Articles, Op-Eds, Editorials, News Videos
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This database from ProQuest focuses on controversial/current issues. A good place to browse to get started finding topics.
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All the articles in this database are about controversial issues! A good place to browse to get started finding topics. Public library card required.
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A nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote education about controversial topics. A good place to browse to get started finding topics.
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Info Trac (Alameda County Library Databases)
You'll need a library card for this one. If you don't have a card, you can sign up for an e-card here: https://alam1.aclibrary.org/selfreg~S30
Make sure you save this number, because it lasts for 3 years. You will definitely need it for QUEST!!
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A lot of international topics, which isn't the focus of this project, but the U.S. articles are excellent as well. The Economist has a policy of not having individual authors sign each article, so don't worry if you don't see an author's name. This is a highly regarded periodical.
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ProPublica is a nonprofit news agency founded and run by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal editors and journalists. Its purpose is to promote unbiased, investigative journalism in a time when many news agencies are only printing sensational stories, "the stuff that will sell." Very interesting site!
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Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.=
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Washington Post Opinions section
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
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Washington Times Opinion section
Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
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Wall Street Journal Opinion Pages
Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
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Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
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For Science news
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A very highly regarded publication in the scientific community. For STEM topics
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For Science topics
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For STEM topics
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For Science and Tech topics
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