The future of our nation and state depend on the economic decisions lawmakers in Washington and Albany make every day.

Several Web sites offer a pro-working-people perspective that provide valuable analysis on the ebb and flow of the current political debates.

Here are some resources that are worth checking out:

Citizens for Tax Justice promotes tax fairness for the middle class and exposes corporate tax loopholes at www.ctj.org.

The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities researches and explains federal and state policies at www.cbpp.org.

The Fiscal Policy Institute is a New York think tank that studies and reports on issues affecting our state at www.fpi.org.

The Economic Analysis and Research Network brings together progressive groups from across the country on policy issues at www.earncentral.org.

The National Priorities Project has interesting issue briefs and economic calculators at www.nationalpriorities.org.

United for a Fair Economy offers economic analysis at www.faireconomy.org.

The Economic Policy Institute is a consistent voice on issues affecting working families at www.epi.org.

Both of NYSUT's national affiliates — the American Federation of Teachers and National Education Association — have outstanding Web sites, www.aft.org and www.nea.org.