Library Research Guides: Helpful Internet Websites: Current Topics

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This guide provides links to free internet websites only. Use Online databases to quickly find scholarly or popular articles on your topic. If you need help, contact us through the Get Connected link below, or visit one of our libraries in person. You may also email a subject specialist for help. See links below.

Statistics

Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor market activity, working conditions, price changes, and productivity in the U.S. economy to support public and private decision-making.
ChildStats.gov
Statistics, charts and reports on issues effecting children and families
NationalPriorities.org
Interactive charts and graphs show how federal spending policies impact the quality of life in states, counties and school districts.
PublicAgenda.org
Public opinion polls with great charts and graphs in addition to links to news analyses and web sites -- from a nonpartisan public opinion research and citizen education organization
National Vital Statistics System
Provides the most complete data on births and deaths in the United States.

General

PollingReport.com
Choose a subject heading or use the site Search engine to find national public opinion polls on hot topics
Popular and Trending Topics
From McLennan Community College Library. "These links attempt to offer information along the spectrum of each issue and do not reflect an endorsement of any political view."
ProCon.org
From Encyclopedia Brittanica. "Reliable, Nonpartisan, Empowering".
ScienceNews.org
Independent nonprofit covering advances in science, medicine and technology to provide independent, unbiased coverage of science to help people evaluate the world around them.

In the Spotlight

The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.