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Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Full-text viewpoint essays, topic overviews, journal articles, news, and statistics. A great place to find evidence to support argumentative essays.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Browse by topic or keyword to find information covering a broad range of important issues in health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Weekly reports dating back to 1923.
ProQuest Combined Databases This link opens in a new window
To find editorials and opinion pieces in current news sources, choose Magazines and Newspapers at Source Type and choose Editorial at Document Type.
Database Tutorial: ProQuest Advanced Search
Database Tutorial: How to Select & Cite Sources in ProQuest (and more)
Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
To find editorials and opinion pieces in current news sources, choose Editorial at Document Type. Search and then limit to Magazines and Newspapers. Be sure to set a date limit that is current enough.

Debateabase
Debateabase is produced by the International Debate Education Association. Use this resource as a springboard to current and controversial topics.
Room for Debate
In Room for Debate, The Times invites knowledgeable outside contributors to discuss news events and other timely issues. Reader comments are moderated Monday through Friday.
Science Friday
A science radio program/website from National Public Radio (with links to reliable source material).
ProCon.org
Find background information and existing arguments about controversial issues.
TED Talks
Talks that cover the gamut of current issues. Explore talks by Topic, including Science, Technology, and Business - Or search for a TED Taslk on a specific subject. Be sure to asses: Is the speaker an expert on this topic?