The Opposing Viewpoints Series provides critical opinions on the pros and cons of various contemporary issues. There is a handout listing titles and call number information at the Reference Desk (6th floor).
Opposing Viewpoints (Books)
Information Series on Current Topics - Information Plus
Books with pro and con viewpoints presented on a variety of issues including social, political, scientific and ethical controversies. Presents statistics as well as discussions on the various aspects of the controversial topics. To find titles and locations, use the library catalog and search for the title “Information Series on Current Topics”.
Congressional Digest JK1 .C65 (located on 4 th floor)
Each monthly issue is devoted to an analysis of one current issue facing Congress-featuring sections on background, recent actions and statistics. Pros and cons are then given an equal number of "debaters" (four to six) who are involved with the problem. Indexed by the Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature and WilsonWeb.
CQ Library (Congressional Quarterly): WEB - Databases
CQ Library provides access to the full-text of two of Congressional Quarterly's premier databases, the CQ Weekly Report and the CQ Researcher. Through the CQ Library database patrons may search the current issues, as well as the archive for either publication. CQ Weekly is a great resource for information on Congress. CQ Researcher is a good place to start for research on current topics. These two titles are also available in paper format :
Congressional Quarterly - print copy, 1998+ Ref JK1 .C15
(Issues before 1998 are shelved on the 5 th floor by call number)
Reliable and useful news service offering a weekly summary of Congressional actions and developments. Includes voting information on individual measures. Latest issues are in a binder at the Reference Desk, previous bound years are in the Reference stacks by call number.
CQ Researcher (formerly Editorial Research Reports) - print copy, 1991+ Ref H35 .E35
(Issues before 1991 are shelved on the 6 th floor by call number)
Each report treats a subject that is in the news or likely to be in the news in the near future. Each report typically begins by discussing the importance of the subject and the major issues, followed by an in-depth examination of background and historical developments. The report concludes with a discussion of possible and likely future developments.
Editorials on File Ref D839 .E3
A newspaper editorial reference service with twice monthly cumulative indexes. Brief introductory information on editorial subjects-followed by a selection of 15-25 actual editorials, printed in their entirety, from major US and Canadian newspapers of the preceding half month. Latest issues are in a binder at the Reference Desk, previous bound years are in the Reference stacks by call number.
Facts on File Ref D410 .F32
A weekly classified digest of world news arranged under such headings as: "World Affairs", "Latin America", "Economy", "Arts", "Science", "Education", "Religion", "Sports", "Obituaries". Annually cumulated by the Facts on File Yearbook (Ref D410 .F3).
National Journal Ref JK1 .N28
Each weekly issue offers a brief review of events and actions in the federal government including the White House, federal departments and agencies, Congress and the Courts. Includes information on parties and elections, national issues and in-depth reports on federal policy, as well as a report on the political situation in an individual state.
California Journal Ref JK870l .C33
"The monthly analysis of state government and politics." Each issue offers a brief review of events and actions in the state government including the legislature, state departments and agencies, Governor's office and the Courts. Includes information on parties and elections, state issues and in-depth reports on state policy, as well as a report on the political situation in California.
The Gallup Poll: Public Opinion Ref HN90 .P8 G3
Annual compilation of public opinion polls on controversial topics conducted by the Gallup organization, providing date, question, and results; analyzed by age, sex, race, income level, geographic region, political affiliation, etc. Current polls are reported in the monthly Gallup Report (Ref HM261 .Al G34).
California - Government http://www.ca.gov/
Provides information on California elected officials: the Governor, constitutional officers, assembly members, and senators. The section on California Courts links to California court websites; read opinions of the California Supreme Court. Use the Local Government section to find your city's website; also has links to California county information. Accesses the Federal Government Information.
Elections and Voter Information http://www.ss.ca.gov/elections/elections.htm
Includes voter information and eligibility requirements, candidates, ballots initiatives, election results for national and local elections.
Official California Legislative Information http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/index.html
The site accesses the full text of California bills, resolutions, constitutional amendments, and the California Codes. Information on members of the assembly and the senate, organization of the legislature, and information on the legislative process are also available in the Your Legislature section.
The White House http://www.whitehouse.gov
The White House site is an excellent gateway to services of the US Government.
The U.S. Senate homepage (www.senate.gov) and the U.S. House of Representatives homepage: (www.house.gov) are the official government links to information on Congress, legislation and national elected leaders.
FedWorld Information Network http ://www.fedworld.gov
The platform to a true "world" of information from the US Federal Government, FedWorld Information Network brings access to over 20 full-text databases. FedWorld's purpose is to offer a comprehensive central access point for searching, locating, ordering and acquiring government and business information. The Federal Job Announcement Database is also available here.
GPO Access on the Web http://www.access.gpo.gov/
This U.S. Government Printing Office site provides access to a wealth of products produced by the Federal Government. Included are access to the Federal Register, The Budget of the US Government, Economic Report of the President, Congressional Record, Code of Federal Regulations, and the US Code (USC).
Internet Reference Site: Political Science Links
http://www.csupomona.edu/~library/websites/polysci.html
A collection of websites, dealing with political science and related topics, recommended by Cal Poly Pomona's librarians. Provides access to the Political Reference Almanac, National Security Archive, Almanac of American Politics, Project Vote Smart, national elections, and much more.
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