Some random rich websites

"Beyond Google" - at Online Education Database, a terrific collection of web resources for searching the "Deep Web," government statistics, business info and more.
(http://oedb.org/library/college-basics/research-beyond-google)

Union of Concerned Scientists - news, briefs, and background info on politically sensitive issues of science (like global warming, auto fuel efficiency, energy policies, national and international security, food safety and scientific integrity.
(http://www.ucsusa.org)

Earthtrends - environmental info.
(http://earthtrends.wri.org/)

Genetically Modified Food a U.S. government website with a nicely balanced approach to a hot button issue. From Oak Ridge National Lab, of all places. At this link on their site, they also have an index of other science and technology info they offer.
(http://www.ornl.gov/ornlhome/science_technology.shtml)

Electronic Frontier Foundation - legal cases and bloggers' rights
(http://www.eff.org/legal/cases/)

Reporters Without Borders - covers issues of safety, censorship and journalistic integrity. Not without controversy.
(http://www.rsf.org/)
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Spyware - news and information on spyware, malware and how to remove them.
(http://www.spywareinfo.com/)