The American Association of Retired People (AARP)
AARP is a nonprofit membership organization advocating for persons 50 and older. This site offers user-friendly information related to Social Security.

Cato Institute: Project on Social Security Choice
On August 14, 1995, the libertarian Cato Institute launched its Project on Social Security Choice with the objective of formulating a viable blueprint allowing individuals the opportunity of owning their own retirement account. The Project has developed a market-based alternative to the current Social Security system which is outlined in detail on their site.

Century Foundation: The Social Security Network
First launched by the nonpartisan Century Foundation in 1997, the Social Security Network serves as an important resource for information and research on the Social Security program and the debate about its future. Featuring research on Social Security as well as broader issues of retirement security, the site presents analysis research, commentary, and resources to the public.

National Center for Policy Analysis
The National Center of Policy Analysis (NCPA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy research organization, established in 1983. The NCPA's goal is to develop and promote private alternatives to government regulation and control, solving problems by relying on the strength of the competitive, entrepreneurial private sector. One of NCPA's top issues is Social Security. The site presents problems in the current system, reform issues and principles, current reform proposals, and international examples.

ONLINE NEWSHOUR Background Report: Social Security
Th ONLINE NEWSHOUR has compiled an archive of background reports on the issue of Social Security that dates back to 1996.

President's Commission to Strengthen Social Security
On May 2, 2001 President Bush announced establishment of a bipartisan, 16-member Commission "to study and report specific recommendations to preserve Social Security for seniors while building wealth for younger Americans." The Commission was asked to make recommendations to modernize and restore fiscal soundness to Social Security. Reports and public hearing records are available on the site.

Seniors Coalition
The Senior Coalition positions itself as "the responsible" alternative to the American Association of Retired People. It is a non-profit, 501c(4), non-partisan, education and issue advocacy organization that represents the interests and concerns of America's senior citizens at both the state and federal levels. The mission of the Coalition is to protect the quality of life and economic well-being that older Americans have earned while supporting common sense solutions to the challenges of the future.

Social Security Administration
The official site of the Social Security Administration offers answers to questions on all Social Security-related issues. The site features help on planning retirement, information on qualifying for disability, recent news, and answers to frequently asked questions about Social Security's future.

Social Security Reform Center
Citizens for a Sound Economy Foundation provide "fast facts" about the current state of the Social Security system and the dangers the system could face. The site includes a frequently updated list of publications, links, experts, and other resources.

The White House: Modernize and Reform Social Security
President Bush's plan to strengthen Social Security is detailed on the White House site, with links to recent speeches and news releases.