Journalism &amp; Investigative Research

Free people search tool. Look up anyone by name, phone, or address to find contact info, relatives, and addresses. Useful for locating sources and verifying identities.

Opinion Archives

Opinion pieces from The New Yorker, Harper's, National Review, and other major publications going back to 1850. Political and cultural commentary across the ideological spectrum.

World Events and the Media

Multimedia resource exploring journalism practices from investigative reporting to crisis coverage. Features first-hand accounts, memoirs, videos, and archival records documenting the profession's evolution.

AP Stylebook

The official Associated Press style and usage guide for American English grammar, updated annually. Includes standards for punctuation, abbreviations, media law, and professional journalism practices.

Internet Archive: TV News Archive

Searchable archive of TV news broadcasts with closed caption search. Find specific clips across all channels, borrow segments, and track coverage of events over time.

ToolFree

Expert File

Directory for finding subject matter experts to interview. Free basic searching and contacting features. Find professors, researchers, and professionals across every field.

GuideStar (Nonprofit Database)

GuideStar nonprofit database — search registered nonprofits with IRS 990 data, organizational profiles, and transparency metrics. Verify nonprofit operations and financials.

NPR All Things Considered Archives

Complete archive of NPR's All Things Considered episodes. Search past episodes for in-depth news analysis, features, and interviews.

Associated Press Archives

AP's historical archive including newswire reports, photographs, and internal communications from 1938-2009. Features extensive Middle East coverage and personal papers of legendary AP correspondents.

Internet Archive: Audio News & Public Affairs

Collection of audio news and public affairs content from the Internet Archive, sorted by most downloaded. Includes historic speeches, news broadcasts, and political recordings.

Leadership Connect

Directory of key decision-makers in US government, nonprofits, and major organizations. Find contact info for officials, executives, and policy leaders.

ServiceFree

ProfNet

Connect with expert sources for news stories. Create a free account to submit queries and receive responses from subject matter experts at universities, corporations, and organizations worldwide.

DatabaseFree

Working Sources

Database of working-class people willing to speak with journalists. Find authentic voices for stories about economic issues, maintained by Economic Hardship Reporting Project.

Internet Archive: Radio Programs

Thousands of digitized radio programs from the Internet Archive. Includes historic broadcasts, news programs, and public affairs content spanning decades.

DatabaseFree

NGO Database (UN)

United Nations database of non-governmental organizations with consultative status. Search international NGOs working across human rights, environment, development, and more.

NPR Morning Edition Archives

Complete archive of NPR's Morning Edition episodes. Browse and listen to past episodes for news coverage, interviews, and feature stories.

NYC Green Book

Official directory of NYC government agencies, elected officials, and public employees. Find contact info for any city agency or official.

Internet Archive: FedFlix

Collection of U.S. government-produced films and videos from the National Archives and other federal agencies. Public domain footage covering decades of government activity.