Features blogs about conservative and liberal politics as well as general commentary blogs. Also features blogs from politicians.
Regular Blogs
The Alphecca website by Jeff Soyer, a politically independent libertarian gun enthusiast in Vermont, offers a thought provoking counter-point to common views on American politics.
http://www.alphecca.com
A voice for the liberal people of the United States, the so-called 99%, this blog addresses the Occupy Wall Street movement, Republican candidates, and enlarging entitlement programs.
http://www.american-liberal.com/
A conservative blog authored and maintained by Val Prieto. Focuses on political issues and also contains posts on other things that might trigger the interest of the author.
http://www.babalublog.com/
Provides political and social commentary from a Democratic perspective, twined with a little humor. Includes daily quotes, trip reports and concert reviews.
http://www.bartcop.com
Doug Mataconis is a thirty-seven year old attorney who lives in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, DC. His writings focus primarily on politics.
http://www.belowthebeltway.com/
American blog dedicated to exploring politics; mixing humor, commentary and activism. The blog offers progressive and liberal perspectives.
http://www.blogactive.com/
Chronicles the nonpartisan, nonprofit activities of Common Cause which seeks to make politics more accountable.
http://www.commonblog.com/
Collection of stimulating conservative political humor. Discusses varied aspects of American society and politics.
http://conservativecat.com/
Provides in-depth analysis and commentaries on the latest political news and the manner that it is being broadcast. Includes general blog information, video clips and archived posts.
http://www.crooksandliars.com
Political blogs, offering a progressive perspective on American politics. The blog has several paid staffers to contribute content. It is also one of the world's few blogs that conducts its own independent polling.
http://www.dailykos.com/
The Democract Arsenal blog provides commentary on global politics and American foreign policy. The blog has explored relations between the European Union and Russia, the historic 2008 US election, the culture of military contracts and the role of the CIA in foreign affairs.
http://www.democracyarsenal.org/
Political and legal blog written by Professor Michael Froomkin. The blog also provides information on the American war in Iraq, casualty count, the problem of torture, the state of American civil liberties and many other political issues as well.
http://www.discourse.net/
A 25-ish political professional keeps this blog up, and he discusses federal as well as state politics and news that surrounds them.
http://fromabuick.blogspot.com/
Fullosseuous Flap's Dental Blog
The Fullosseuous Flap's Dental Blog has commentary on many different aspects of American society and politics. The blog has had many posts on California Proposition 8, a political measure that has generated a great deal of controversy. You can find a great deal of commentary on the 2008 American elections in this website.
http://www.flapsblog.com/
Provides a full-service conservative Internet broadcast network. Includes top picks from various video blogging sites, original posts covering the latest issues, archived entries and an online store.
http://www.hotair.com
Judge James Gray: It's a Gray Area
Judge Gray, a California trial judge since 1983 and congressional and senatorial candidate at various times, discusses issues about the U.S. drug policy and talks about his books, including "War on Drugs."
http://judgejamesgray.blogspot.com
Focused on American politics and how direct democracy can be used in the United States.
http://www.mydd.com
A weblog that provides discussion, in-depth analysis and commentaries on the latest political news and issues without any reservations or pretentions.
http://www.pissedonpolitics.com/
Written by Dr. Steven Taylor this blog has commentary on Colombian and American politics.
http://www.poliblogger.com
This weblog, published by news.aol.com provides the latest political and election news. The weblog also features politics videos, photos and other politics-related blogs.
http://www.news.aol.com/political-machine
A weblog by a group of libertarian/classical liberal thinkers who are active in law, public policy and academics. The group is composed of Jim Babka, Ed Brayton, James Hanley, Jason Kuznicki, D.A. Ridgely and Jonathan Rowe. Categories ranges from the barracks to the bureau. Posts can also be searched by category, by author or by month.
http://www.positiveliberty.com/
This liberal blog comments on many different aspects of American politics. Recently, the blog has been dedicated to exploring the policies of President-elect Obama, including his efforts to suppress the influence of lobbyists. The blog is also tracking the response of Washington to the 2008 economic crisis.
http://www.progresspolitics.com/
This blog offers the personal views of Phil, an American interested in firearms and American politics.
http://www.softgreenglow.com/wp/
A weblog by Dr. Andrew R. Cline that offers information, analysis and commentary about the rhetoric, propaganda and the spin of journalism and politics.
http://www.rhetorica.net
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire
Features interesting political news, buzz and commentary. Includes tips, memos, comments and in-depth analysis on present political issues.
http://www.politicalwire.com
This blog by Joshua Micah Marshall is a source of commentary and news reports on the latest developments in American politics.
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/
A weblog and news website that features commentary on a wide range of topics covering the areas of politics, business, media, entertainment, living, style and the green movement. This website was started by Ariana Huffington and Kenneth Lerer on May 9, 2005.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/
This website is a group blog that develops notions of American ideas of political freedom and liberty. Furnishes commentary about many different important aspects of the US constitution like free speech, the separation of powers, privacy and religious liberty.
http://www.thelibertypapers.org/
The New Republic (TNR) is an American publication that offers articles on politics and the arts. This TNR blog is dedicated to providing detailed commentary on American politics including analysis of polls, the acts of American politicians and interesting books.
http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/default.aspx
This website, written by Tina Dubuy, a comedian deeply interested in politics. The blog is much concerned with the American political situation.
http://www.tinadupuy.com/
Covers and comments on the latest issues on national politics. Hosted by The Chicago Tribune's Washington bureau.
http://www.swamppolitics.com
Written and maintained by the President's staff, this blog contains information which the President wishes to make public as well as a weekly wrap up and talking points for his agenda.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/
Think Progress is a website created by the Center for American Progress Action which promotes progressive politics and policies in American society. The website is meant to be a resource for liberals interested in getting a progressive perspective on US politics.
http://www.thinkprogress.org/
This group blog that comments on American politics. The blog has recently commented on the proposed bailout of America's leading auto makers and President-elect Obama's transition. Also contains political comics and cartoons.
http://www.thismodernworld.com/
Supplies posts that are centered on politics. The weblog features news, updates on surveys, rumors and other articles on politics.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/
This is the Bangor Daily News blog of libertarian-leaning Republican activist Chris Dixon. The blog takes a look at news and issues facing Maine and America from the perspective of liberty.
http://undercoverporcupine.bangordailynews.com/
The Volokh Conspiracy is a group blog dedicated to providing commentary on current affairs on American society and government. The blog approaches politics from a conservative standpoint, often offering an interesting perspective on political departments. The blog's authors include Dale Carpenter, David Bernstein and Orin Kerr.
http://www.volokh.com/
This political blog offers reports on American foreign policy and international affairs. The website also shows how American policy affects Iraq, Iran and other countries. The blog has been active since August 2003.
http://www.warandpiece.com/
Offering political news and opinion and commentary on a variety of issues. Contains three main sections: Democrats and liberals, third-party and independents, and Republicans and conservatives. Edited by multiple editors to provide a variety of perspectives.
http://www.watchblog.com
Edited by multiple editors, this political blog offers parallel political commentary for Democrats and Liberals, political Independents and Republicans.
http://www.watchblog.com/
