Listing and information on the most populous countries in the world.
Population Clock
Counter that allows you to compare current population with dates going back to the 1970s.
Population Connection
Education and action for a better world.
Population Pyramid
Allows you to obtain graphs that show the distribution of population by age and sex for a country.
United Nations
Organization of nations that work to solve problems that challenge humanity.
United Planet
Foster cross-cultural understanding, support communities, and promote social & economic prosperity among cultures in order to unite the world.
World Geography
Cultural. historical, and statistical information on countries.
World History
History through the eyes of those who lived it.
World Leaders
A reference that includes information on governments around the world.
World Newspapers
Another source for principal newspapers in most countries.
Michigan History
City of Allen Park
Link to the city website for information on city services and events.
Detroit History
Take the tour - look at Detroit's history through photos.
Detroit Memories
Source of local history.
Detroit Music History
looks at the music venues of the Motor City.
Environmental Protection Agency
Information on the water, air, and land standards.
Great Lakes Network
Information related to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
Historical Markers
A listing of locations for Michigan historical markers.
Michigan eLibrary
Online links to history, arts, and libraries.
Michigan Geology
Site looks at environmental quality issues.
Michigan History
Link to Michigan's History Library
Michigan History Magazine
Photos, stories, and links to state history.
Michigan Aerial Photos
Overhead views of landmarks from across the state.
Motor City Images
Photos from the Detroit News archives.
Pure Michigan
Info on tourism and state historical locations.
State of Michigan
Award-winning website connects you with the state government.
24th District Court
Court information covering Allen Park and Melvindale.
Wayne County
Official site of Michigan's largest county.
Wayne State University Urban Studies
Improve your understanding of urban challenges and opportunities.
Reference Sources
American Memory
Collection of over 4000 audio files from history.
Biography.com
Videos and stories on Presidents, historic figures, and celebrities.
Census
Government statistics on just about everything in the U.S.
Core Democratic Values
Listing and explanations of the fundamental beliefs and principles our government is based on.
Dictionary.com
Both English and foreign language listings.
Historic Speech Archive
History Channel collection of a variety of video topics.
Internet Public Library
A public service organization founded at the University of Michigan School of Information.
Landmark Court Cases
Explore the key issues of each landmark Supreme Court case.
Library of Congress
The largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscriptsin its collections.
Michigan E-Library
Great source for information on the World Wide Web.
Outline Maps
Collections of blank maps to print out for projects.
Plagiarism Explained
Information on what is allowable for use in projects and papers.
DC9/2015
Peace Studies
Albert Einstein Institute
A nonprofit organization advancing the study and us of strategic nonviolent action in conflicts throughout the world.
American Friends Service Committee
Quaker values in action.
Carter Center
Committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering.
Hague Appeal for Peace
An international network of organizations and individuals dedicated to the abolition of war and making peace a human right.
M.K.Gandhi Institute
Site aimed at conflict prevention, anger management, diversity training, and relationship - community building.
Tolerance.org
A principal online destination for people interested in dismantling bigotry and creating communities that value diversity.
U.S. Peace Institute
Prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and democratic transformations.
United Planet
To foster cross-cultural understanding and friendship, support communities in need, and promote social & economic prosperity among cultures.
Workable Peace
Individuals making peace in their communities.
World Peace Foundation
Foundation seeks to advance the cause of peaces through study. analysis, and the advocacy of wise action.
Politics
American Civil Liberties Union
The mission of the ACLU is to preserve all of the protections and guarantees of the Constitution.
American Politics
A non-partisan public service to promote fully informed decision making by the American electorate.
American Rhetoric
Index to a database of 5000+ full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, legal proceedings, lectures, debates, and recorded media events.
www.factcheck.org
A nonpartisan, nonprofit, "consumer advocate" for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
Center for Democracy and Technology
Working for democratic values in a digital age.
Citizen's Debate Commission
A nonpartisan organization that was founded to sponsor future general election presidential debates.
Cost of War
National Priorities project website.
Democratic Party
Official site of the Democratic Party.
Electoral College
Considers the reasons and history for the College, and its place in current politics.
Federal Election Commission
Oversees the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), that governs the financing of elections.
Federal Judicial Center
Education and research center for the federal courts.
League of Women Voters
Vote411.org is a "one stop shop" for election related materials.
Legislative Information
In the spirit of Thomas Jefferson, legislative information from the Library of Congress.
Open Debates
Open debates works to ensure that the presidential debates serve the American people first.
Political Ads
Presidential campaign commercials from 1952- 2012.
Political Cartoons
An index of work by professional political cartoonists.
Political Issues
A non-partisan public service to promote fully informed decision making by the American electorate.
Polling Reports
An independent, nonpartisan resource on trends in American public opinion.
Presidential Debates
The Commission on Presidential Debates was established to ensure that debates provide the best possible information to viewers and listeners.
Project Vote Smart
Covers candidates and elected officials in biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances, and interest group ratings.
Reform Party
Working to re-establish trust in our government by electing ethical officials, dedicated to fiscal responsibility and political accountability.
Republican Party
Official site of the Republican National Committee.
Rock the Vote
Political power for young people.
Tea Party
Official site of the conservative political party.
Psychology
American Psychiatric Association
Organization of psychiatrists working together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders.
American Psychological Association
To advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare.
Freudian Slip
The power of music as a coping skill.
Healing Resources
Information on overcoming trauma.
Psychology Links
The Encyclopedia of Psychology is intended to facilitate browsing in any area of psychology.
Psychology Net
Daily Updates on stories about psychology in the news.
Psychology Central
Internet's largest and oldest mental health social network created and run by mental health professionals.
Psychology Today
Easily accessible, well-written, and timely health information that can be viewed from the privacy of your home.
Psych Web
Site contains psychology-related information for students and teachers of psychology.
Stress Scale
The medical basis of stress, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and drug use explained in an easy to read format.
Virtual Library
The Psychology Virtual Library keeps track of online information.
Service Learning
American Cancer Society
ACS is a nationwide community-based voluntary health organization.
Arbor Day Foundation
Inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees.
Blightbusters
Improving Detroit neighborhoods through volunteerism.
Do Something
To inspire,support, and celebrate a generation of people who see the need to do something, believe they can get it done, and then take action.
Fish and Loaves
Local food bank that services the downriver community.
Focus Hope
To use intelligent and practical action to fight racism, poverty, and injustice.
Freedom Corps
Seeks to encourage volunteerism among U.S. citizens and newcomers.
Habitat for Humanity
Works in partnership with the community and families in need to build simple, decent, affordable housing.
Interact Club
Located right here at APHS, Interact allows students to participate in community service projects, and make connections within their community.
Keep America Beautiful
Organization dedicated to engaging individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their local community environments.
Learn and Serve
Integrates community service projects with classroom learning.
Learning to Give
Empowers young people to make a difference in their school, community, and world.
Make a Wish
Grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Points of Light
The foundation's mission is to engage more people and resources effectively in volunteer services to help solve serious social problems.
Population Connection
Advocating for progressive action to stabilize world population at a level that can be sustained by the Earth's resources.
Quit Day
Support for teens who struggle with challenges in their formative years.
Red Cross
The American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization.
Saving Teens
Saving teens in crisis.
Service Learning Clearinghouse
Strengthening schools and communities using service-learning techniques and strategies.
Take Pride in America
Inviting the public to help maintain and enhance our shared spaces.
Sociology
Affirmative Action
Site presents diverse opinions on equality topics.
American Immigration
This links educators to primary sources from the Library of Congress' online collections.
American Labor Studies Center
Organization that collects, analyzes, evaluates, creates, and disseminates labor history and related materials.
Census
The leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
Civil Rights History
Historic places of the Civil Rights Movement.
Diversity Issues
An introduction to the resources on the Web concerning multicultural education and diversity.
Fact Checks
Find out if politicians and their ads are telling the truth.
Gallup Poll
The Gallup organization has studied human nature and behavior for more than 70 years.
Holocaust Museum
The museum stimulates and citizens to confront hatred, prevent genocide, promote human dignity, and strengthen democracy.
Jewish History
The commission that commemorates 350 years of American Jewish history.
Labor Statistics
The principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Governemtn in the broad field of labor, economics, and statistics.
National Geographic
Inspiring people to care about the planet.
Polling Reports
An independent, non-partisan resource on trends in American public opinion.
Population Connection
Advocating for progressive action to stabilize world population in line with Earth's resources.
SocioWeb
An independent guide to sociological resources.
United Planet
Fosters cross-cultural understanding and friendship, and promote socio-economic prosperity among cultures.
United Nations Population Fund
Promotes the human right of every woman, man, and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.
Wayne State University Urban Studies
Improve the understanding of and provide innovative response to urban challenges and opportunities.
Weather
CNN Weather
Time -Warner News Network
Intellicast
Detect, forecast, and depict disruptive weather.
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Weather.com
Latest updates from the Weather Channel
World Climate
What the weather is normally like for tens of thousands of places worldwide.
Wunderground
State-of-the-art technology monitors conditions and forecasts for over 60,000 U.S. and international cities.
World Cultures
Carnegie Endowment
Organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations, promoting active international engagement by the United States.
CIA
Factbook created and maintained by the Central Intelligence Agency.
European Union
Up-to-date coverage of EU affairs and essential information on Euopean integration.
Foreign Embassies
A listing of foreign embassies in Washington D.C.
National Geographic
Great source for articles and photos from around the world.
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization - an alliance of 26 countries from North America and Europe.
Newspapers
Online newspapers from around the world.
Population
Listing and information on the most populous countries in the world.
Population Clock
Counter that allows you to compare current population with dates going back to the 1970s.
Population Connection
Education and action for a better world.
Population Pyramid
Allows you to obtain graphs that show the distribution of population by age and sex for a country.
United Nations
Organization of nations that work to solve problems that challenge humanity.
United Planet
Foster cross-cultural understanding, support communities, and promote social & economic prosperity among cultures in order to unite the world.
World Geography
Cultural. historical, and statistical information on countries.
World History
History through the eyes of those who lived it.
World Leaders
A reference that includes information on governments around the world.
World Newspapers
Another source for principal newspapers in most countries.
Michigan History
City of Allen Park
Link to the city website for information on city services and events.
Detroit History
Take the tour - look at Detroit's history through photos.
Detroit Memories
Source of local history.
Detroit Music History
looks at the music venues of the Motor City.
Environmental Protection Agency
Information on the water, air, and land standards.
Great Lakes Network
Information related to the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
Historical Markers
A listing of locations for Michigan historical markers.
Michigan eLibrary
Online links to history, arts, and libraries.
Michigan Geology
Site looks at environmental quality issues.
Michigan History
Link to Michigan's History Library
Michigan History Magazine
Photos, stories, and links to state history.
Michigan Aerial Photos
Overhead views of landmarks from across the state.
Motor City Images
Photos from the Detroit News archives.
Pure Michigan
Info on tourism and state historical locations.
State of Michigan
Award-winning website connects you with the state government.
24th District Court
Court information covering Allen Park and Melvindale.
Wayne County
Official site of Michigan's largest county.
Wayne State University Urban Studies
Improve your understanding of urban challenges and opportunities.
Reference Sources
American Memory
Collection of over 4000 audio files from history.
Biography.com
Videos and stories on Presidents, historic figures, and celebrities.
Census
Government statistics on just about everything in the U.S.
Core Democratic Values
Listing and explanations of the fundamental beliefs and principles our government is based on.
Dictionary.com
Both English and foreign language listings.
Historic Speech Archive
History Channel collection of a variety of video topics.
Internet Public Library
A public service organization founded at the University of Michigan School of Information.
Landmark Court Cases
Explore the key issues of each landmark Supreme Court case.
Library of Congress
The largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscriptsin its collections.
Michigan E-Library
Great source for information on the World Wide Web.
Outline Maps
Collections of blank maps to print out for projects.
Plagiarism Explained
Information on what is allowable for use in projects and papers.
DC9/2015
