This topically organized directory features a comprehensive list of U.S. government organizations and agencies connected with each topic. Additionally, it list non-governmental organizations as well. An excellent source to get some early leads on data sources.
In these 100+ topic guides created by the Ezra Lehman Memorial Library staff, you will find sources that introduce you to your topic and keep you up-to-date with links to news articles, research websites, journal articles, and research reports, with a focus on in-depth investigative journalism resources Journalist's Resource, ProPublica, Reveal: The Center for Investigative Reporting, and the Center for Public Integrity.
Library database that covers the most important and controversial issues of the day. Contains the full text of CQ Researcher, a weekly publication. Each issue provides a comprehensive overview and background essay, data tables and graphs, chronology, pro-con starter, and list of major research and advocacy groups. Includes extensive lists of sources and hot-linked footnotes throughout.
Website that attempts to make all CRS reports easily available to the public. The result of a bi-partisan movement to get Congress to pass a bill requiring open access.
CQ Press publishes an array of reference sources and books on American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs. Some sources included tables that can be downloaded.
Carleton College Library has created a series of excellent guides to finding data resources in many subject areas. Note: Items marked with a penguin icon are databases licensed for the Carleton library. Items designated with a world symbol or no icon are typically freely available. Please contact the Ship librarian if you have questions.
The Pew Research Center is one of the leading independent research centers. Pew makes many of the datasets on which their reports are based, available freely.
The Guide provides immediate access to tables and graphs that display the ebb and flow of public opinion, electoral behavior, and choice in American politics over time. It serves as a resource for political observers, policy makers, and journalists, teachers, students, and social scientists.
