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Parties
Democratic, Green, Libertarian, Republican, Communist Party USA, Central and Southern Minnesot, Constitution Party of Minnesota, Independence Party of Minnesota, New Independence Party, The New Union Party
Capitol Connections
Firm offers representation, government mediation, and lobbying in Minnesota for businesses.
Center of the American Experiment
A conservative think tank, focusing in improving education, strengthening free market economy and reducing poverty and crime.
Citizens League
Citizens identify and frame critical public policy choices, forge recommendations and advocate their adoption.
EdWatch
Warns of the endangerment of constitutional rights and the free market economy by school-to-work ideology, globalism.
FairVote Minnesota
Organization promoting awareness of voting systems and their effect on democracy.
Joan on Government
Resource site for information on state and local government and issues from a Central Minnesota perpective.
La Resistance Minnesota
Independent group of progressives who think that one Republican party is more than enough. Dedicated to opposing the right-wing agenda. FAQ, activities, links.
Minnesota Anarchists and Anti-Authoritarians
A resource for, by, and about anarchists and anti-authoritarian activists in Minnesota.
Minnesota E-Democracy
Dedicated to promoting political use of the Internet in Minnesota and around the world.
Minnesota Law & Politics
Online version of a journal of legal and political issues and opinions.
Minnesota League of Conservation Voters
Organization working to educate voters about how their legislators vote on the environment and to hold those legislators accountable.
Minnesota Politics
Blog with commentary on political developments in Minnesota. Sympathetic to the Democrats, but links to others with quite different views.
Minnesota Politics
Commentary on political developments in Minnesota.
Minnesotans for Fair and Clean Elections (FACE)
Coalition of organizations working to replace the state campaign finance system. Includes a list of problems with the current system and proposed solutions, summary of the bill, and how to get involved.
MNPolitics.com
Political news and commentary. Includes directory of state elected officials. Full access requires a paid subscription; some sections and stories are free.
opensecrets.org: Minnesota
Sheds light on who gives and gets political campaign contributions in Minnesota.
Opposition to Ethanol in Minnesota
Site argues that ethanol-blended fuel does not measurably contribute to a better air quality and damages gasketing and electronic parts, yet Minnesota continues to require its use, spending over $68 million yearly.
Politics in Minnesota
Publishers of a newsletter and biannual directory.
Taxpayers League of Minnesota
Nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots advocacy organization which fights for lower taxes, limited government and full empowerment of taxpaying citizens in accordance with Constitutional principles. Libertarian.
The North Star Flag
Proposes a new state flag. Rationale and suggested design.
Transit for Livable Communities
Nonprofit organization urges a more balanced transportation system, including access to public transit, that would be environmentally more sound. Mission and values, links, news items.
Wellstone Action
Nonprofit organization dedicated to progressive social change. Major areas of activity are political education, organizing, and domestic violence prevention.