Share thoughts and opinions on current events and government policies by contacting your elected officials.  Find links to email, postal addresses and phone numbers.

The Kaiser Family Foundation provides an interactive comparison of leading health care reform proposals introduced by the President and members of Congress. Also, an historical timeline of health reform efforts in the U.S.

Need a better food budget?  Call the Minnesota Food Helpline at 1-888-711-1151.  Provided by Hunger Solutions Minnesota, the Helpline assists low-income Minnesotans find food assistance in their area.

Looking for statistics on social, political or economic topics? Try Statistical Abstract of the United States. National health expenditure projections,poverty,U.S. coal trade and school enrollment statistics are just a few examples of the wide range of data provided in this authoritative and comprehensive source.

HOME Line provides free legal, organizing, education and advocacy services so that tenants throughout Minnesota can solve their own rental housing problems.

Help may be a few clicks away. Bridge to Benefits provides a quick way for a Minnesota family to determine if it is eligible for a wide range of assistance.  Children's Defense Fund Minnesota initiated the project.

Learn how to compost and take care of your yard from the Hennepin County website.  Includes information on composting basics, bins, yard waste drop off sites, sustainable landscaping resources and more.

EarthDay.gov provides ideas for protecting the environment at home, work or school. Earth Day history and information from other federal agencies about the environment also available on site.

Global Voices offers a diverse collection of  topical opinions and observations  from around the world via an assortment of online media.

Check out the database Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center to learn different sides of many controversial issues.

USAservice.org is a resource for putting President Obama's call to service in action. Numerous service organizations are linked from page. Site will provide future volunteer events and opportunities to become involved with.

Learn how to make your New Year's Resolutions Stick with advice from the American Psychological Association.

 According to Hunger Solutions Minnesota ,  9.5 percent of MN households are struggling with hunger.  A food shelf finder,  along with other nutrition assistance resources,  can be found on their site.

Feeling thankful this month and want to help others?  Check out Hands on Twin Cities for volunteer opportunities in the metro area.

 A  PBS  Point of View  2008 Election Issue Special that explores attitudes about voting and issues important to Americans.  Features documentaries related to election issues, action items, and essays and speeches by famous speakers including Susan B. Anthony and Martin Luther King, Jr.

Looking for information on current issues such as socially responsible investing, human rights in China, race and politics, the global food crisis, and more? Try CQ Researcher to find unbiased, in-depth coverage.

The Green Guide, operated by the National Geographic Society, will provide you with tips for being eco-friendly,  being eco-healthy and living green.

Search for affordable rental housing and other housing information at Housinglink, an independent, non-profit, non-governmental agency.

 World Food Programme, the food aid branch of the United Nations,  addresses the impact of high food and fuel prices across the world.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has tips for avoiding foreclosure for people having trouble keeping up with mortgage payments.

The Environmental Protection Agency provides ideas on how to help protect the environment every day at home, work, school, in your community and while shopping.

Take the Pew Research Center news quiz to test your knowledge of current affairs.  You can compare your News IQ with the average score of  American men and women, and read a summary of the findings.

The ACLU's Women's Rights Project focuses on four core areas: employment, violence against women, criminal justice, and education.  Links to recent news events and other features regarding women's rights are included.

A picture is worth a thousand words. Photo Essays from Human Rights Watch  turn the focus on  global issues.

Minneapolis and Hennepin County didn't only merge library systems recently.  
Heading Home Hennepin is a united effort to end homelessness in Minneapolis and throughout Hennepin County.

The Charities Review Council can help you  "give smart"  to Minnesota charities during the holiday season,  or anytime of year.

Play Consumer Consequences and find out how many  "Earths" of natural resources it would take for everyone to live like you do. American Public Media has developed this interactive game to help illustrate the impact of our modern lifestyles.