LibGuides: Current and Controversial Topics: Picking a Topic

Best Bet: Points of View Reference Center

This database has a list of controversial topic ideas and information about each one!

Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
A balance of materials from all viewpoints, including more than 1,300 main essays, leading political magazines from both sides of the aisle, newspapers, radio & TV news transcripts, primary source documents and reference books.

EveryCRSReport.com
Congressional Research Service (CRS) is the U.S. Congress’ think tank. Its reports "are the best way for anyone to quickly get up to speed on major political issues without having to worry about spin..."
ProCon.org
"...nonprofit nonpartisan public charity that provides well-sourced pro, con, and related research on more than 50 controversial issues..."
Pew Research Center Topics
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF): Focus Areas
The RWJF is the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health. Their site is a great place to find research on Health Systems, Healthy Communities, Healthy Children, Healthy Weight, and Leadership for Better Health