Top 10 Conservative Web Sites

National Review and NRO are widely read and influential publications for Republican/conservative news, commentary, and opinion. Both the magazine and the web site are the important resources for Republicans and conservatives who shape opinion on the important issues, and reach affluent, educated, and highly responsive audiences. The magazine and web site serve as excellent directories of information for conservatives wishing to get involved in the movement, whether they're corporate and government leaders, the financial elite, educators, journalists, community and association leaders or engaged activists.

Townhall.com was launched in 1995 as the first conservative web community. It was the first major investment in online political activism. In 2005, Townhall.com split off from The Heritage Foundation to expand its scope and enhance its mission to inform, empower and mobilize citizens for political change. Townhall.com pulls together news and information from its 120 different "partner organizations," political commentary and analysis from over 100 different columnists. Townhall.com is designed to amplify conservative voices in America’s political debates just as the 2008 election heats up.

The Weekly Standard made its debut on September 18, 1995. Edited by William Kristol and Fred Barnes, the magazine is published 48 times a year by News America Incorporated. The Weekly Standard is a widely read conservative publication, which offers intelligent writing, vociferous opinions and insightful articles. The editors, columnists and reporters for the magazine have their collective thumb firmly on the pulse of what's happening on Capitol Hill. The magazine's articles shape political opinions in Washington and have effectuated change more than once. It is a must read not only for conservatives, but anyone interested in American politics.

Founded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is one of the most widely respected research and educational institutes in the world. As a think tank, it formulates and promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. The Heritage Foundation offers policies and perspectives on every major issue that's important to conservatives. With its "A" list of scholars, the foundation "is committed to building an America where freedom, opportunity, prosperity and civil society flourish."

For many political conservatives the Republican National Committee is where their site list starts ... and ends. The Republican National Committee's Web site is often seen as the pulse of the movement, a place where conservatives can virtually congregate and share like-minded ideologies.

While The Civil Society Project is NOT a political organization, it has, in founder Don Eberly's words, "contributed widely to a broad bi-partisan debate over the state of civic America and how to renew it, involving academics, policy experts, civic leaders and elected officials." The organization's Web site provides visitors with a rich combination of philosophical discussions and calls to action.

The National Federation of Republican Women is a national grassroots political organization with more than 1,800 local clubs and tens of thousands of members in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam and the Virgin Islands, making it one of the largest women's political organizations in the country. The NFRW uses its resources to promote an informed public through political education and activity, increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government, facilitate cooperation among the National and state Federations of Republican women's clubs, support Republican objectives and policies and work for the election of Republican nominees.

Perhaps the most conservative political party in the US, the Constitution Party has been fielding candidates since it was founded in 1992. In 1995, it became the fifth national party to be recognized by the Federal Election Commission. The following year it fielded candidates in 39 states. The party is unapologetic about its Christian conservative platform and its aim is "is to restore American jurisprudence to its Biblical foundations and to limit the federal government to its Constitutional boundaries."

The Federalist Society is a group of conservative and libertarian lawyers and law students who believe the legal profession and law schools are permeated with "a form of orthodox liberal ideology." In its mission statement, The Federalist Society says it is founded upon the belief that the separation of governmental powers is essential to preserving the Constitution and it is the job of the judiciary to "say what the law is, not what it should be." If you're looking for a legal argument on a conservative issue, this site will either provide your answer or point you in the right direction.

The mission of the Media Research Center is to bring balance to the news media. The aim of the MRC is to expose the liberal bias that exists and influence the public's understanding of critical issues. On October 1, 1987, a group of young determined conservatives set out to not only prove — through sound scientific research — that liberal bias in the media does exist and undermines traditional American values, but also to neutralize its impact on the American political scene through advocacy and activism.