Web Directory

» BBC News -- Talking Point
   Online discussions, links to related news stories from the British Broadcasting Co. Topics range from serious to trivial.
   http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/talking_point/default.stm

» DebateGate
   Spirited site with 10 distinct forums with more on the way. Designed around the Yahoo Clubs format without the annoying ads.
   http://www.debategate.com

» Drudge Forum
   Message board that covers news, journalism, politics and topics related to the Drudge Report.
   http://www.drudgeforum.com/

» Guardian Talk
   Talkboards about general and topical news such as sports, football, politics, film, travel and books.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/talk

» IRCPolitics.org
   Political discussion on the internet. Interactive Realtime chat, news page and bulletin board.
   http://www.ircpolitics.org/

» Lobby-It.Com
   Have your say about any issue that bothers you. Talk online about your concerns in our chat room.
   http://lobby-it.com

» Lucianne.com
   Forum for posting and discussion of current news items of a political bent. Includes selections by columnist Lucianne Goldberg.
   http://www.lucianne.com/

» MSNBC
   Theme/Focus: current affairs. Registration Information: users choose author names on the fly (no usernames or passwords). Discussion Structure: linear.
   http://www.msnbc.com/bbs/default.asp?0dm=O227O

» NOLA Live: News Media Forum
   Nola's discussion forum about current news and media issues.
   http://www.nola.com/forums/newsmedia/

» National Public Radio (NPR)
   Theme/Focus: current affairs. Topic Selection: users can start new discussions, but topics are pre-determined. Author Names: users must select a username and password before starting a new discussion or replying to an existing one. Discussion Structure: l
   http://www.npr.org/yourturn/

» News & Views Exchange Central
   Message board for journalists to exchange the latest international news and views as well as topical professional issues. [English, Russian]
   http://www.newsbee.org

» Newsbull.com
   News Links, Issue Forums, Blogs, Columnist, Politics
   http://www.newsbull.com

» OmniNerd
   Describing itself as a habitat for the collaborative nerd. Focal point for discussion on current affairs and a range of topics.
   http://www.omninerd.com

» Poynter Forums
   A variety of e-mail discussion lists on various journalism-related topics.
   http://www.poynter.org/forum/topics.asp

» Pravda.ru Forums
   Online discussion forum, not connected with the Pravda newspaper.
   http://engforum.pravda.ru/

» Quest For Answers In Modern Times
   A forum for people of all cultures and faiths to share experiences, questions, knowledge, and theory regarding global society, current events, politics, and Islam. This is an informal discussion welcoming views of all faiths and lifestyles.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/aQuestForAnswersInModernTimes/

» SMS Australia
   Mobile, wireless technology, cellular, SMS news and information portal for the Australian community.
   http://www.sms-australia.com

» SQLspace
   Discusssions on breaking news. No censorship policy.
   http://www.sqlspace.com/

» Stossel, John
   Discussion forum on the topics of the controversial ABC investigative reporter's documentaries.
   http://abcnews.go.com/2020/ABCNEWSSpecial/

» Survival Resources News Daily
   Survival and preparedness resources and news, opinion and on-going discussions on these subjects and current events. Of interest to the survivalist/prearedness and patriotic communities.
   http://members.boardhost.com/SRNDBOARD

» The Cyber I
   A forum discussion site with an emphasis on news, political discussion, and current events.
   http://members.tripod.com/the_cyber_i/

» Volconvo Debate Forums
   A forum featuring political, breaking news, religious and other topics.
   http://www.volconvo.com

» World Affairs Board
   Forum for social, economic and political issues as well as military equipment, strategy and issues.
   http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/

» World News Forums
   Discuss a wide variety of news, sport, technology.
   http://www.worldnewsforums.com/