This site reports the experiences of supporters of labor unions in less developed countries. Few succeed in organizing workers; many end up in jail or worse. To learn more about their plight, check out this site.
A network of journalists, writers and researchers dedicated to spreading information about economic inequality in America. A master list of links including book reviews facts--even a list of experts (and their e-mail addresses).
The Public Broadcasting System has produced a documentary on social class. In conjunction with the program, they've put together a site with games, a quiz, facts, stories and opportunities to "chat". There's also a way to type in your zip code and learn about the class characteristics of people "like you".
A "think tank" devoted to how political decisions affect economic inequality in America. Puts out a report on the State of Working America annually. Includes economic indicators, viewpoints, and short news releases.
The Welfare Information Network
Lots of information on welfare regulations (past and present) and on studies that assess the effects of welfare. An excellent table of contents brings a wealth of information on domestic violence, homelessness, immigrants and teen parents, etc.
This page is part of Sociosite, a web site maintained by the Sociology Department at the University of Amsterdam. It offers links to web pages containing book reviews, bibliographies, fact compendiums, debates, indices of inequality and sources of data. Unlike the other sites on this list, Sociosite is truly "international".