Embedded Files
A reference page for your weekly Op-Ed assignments.
Click here to access the full Padlet with curated Op/Ed articles from various political perspectives and links to accessible articles on a variety of topics.
If access isn't working:
Go to ClassLink
Click on "U.S. Newsstream" in the "News" folder
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The bias chart is based on over 2,400 Ratings that inform their balanced newsfeed. AllSides rates bias by balancing input from thousands of Americans across the political spectrum and a politically balanced panel of experts.
Library Databases
Library Databases
ProQuest SIRS Issues Researcher - GHS Database; log in with ClassLink
Provides authoritative insight into the most-studied social issues by delivering the pros and cons from relevant, credible documents and graphics selected by trained editors and curated from over 2,000 global sources. Be sure to look for opinion pieces.
Gale Opposing Viewpoints - GHS Database; log in with ClassLink
Covering today's most popular social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. Includes viewpoints, reference articles, infographics, news, images, video, audio, and more. Be sure to look for opinion pieces.
U.S. Newsstream from Badgerlink; ProQuest Database
Current and archival to 1980s U.S. news featuring: The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Newsday, Chicago Tribune and more.
Newspaper Source Plus from Badgerlink; EBSCO Database
Access articles from local newspapers throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Popular Magazines - Access popular Op-Ed articles from this database including magazines: The Nation, Mother Jones, National Review, and The New Yorker.
First time Access: redeem a pass here.
After you've done that once, sign in with Google on any device for 24/7 access.
To access the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel online, log in with our district credentials found in this Doc.
Ad Fontes Media - log in with ClassLink.
Use search to learn about specific sources, or view the full chart.
Wall Street Journal - Log in via ClassLink for full access to the website; app access not available.
Open, Web-Based Opinion Sources
Open, Web-Based Opinion Sources
Recommended citation generator for MLA 9th Edition: MyBib
AllSides has a daily news aggregator where you can see articles from various perspectives. You can also find a bias rating for any source.
The Atlantic - freely available while on campus
As you work, if you need any help accessing an article, creating a citation, or finding articles on a particular topic, visit the library or send an email to Mrs. Brannan!
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