Politics
Academic Search Premier 
Multi-disciplinary database which includes a large collection of peer-reviewed journals in many areas of academic study including: archaeology, area studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ethnic & multicultural studies, law, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, religion & theology, women's studies, and other fields. Coverage varies, but begins in the 1990s for most journals.
Multi-disciplinary database which includes a large collection of peer-reviewed journals in many areas of academic study including: archaeology, area studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ethnic & multicultural studies, law, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, religion & theology, women's studies, and other fields. Coverage varies, but begins in the 1990s for most journals.
CIAO: Columbia International Affairs Online
A resource for theory and research in international affairs and global studies. Not simply a periodical database, CIAO includes working papers, policy briefs, conference proceedings, books, and case studies. It even has videos.
A resource for theory and research in international affairs and global studies. Not simply a periodical database, CIAO includes working papers, policy briefs, conference proceedings, books, and case studies. It even has videos.
LexisNexis Academic
Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: newswires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, federal case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries. Also has a section that includes full-text of several health newsletters and abstracts of articles in major medical journals.
Full-text access to continuously updated news, law, and business information. Highlights: News: newswires, transcripts, regional, national/international news, & Gallup Polls; Legal: law review articles, federal case law, and federal/state codes; Business: company profiles, country profiles, and SEC filings; People: directories from the entertainment industry, elected officials, executives, politicians, and obituaries. Also has a section that includes full-text of several health newsletters and abstracts of articles in major medical journals.
Gender Studies Collection (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Issues)
This collection of journals aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.
This collection of journals aims to provide balanced coverage of this significant aspect of our culture, covering such topics as gender studies, family and marital issues, health aspects, and many more.
War and Terrorism Collection
A definitive collection for students of history, social science and current events. Researchers will gain valuable insight to conflicts and their cause as well as their impact and how they are perceived on a global scale.
A definitive collection for students of history, social science and current events. Researchers will gain valuable insight to conflicts and their cause as well as their impact and how they are perceived on a global scale.
Criminal Justice Collection
A subcollection of approximately 150 journals in Academic OneFile that focuses on Criminal Justice issues.
A subcollection of approximately 150 journals in Academic OneFile that focuses on Criminal Justice issues.
JSTOR
Complete backfiles of core scholarly journals, searchable by journal (1 or more), keywords, author, title etc. Files do not include the latest 3-5 years. The content is delivered as page images. Results from image searches can be dragged from the website to your desktop and then used in a paper or presentation (for educational use only).
Complete backfiles of core scholarly journals, searchable by journal (1 or more), keywords, author, title etc. Files do not include the latest 3-5 years. The content is delivered as page images. Results from image searches can be dragged from the website to your desktop and then used in a paper or presentation (for educational use only).
America: History and Life
Citations and some abstracts for journal articles,book reviews, and dissertations on US and Canadian history, prehistory to the present. Covers historical topics and a variety of disciplines including popular culture, gender studies, anthropology, literature and folklore.
Citations and some abstracts for journal articles,book reviews, and dissertations on US and Canadian history, prehistory to the present. Covers historical topics and a variety of disciplines including popular culture, gender studies, anthropology, literature and folklore.
Historical abstracts
Abstracts to world history 1450-present (excluding North America) in historical and (related) social science literature.
Abstracts to world history 1450-present (excluding North America) in historical and (related) social science literature.
Diversity Studies Collection
Covers a diversity of diversity topics related to social science, history and liberal arts. This collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
Covers a diversity of diversity topics related to social science, history and liberal arts. This collection explores cultural differences, contributions and influences in our global community.
ProQuest Social Science Journals
ProQuest Social Science Journals include full-text periodicals covering the social sciences, including addiction studies, urban studies, family studies, international relations and much more.
ProQuest Social Science Journals include full-text periodicals covering the social sciences, including addiction studies, urban studies, family studies, international relations and much more.
GreenFILE
An index drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. GreenFILE provides a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment. Nearly 300,000 records (full text for selected titles) from scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports.
An index drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. GreenFILE provides a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment. Nearly 300,000 records (full text for selected titles) from scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports.
Alternative Press Index
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
PROL: Political Research Online
A repository of papers delivered at professional conferences, and emerging political science scholarship - sponsored by the American Political Science Association.
A repository of papers delivered at professional conferences, and emerging political science scholarship - sponsored by the American Political Science Association.
Contemporary Women's Issues
Contemporary Women's Issues, provided through LexisNexis academic, includes Information on women in 150+ countries: sociology, psychology, health, education and human rights. 1995-present. Items include journal articles, newsletters, research reports from non-profit groups, and fact sheets from governments and international agencies.
Contemporary Women's Issues, provided through LexisNexis academic, includes Information on women in 150+ countries: sociology, psychology, health, education and human rights. 1995-present. Items include journal articles, newsletters, research reports from non-profit groups, and fact sheets from governments and international agencies.
GenderWatch
GenderWatch is a full-text database containing 140 international publications plus reports, pamphlets, papers and conference proceedings devoted to women's and gender issues. It is a repository of materials on gender issues worldwide, the evolution of the women's movement, and the changes in gender roles over the last twenty years.
GenderWatch is a full-text database containing 140 international publications plus reports, pamphlets, papers and conference proceedings devoted to women's and gender issues. It is a repository of materials on gender issues worldwide, the evolution of the women's movement, and the changes in gender roles over the last twenty years.
LGBT life with Full Text
World's literature regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender issues. (Was GLBT Life with Full Text)
World's literature regarding Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender issues. (Was GLBT Life with Full Text)
Military and Government Collection
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military: full-text journals, periodicals and pamphlets; indexing/abstracts for additional titles.
Current news pertaining to all branches of the military: full-text journals, periodicals and pamphlets; indexing/abstracts for additional titles.
Readers' Guide Retrospective
Database containing comprehensive indexing of the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America. The complete database covers the years 1890 through 1982. Use to research contemporary writings on general news areas as current events, business, fashion, politics, crafts, education, history, sports, food, science, theater reviews, and film reviews.
Database containing comprehensive indexing of the most popular general-interest periodicals published in the United States and reflects the history of 20th century America. The complete database covers the years 1890 through 1982. Use to research contemporary writings on general news areas as current events, business, fashion, politics, crafts, education, history, sports, food, science, theater reviews, and film reviews.
Project Muse
Full-text scholarly journals in the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Mathematics; Coverage varies by journal but generally only 2-3 current years.
Full-text scholarly journals in the Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Mathematics; Coverage varies by journal but generally only 2-3 current years.
Alternative Press Index
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
Index to articles in alternative news sources. Use to research topics that may not be well covered in the mainstream press; 1991 to current.
Kidon Media Link
Links to 18,776 newspapers and other news sources from almost every country and territory in the world.
Links to 18,776 newspapers and other news sources from almost every country and territory in the world.
New York Times (1851-2007)
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (1851-2007) is fully searchable cover to cover and includes full text and full image, as well as advertising. Search for names, events and concepts. See a summary of the article as well as a PDF image of the article or the entire page of the newspaper.
note: The direct link for the Historical New York Times will be at the bottom of the ProQuest database list.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times (1851-2007) is fully searchable cover to cover and includes full text and full image, as well as advertising. Search for names, events and concepts. See a summary of the article as well as a PDF image of the article or the entire page of the newspaper.
note: The direct link for the Historical New York Times will be at the bottom of the ProQuest database list.
National Newspapers Premier
This database's detailed indexing will help you quickly find the news information you need. Each issue of each newspaper is indexed thoroughly, so researchers have access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the papers. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc.
This database's detailed indexing will help you quickly find the news information you need. Each issue of each newspaper is indexed thoroughly, so researchers have access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the papers. The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc.
Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life
An information clearinghouse with a non-partisan point of view. It focuses on four key areas of research:the influence of religion and religious organizations on political behavior, including voting and campaigns; church-state controversies; a wide range of policy debates - from abortion and gay marriage to stem cell research and faith-based initiatives; and the integral role religion plays in world affairs, with a particular focus on religion's impact on U.S. foreign policy. Polling data on current topics is presented.
An information clearinghouse with a non-partisan point of view. It focuses on four key areas of research:the influence of religion and religious organizations on political behavior, including voting and campaigns; church-state controversies; a wide range of policy debates - from abortion and gay marriage to stem cell research and faith-based initiatives; and the integral role religion plays in world affairs, with a particular focus on religion's impact on U.S. foreign policy. Polling data on current topics is presented.
Public Agenda
Public Agenda is a nonpartisan opinion organization founded by Daniel Yankelovich and Cyrus Vance. Its issue guides set out the facts and policy alternatives and offer a detailed profile of public thinking about controversial topics. Among the issues are: Abortion, Campaign Reform, Child Care, Crime, The Economy, Education, The Environment, Gay Rights, Immigration, Poverty and Welfare, and Race.
Public Agenda is a nonpartisan opinion organization founded by Daniel Yankelovich and Cyrus Vance. Its issue guides set out the facts and policy alternatives and offer a detailed profile of public thinking about controversial topics. Among the issues are: Abortion, Campaign Reform, Child Care, Crime, The Economy, Education, The Environment, Gay Rights, Immigration, Poverty and Welfare, and Race.
Sunlight Foundation: Transparency in Government
The Sunlight Foundation uses cutting-edge technology and ideas to make government transparent and accountable. Projects include:
The Sunlight Foundation uses cutting-edge technology and ideas to make government transparent and accountable. Projects include:
- OpenCongress.org: Brings together official government data with news and blog coverage, social networking, public participation tools, and more to give you the real story behind what's happening in Congress. OpenCongress is a free, open-source, not-for-profit, and non-partisan web resource with a mission to make Congress more transparent and to encourage civic engagement.
- Foreign Lobbying: Foreign Lobbyist Influence Tracker, a joint project of ProPublica and the Sunlight Foundation, digitizes information that representatives of foreign governments, political parties and government-controlled entities must disclose to the U.S. Justice Department when they seek to influence U.S. policy.
- Congrelate: Lets you view, sort, filter and share information about members of Congress and their districts.
- Transparency Corps: Allows anyone anywhere to have a positive impact on making our government more transparent by aggregating small actions that require human intelligence but not specialized political knowledge.
- Sunlight Lab: An open source community of thousands dedicated to using technology to transform government.
- Party Time: Documenting the Congressional Fundraising Circuit
- Transparency Jobs: Featuring jobs from both the US Federal Government as well as Non-Government Organizations
- LouisDB: The Library Of Unified Information Sources, an effort, to paraphrase Justice Louis Brandeis, to illuminate the workings of the federal government.
ICYouSee, a guide to critical thinking about what you see on the Web.
From Ithaca College Library, a guide to evaluating Web sites and other resources used for research
From Ithaca College Library, a guide to evaluating Web sites and other resources used for research
American Rhetoric
A database of over 5000 full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates and interviews.
A database of over 5000 full text, audio, and video versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates and interviews.
BBC News: Country Profiles
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio or video clips from BBC archives. Contain information on the different types of press available in the country.
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio or video clips from BBC archives. Contain information on the different types of press available in the country.
Mixed Messages: Tracking Political Advertising
A database that includes political advertisements funded by campaigns, parties, committees, and independent advocacy groups. Most of the ads are tied to specific U.S. House, U.S. Senate, or gubernatorial races throughout the country. Some of the ads are more general "issue" or advocacy ads not tied to a particular race or candidate.
A database that includes political advertisements funded by campaigns, parties, committees, and independent advocacy groups. Most of the ads are tied to specific U.S. House, U.S. Senate, or gubernatorial races throughout the country. Some of the ads are more general "issue" or advocacy ads not tied to a particular race or candidate.
Facts on File World News Digest
Information on issues, events, and people. 1940-present. Features include country profiles, primary documents, key issues, newsmaker profiles, and newspaper editorials. Incorporates World Almanac and Book of Facts.
Information on issues, events, and people. 1940-present. Features include country profiles, primary documents, key issues, newsmaker profiles, and newspaper editorials. Incorporates World Almanac and Book of Facts.
CQ's Politics in America
Print Location: REF DESK JK1083 .B55
Published annually, it contains in-depth profiles of members of Congress. Current ed. at the Reference Desk. Prior 4 years are in the General Stacks.
Print Location: REF DESK JK1083 .B55
Published annually, it contains in-depth profiles of members of Congress. Current ed. at the Reference Desk. Prior 4 years are in the General Stacks.
Europa world year book
Print Location: REF DESK JA 51 E85
Gives descriptive information and overviews on countries around the world. Includes history, politics, economics, education, media (magazines, television, radio, newspapers), etc. Latest at REF DESK. Older editions in General Stacks.
Print Location: REF DESK JA 51 E85
Gives descriptive information and overviews on countries around the world. Includes history, politics, economics, education, media (magazines, television, radio, newspapers), etc. Latest at REF DESK. Older editions in General Stacks.
Almanac of Women and Minorities in American politics
Print Location: REF HQ1236.5.U6 M3778
A comprehensive reference work for women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, native minorities, gays and lesbians who have been elected to state or national positions with additional information on locally elected positions.
Print Location: REF HQ1236.5.U6 M3778
A comprehensive reference work for women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, native minorities, gays and lesbians who have been elected to state or national positions with additional information on locally elected positions.
Columbia gazetteer of the world online
Database of names, descriptions, and characteristics of 165,000+ places in the world.
Database of names, descriptions, and characteristics of 165,000+ places in the world.
Presidential Libraries Podcasts
Historical clips from the Presidential Library collections for Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Listen to discussions about policy issues with advisors, addresses to the nation, and conversations with friends and family members. Hear the presidents speak both publicly and privately about issues of their day.
Historical clips from the Presidential Library collections for Presidents Hoover, Roosevelt, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush, and Clinton. Listen to discussions about policy issues with advisors, addresses to the nation, and conversations with friends and family members. Hear the presidents speak both publicly and privately about issues of their day.
Legislatures Live
Live proceedings from 40 states and about three-fourths of the 99 legislative chambers. (Download RealPlayer or Windows Media Player to listen or watch these Webcasts.)
Live proceedings from 40 states and about three-fourths of the 99 legislative chambers. (Download RealPlayer or Windows Media Player to listen or watch these Webcasts.)
World Political Leaders, 1945-2008
List of all current rulers by country up-to-date, site includes a database of Biographies of Political Leaders.
List of all current rulers by country up-to-date, site includes a database of Biographies of Political Leaders.
Dictionary of Political Biography (Oxford Reference Online)
Covers more than 1000 major figures in world politics of the twentieth century with brief descriptions and assessments.
Covers more than 1000 major figures in world politics of the twentieth century with brief descriptions and assessments.
Project Vote Smart
Biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and interest group ratings for candidates and elected officials.
Biographical information, issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and interest group ratings for candidates and elected officials.
Congressional Directory (U.S. Congress)
Presents short biographies of each member of the Senate and House, listed by state or district, and additional data, such as committee memberships, terms of service, administrative assistants and/or secretaries, and room and telephone numbers. It also lists officials of the courts, military establishments, and other Federal departments and agencies, including D.C. government officials, governors of states and territories, foreign diplomats, and members of the press, radio, and television galleries.
Presents short biographies of each member of the Senate and House, listed by state or district, and additional data, such as committee memberships, terms of service, administrative assistants and/or secretaries, and room and telephone numbers. It also lists officials of the courts, military establishments, and other Federal departments and agencies, including D.C. government officials, governors of states and territories, foreign diplomats, and members of the press, radio, and television galleries.
Federal Lobby Directory
Includes Individuals or Entities That Lobby, Lobby On Behalf of Others, or Hire Lobbyists To Lobby For Them. Includes filings from mid-year 1998 to the present for Firms/Organizations, Clients, and Individual Lobbyists.
Includes Individuals or Entities That Lobby, Lobby On Behalf of Others, or Hire Lobbyists To Lobby For Them. Includes filings from mid-year 1998 to the present for Firms/Organizations, Clients, and Individual Lobbyists.
White House
Official site for the Executive branch of the Federal Government. Includes speeches for the President and Vice President, press briefings, and information on appointments, nominations, and cabinet departments.
Official site for the Executive branch of the Federal Government. Includes speeches for the President and Vice President, press briefings, and information on appointments, nominations, and cabinet departments.
Encyclopedia of Feminist Theories
Presents an overview of topics related to women and feminist scholarship, including theory, but related topics as well, such as collaborative learning, menopause, television, and single sex education.
Presents an overview of topics related to women and feminist scholarship, including theory, but related topics as well, such as collaborative learning, menopause, television, and single sex education.
Encyclopedia of Fundamentalism
Print Location: REF BL238 .E63 2001
Essays on fundamentalist doctrines and movements in 20th century Protestantism.
Print Location: REF BL238 .E63 2001
Essays on fundamentalist doctrines and movements in 20th century Protestantism.
Oxford Guide to the United States Government
Authoritative information on the three branch of American government.
Authoritative information on the three branch of American government.
Oxford Companion to Politics of the World
Over 600 articles and essays on historical, theoretical, and current thought and development in global politics. The second edition brings articles up-to-date through 2000.
Over 600 articles and essays on historical, theoretical, and current thought and development in global politics. The second edition brings articles up-to-date through 2000.
Encyclopedia of minorities in American politics ; v. 1: African-Americans and Asian-Americans
Data on the political activities of African-Americans and Asian-Americans
Data on the political activities of African-Americans and Asian-Americans
Encyclopedia of minorities in American politics, Vol. 2
Data on Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in American politics.
Data on Hispanic Americans and Native Americans in American politics.
Oxford Companion to American Military History
Entries range from brief factual pieces to extensive essays and examine every major war from the Revolution to the Persian Gulf. Includes entries on acts of Congress and on diplomatic policies; on peace and antiwar movements; on war in film, literature, music, and photography; and on war viewed through the disciplinary lenses of anthropology, economics, gender studies, and psychology.
Entries range from brief factual pieces to extensive essays and examine every major war from the Revolution to the Persian Gulf. Includes entries on acts of Congress and on diplomatic policies; on peace and antiwar movements; on war in film, literature, music, and photography; and on war viewed through the disciplinary lenses of anthropology, economics, gender studies, and psychology.
Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World
Print Location: REF DS35.53 .O95 2001
Articles relate traditional Islamic doctrines to the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Print Location: REF DS35.53 .O95 2001
Articles relate traditional Islamic doctrines to the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Background Notes -U.S. Department of State
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. The Background Notes are updated/revised by the Office of Electronic Information and Publications of the Bureau of Public Affairs as they are received from the Department's regional bureaus.
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. The Background Notes are updated/revised by the Office of Electronic Information and Publications of the Bureau of Public Affairs as they are received from the Department's regional bureaus.
Congressional Hearings
A hearing is a meeting or session of a Senate, House, Joint, or Special Committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to obtain information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate/oversee the activities of a government department or the implementation of a Federal law. In addition, hearings may also be purely exploratory in nature, providing testimony and data about topics of current interest. Most Congressional hearings are published two months to two years after they are held. Only hearings released to GPO from the committees are made available on GPO Access. Coverage from 1985 - present.
A hearing is a meeting or session of a Senate, House, Joint, or Special Committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to obtain information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate/oversee the activities of a government department or the implementation of a Federal law. In addition, hearings may also be purely exploratory in nature, providing testimony and data about topics of current interest. Most Congressional hearings are published two months to two years after they are held. Only hearings released to GPO from the committees are made available on GPO Access. Coverage from 1985 - present.
ReliefWeb
A project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) it provides news, statistics, reopts and other information related to humanitarian relief, including updates to crisis situations, refugee camps, and other relief efforts.
A project of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) it provides news, statistics, reopts and other information related to humanitarian relief, including updates to crisis situations, refugee camps, and other relief efforts.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
The USAID clearinghouse provides documents relevant to USAID offices that were created by both governmental and non-governmental sources. Most topics of the files are related to public health and development issues.
The USAID clearinghouse provides documents relevant to USAID offices that were created by both governmental and non-governmental sources. Most topics of the files are related to public health and development issues.
American Presidency Project
A digital archive of the Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States from Hoover to Bush (1929 to present); see also IC Library stacks at: J80 .A283. The site also includes: inaugural addresses, radio addresses, fireside chats, debates, convention speeches, and party platforms.
A digital archive of the Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States from Hoover to Bush (1929 to present); see also IC Library stacks at: J80 .A283. The site also includes: inaugural addresses, radio addresses, fireside chats, debates, convention speeches, and party platforms.
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The 50 subject matter titles contain one or more individual volumes, which are updated once each calendar year, on a staggered basis. Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts that cover specific regulatory areas.
Codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. The 50 subject matter titles contain one or more individual volumes, which are updated once each calendar year, on a staggered basis. Each title is divided into chapters, which usually bear the name of the issuing agency. Each chapter is further subdivided into parts that cover specific regulatory areas.
Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) 1861-1960
Digital facsimile of these government documents. Covers 1861-1960 with some gaps. Also available in print and microfiche at JX233.A3rn
Digital facsimile of these government documents. Covers 1861-1960 with some gaps. Also available in print and microfiche at JX233.A3rn
Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) 1961-1975
Digital facsimile of these government documents See also IC Library stacks & microfiche at: JX233 .A3 for earlier volumes
Digital facsimile of these government documents See also IC Library stacks & microfiche at: JX233 .A3 for earlier volumes
Open CRS: Congressional Research Report for the People
Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides background reports to Congress yet they were not distributed to government document collections. Citizens had to write their Congressional representatives to obtain copies. The Open CRS site has indexed and posted copies of these valuable documents.
Congressional Research Service (CRS) provides background reports to Congress yet they were not distributed to government document collections. Citizens had to write their Congressional representatives to obtain copies. The Open CRS site has indexed and posted copies of these valuable documents.
Oyez : U.S. Supreme Court Multimedia
User friendly website that contains biographies of Supreme Court justices, case decisions, and some audio transcripts of select cases.
User friendly website that contains biographies of Supreme Court justices, case decisions, and some audio transcripts of select cases.
U.S. Code from the House of Representatives
Searchable version of the U.S. code either by keyword, boolean or by title and section.
Searchable version of the U.S. code either by keyword, boolean or by title and section.
United States Government Manual
Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, and boards, commissions, and committees.
Provides comprehensive information on the agencies of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. Also includes information on quasi-official agencies, international organizations in which the United States participates, and boards, commissions, and committees.
United States Government Manual
Print Location: REF JK421 .A3
Print Location: REF JK421 .A3
USA.gov
The U.S. government's official web portal. This site makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. (Formerly known as FirstGov)
The U.S. government's official web portal. This site makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. (Formerly known as FirstGov)
Thomas - Legislative Information
Database of United States legislative information including: bills, resolutions, the Congressional Record, treaties, Committee Reports, Public Laws, Roll Call Votes, etc.
Database of United States legislative information including: bills, resolutions, the Congressional Record, treaties, Committee Reports, Public Laws, Roll Call Votes, etc.
Americans Elect
From a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any political party or ideology and is seeking to change the way Americans elect a President. In the process of engaging voters seeking a candidate, it provides a guide that compares the positions of politicians and other public figures on an issue by issue basis
From a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that is not affiliated with any political party or ideology and is seeking to change the way Americans elect a President. In the process of engaging voters seeking a candidate, it provides a guide that compares the positions of politicians and other public figures on an issue by issue basis
CQ Researcher
Comprehensive reporting and analysis on current issues in the news. Each report includes an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.
Comprehensive reporting and analysis on current issues in the news. Each report includes an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.
World factbook
From the CIA. Gives basic history of all countries including map, population, history, politics, economics, education, communications, transportation and military among other.
From the CIA. Gives basic history of all countries including map, population, history, politics, economics, education, communications, transportation and military among other.
AP Images
A database of over 160 years of history as witnessed by The Associated Press. Photos: more than 3.6 million photographs from 1825 to today, with about 3,000 new photos added every day. Graphics: more than one hundred thousand graphics, including maps, timelines, logos and graphs. Audio: over 4,500 hours of audio clips from the 1920s forward. Links to hourly newscasts on the home page under the audio tab.
Note: This database may be used for educational purposes only. Images may not be posted on the Web or otherwise made available electronically to anyone outside the Ithaca College community. These images may not be republished or distributed in newspapers, newsletters, magazines, brochures, catalogs, yearbooks, calendars, posters, or similar materials.
A database of over 160 years of history as witnessed by The Associated Press. Photos: more than 3.6 million photographs from 1825 to today, with about 3,000 new photos added every day. Graphics: more than one hundred thousand graphics, including maps, timelines, logos and graphs. Audio: over 4,500 hours of audio clips from the 1920s forward. Links to hourly newscasts on the home page under the audio tab.
Note: This database may be used for educational purposes only. Images may not be posted on the Web or otherwise made available electronically to anyone outside the Ithaca College community. These images may not be republished or distributed in newspapers, newsletters, magazines, brochures, catalogs, yearbooks, calendars, posters, or similar materials.
Associated Press Sports Editors
Professional organization's website with links to news, jobs, and internship information.
Professional organization's website with links to news, jobs, and internship information.
Homeland Security Digital Library
Provides access to important U.S. policy documents, presidential directives, and national strategy documents as well as specialized resources such as theses and reports from various universities, organizations and local and state agencies. HSDL content includes multi-media offerings. Registration is required.
Provides access to important U.S. policy documents, presidential directives, and national strategy documents as well as specialized resources such as theses and reports from various universities, organizations and local and state agencies. HSDL content includes multi-media offerings. Registration is required.
CQ public affairs collection
Vital issues, statistical and historical analysis, historic documents, primary source materials and a directory of key government, nonprofit, and private organizations in each of the major policy areas.
Vital issues, statistical and historical analysis, historic documents, primary source materials and a directory of key government, nonprofit, and private organizations in each of the major policy areas.
CQ Weekly
Weekly info on Congress: reports on upcoming issues, wrap up of news, status of bills, behind-the-scenes action, committee and floor activity, debates and all roll-call votes.
Weekly info on Congress: reports on upcoming issues, wrap up of news, status of bills, behind-the-scenes action, committee and floor activity, debates and all roll-call votes.
Avalon Project at Yale Law School
Digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government.
Digital documents relevant to the fields of Law, History, Economics, Politics, Diplomacy and Government.
Political Organization Filing and Disclosure (US Internal Revenue Service)
Search and view copies of electronically filed Forms 8871, Political Organization Notice of Section 527 Status, and Forms 8872, Political Organization Report of Contributions and Expenditures .
Search and view copies of electronically filed Forms 8871, Political Organization Notice of Section 527 Status, and Forms 8872, Political Organization Report of Contributions and Expenditures .
Representative American Speeches (1956- )
Print Location: REF PS668 .B3
A year-by-year selection of speeches, arranged by Subject.
Print Location: REF PS668 .B3
A year-by-year selection of speeches, arranged by Subject.
Compilation of Presidential Documents
The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents are the official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
The Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents and the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents are the official publications of materials released by the White House Press Secretary.
Gallup.com
Presents daily briefings on a single current topic, as well as recent Gallup Poll findings for public opinion on politics, government, eocnomics, and management.
Presents daily briefings on a single current topic, as well as recent Gallup Poll findings for public opinion on politics, government, eocnomics, and management.
Odum Institute for Research in Social Science
Public opinion database maintained by the University of North Carolina - allows for keyword and string searching. The database searches the Harris Poll, Carolina Poll, Southern Poll, State Poll and Knight Foundation Community Poll collections.
Public opinion database maintained by the University of North Carolina - allows for keyword and string searching. The database searches the Harris Poll, Carolina Poll, Southern Poll, State Poll and Knight Foundation Community Poll collections.
World Public Opinion.org
Articles present major public opinion survey results for specific nations as well as global patterns of world public opinion. Includes links to topics, including development, globalization, trade, human rights, and countries/continents.
Articles present major public opinion survey results for specific nations as well as global patterns of world public opinion. Includes links to topics, including development, globalization, trade, human rights, and countries/continents.
General Social Survey.
The survey "contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. Many of the core questions have remained unchanged since 1972 to facilitate time-trend studies as well as replication of earlier findings. It has tracked the opinions of Americans over the last four decades."
The survey "contains a standard 'core' of demographic, behavioral, and attitudinal questions, plus topics of special interest. Many of the core questions have remained unchanged since 1972 to facilitate time-trend studies as well as replication of earlier findings. It has tracked the opinions of Americans over the last four decades."
Pollster.com
Website focuses on political polls - tracks, aggregates, and analyzes political polls, including presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial races. Includes links to public pollsters, poll blogs and sites, and academic surveys.
Website focuses on political polls - tracks, aggregates, and analyzes political polls, including presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial races. Includes links to public pollsters, poll blogs and sites, and academic surveys.
PollingReport.com
Provides summary-level highlights from recent national polls, and includes some historical comparative data (1985- present). Primary subjects include politics and policy, business/economics, and the American scene.
Provides summary-level highlights from recent national polls, and includes some historical comparative data (1985- present). Primary subjects include politics and policy, business/economics, and the American scene.
Africa Multi-Country AIDS Program 2000-2006
A World Bank report on HIV/AIDS that compiles five years worth of data from African countries showing trends and offering scorecards. Overview, sections, and entire document are available in pdf.
Budget of the United States Government
The budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications that have been issued throughout the fiscal year. Other related and supporting budget publications, such as the Economic Report of the President, are included, which may vary from year to year. Online site covers 1996 - present.
The budget message of the President, information about the President's budget proposals for a given fiscal year, and other budgetary publications that have been issued throughout the fiscal year. Other related and supporting budget publications, such as the Economic Report of the President, are included, which may vary from year to year. Online site covers 1996 - present.
Campaign Finance Reports and Data (Federal Election Commission)
Search by candidate, PAC, and Party.
Search by candidate, PAC, and Party.
NationMaster
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Use the search form to generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Use the search form to generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
Opensecrets.org: Your Guide to the Money in U.S. Elections
This site by the Center for Responsive Politics eports on PACs, donors, soft money and lobbyists.
This site by the Center for Responsive Politics eports on PACs, donors, soft money and lobbyists.
Polling the Nations
A compilation of public opinion surveys, containing the full text of questions and responses from 14,000 surveys from 1986 to the present in the United States and more than 80 other countries. Each record includes the polling organization responsible for the poll, the sample size and the date the poll was released.
note: LIMITED TO 4 SIMULTANEOUS USERS.
A compilation of public opinion surveys, containing the full text of questions and responses from 14,000 surveys from 1986 to the present in the United States and more than 80 other countries. Each record includes the polling organization responsible for the poll, the sample size and the date the poll was released.
note: LIMITED TO 4 SIMULTANEOUS USERS.
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Site includes the following databases: Facts on International Relations and Security Trends; Multilateral Peace Operations; Data on Military Expenditure; Data on Arms Transfers; Data on Arms Production; Database on National Export Control Systems
Site includes the following databases: Facts on International Relations and Security Trends; Multilateral Peace Operations; Data on Military Expenditure; Data on Arms Transfers; Data on Arms Production; Database on National Export Control Systems
Krogh Foreign Affairs Digital Archives
Digitized episodes from three television series between 1981 and 2005: American Interests, World Beat, and Great Decisions (the latter in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Association). Topics covered: energy, human rights, media and communications, defense, environment, immigration, and terrorism.
Digitized episodes from three television series between 1981 and 2005: American Interests, World Beat, and Great Decisions (the latter in collaboration with the Foreign Policy Association). Topics covered: energy, human rights, media and communications, defense, environment, immigration, and terrorism.
Living Room Candidate: Presidential Campaign Commercials 1952-2008
From the Museum of the Moving Image, visitors can stream political ads through history. Site includes lesson plans for high school teachers and links to online resources.
John Henderson
Social Sciences Librarian
Tel: (607) 274-1961
These guides offer guides to issues featuring pro and con viewpoints or opposing opinions.
- CQ Researcher : browse by topic or go to the pro/con section.
- ProCon.org, a nonpartisan citizenship/education organization
- On The Issues covers topics related to election campaigns
- Public Agenda : Check out its Understanding the Issues guide