~ Early Web Links ~

Dronestream, built by Josh Begley, tracks every reported covert US drone strike in Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia through a publicly accessible API, searchable database, and real-time Twitter feed. It aggregates human stories and investigative journalism from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism to document the human impact of remote warfare.

Built around sociologist G. William Domhoff's decades of research, this site examines who holds power in America through analyses of the corporate elite, wealth inequality, and political influence. Featuring full-text book chapters, a Power Elite Database, lecture videos, and regularly updated articles, it serves as a comprehensive academic resource on power structure research.

The Marxists Internet Archive is one of the largest online libraries of leftist political theory, hosting works from over 720 authors including Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Trotsky in 80 languages. Researchers and activists alike will find a vast collection of books, periodicals, speeches, and primary texts covering Marxism, socialism, communism, and related political philosophy.

Ville Kokkomäki is a Finnish blogger whose numbered essay archive covers Bitcoin, pacifism, peace studies, and geopolitics, with posts ranging from cryptocurrency philosophy to reflections on the Gaza conflict and NATO membership. The mix of Finnish and English writing, combined with deeply personal and politically engaged topics, makes this a distinctive window into one thoughtful person's evolving worldview.

Adam Elkus writes long-form analytical essays on political violence, strategy, technology, and contemporary events, drawing on a wide range of academic and cultural references. With 50 articles spanning topics from the January 6th insurrection to Silicon Valley solutionism, this is a substantive intellectual blog for readers who enjoy rigorous, interdisciplinary commentary.

Ava's personal blog focuses on data protection law, digital privacy, and tech criticism, with posts tackling topics like personal websites and the law, the illusion of human oversight in AI, and whether offline living has become a luxury. The site blends thoughtful legal commentary with personal reflections on health and small creative projects, making it a genuinely interesting read for anyone curious about the intersection of technology and civil liberties.

Webrocker's personal blog includes this post rallying support for net neutrality during the 2017 Battle for the Net campaign, urging readers to oppose FCC rollbacks of open internet rules. The site mixes German and English content across writing, drawing, photography, and links, with this entry serving as a call to action against ISP overreach.

Walmart Watch was a campaign site dedicated to monitoring and critiquing the business practices of Walmart, one of the world's largest retailers. The site focused on labor rights, worker wages, corporate accountability, and the social impact of Walmart's policies on communities.