Issues and Controversies: Find a Topic

Guide to finding information on alternative viewpoints on controversial issues.

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Overview Articles on Current Issues and Controversies

CQ Researcher from CQ Press This link opens in a new window
Full-text articles on controversial issues, that contain bibliography and pro/con sections. Check the Hot-topic and Browse Topic sections for ideas.
Issues and Controversies@Facts.com from Facts On File This link opens in a new window
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Full-text articles on contemporary issues and controversies. Check the "Issues in the Headlines" and "Need a Research Topic?" sections.
This resource (in addition to CQ Researcher) is an EXCELLENT starting point for research on contemporary topics. September 25, 1995 to present.

Brooking Institution Research Topics
Nonpartisan organization that conducts research on public policy. The site contains analysis an commentary on many issues.
ProCon.org
Religious Tolerance.org "Hot Religious Topics"
Room for Debate
From the New York Times
Vanderbilt University Public Policy Issues and Groups
Frequently used sites related to the U.S. Government.
PBS NewsHour Special Reports
Reports from the Public Broadcasting System. Has national and international coverage.