*NEWS - Finding and Tracking Reliable News

Issues Databases

Controversial topics can often be best tracked by starting with databases the track current issues. These database often provide a timeline and all sides of the issue. They will also lead you to articles and news on the topic. Single word searches or simple phrases like, obesity, abortion, and corporal punishment often lead you to the section with the most information on the topic.

CQ Press Library
Coverage: Varies
Maximum Concurrent Users: Unlimited
A service from Congressional Quarterly Inc. providing access to political and social policy analysis, political profiles of countries, profiles of members of congress, analysis of supreme court decisions, and statistical data on American politics. The best publication in this collection for current issues is CQ Researcher.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)
Diverse perspectives on current social issues, providing viewpoint articles, statistics, news, multimedia, and reference content to support critical thinking and debate