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Opposing Viewpoints

These resources can be helpful for argumentative essays, pro/con papers, debates, or political cartoon analysis.

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Issues & Controversies Sign in Required

A collection of issue overviews, pro/con articles, court case summaries, editorial cartoons, and other resources for debate on controversial topics.

Points of View Reference Center Sign in Required (EBSCOhost)

Topic overviews, opinion articles, and additional sources on social, economic, and political issues.

Opposing Viewpoints Sign in Required (Gale In Context)

Topic overviews, opinion articles, and additional sources on social, economic, and political issues.

CQ Researcher Sign In Required

Reports on controversial issues of national importance (health care, public safety, education, environment, etc.). Each report is on a single topic. Helpful as a topic overview.

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Polling the Nations Sign in Required

Public opinion polls conducted in the U.S. and around the world by news and polling organizations on social, economic, and political issues.

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