Special interest groups post statistical data.
Critical information consumers pay attention to the sources of information.
As you examine sites for your own area of interest, check into:
1. Authority: Says who? Who is authoring the information? Is there potential for bias?
2. Purpose: What is the purpose of the information source--to inform or to influence?
When you consider using a .org website, find out about the organization behind it.
Examples of reputable sites dedicated to social justice:
The Heritage Foundation. Poverty and Inequality
Vogel Library, Wartburg College | 100 Wartburg Blvd, Waverly, IA, 50677 | Phone: 319-352-8500 | Email: asklibrarian@wartburg.edu
The Century Foundation
National Center for Children in Poverty.
Rural Poverty Portal
Results: The Power to End Poverty