SIRS Researcher
This database from ProQuest focuses on controversial/current issues. A good place to browse to get started finding topics.
Opposing Viewpoints database
All the articles in this database are about controversial issues! A good place to browse to get started finding topics. Public library card required.
ProCon.org
A nonprofit organization whose goal is to promote education about controversial topics. A good place to browse to get started finding topics.
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!!
The Economist
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.
ProPublica
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!
New York Times
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
NY Times Opinion Pages
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
Washington Post
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.=
Washington Post Opinions section
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
Boston Globe
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
Boston Globe Opinion Pages
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
Chicago Tribune
Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
Washington Times
Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
Washington Times Opinion section
Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
Wall Street Journal
Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
Wall Street Journal Opinion Pages
Generally considered to have a conservative editorial perspective.
LA Times
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
LA Times Op Eds
Generally considered to have a liberal editorial perspective.
Scientific American
For Science news
Science magazine
A very highly regarded publication in the scientific community. For STEM topics
Discover magazine
For Science topics
Popular Science
For STEM topics
Popular Mechanics
For Science and Tech topics