LibGuides: Government, Political Science, and Public Policy: Find debate topics, statistics, and bills

The First Amendment - find it in Credo

Congress.gov
Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Click on Browse by Topic to get a list of published reports or topics. Coverage is from 1923 to present. Each report includes a pro/con feature.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Over 3,500,000 full text entries from over 1,000 different sources. Use this resource to gather background information to start your research. Includes mind map.
Gale In Context: Global Issues This link opens in a new window
Click on one of the eight broad subject categories available to get a list of specific topics.
Issues and Controversies (Facts on File) This link opens in a new window
Over 800 "hot topics" are listed. Find specific questions on the topics.
Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
A resource for debaters and includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more on hot social issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more. Cross-searchable with Gale In Context: Global Issues database.
Points of View Reference Center (EBSCOhost) This link opens in a new window
Covers four hundred topics. Contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue, and provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Michigan Advance
A nonprofit news site covering politics and policy across the state.
Governing
Per website: Media platform covering politics, policy and management for state and local government leaders. Recognized as the most credible and authoritative voice in its field, GOVERNING provides nonpartisan news, insight and analysis on such issues as public finance, transportation, economic development, health, energy, the environment and technology.
RealClearPolitics
According to their site: RealClearPolitics is trusted, non-partisan...thoughtfully curating the best coverage from every angle of the day's most critical issues...

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (ProQuest) This link opens in a new window
Need statistics for your paper or speech? Find statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. 1400 statistical tables. Includes monthly updates and image and spreadsheet versions of all current and historical tables, along with links to provider sites.