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Welcome to Political Science
Anything can happen in the world of politics so you have to stay on your toes, do your research, and stay current with events happening around you and globally. It's a lot to juggle! This guide should help you get started. Reach out to a librarian if you need any help!
Political Science Resources
- Dictionary of Political Science Terms. From the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics, 2013.
- Brookings Institute The Brookings Institute is a "Think Tank" that generates ideas and research on all sorts of issues. Generally seen as left-leaning.
- CATO Institute A Libertarian think-tank devoted to individual freedom.
- Congressional Research Service Reports on subjects that Congressmen have asked about. Maybe they have something for you!
- CQ Researcher Well-done and extensive (about 15 pages each) reports on many topics. An excellent starting place for any research in political issues.
- EBSCOhost Our biggest collection of magazine and journal articles. Updated daily. Also available as a Mobile Site. New to EBSCOhost? Take a look at our handout.
- Opposing Viewpoints in Context This database provides a one-stop source for information on current social issues. Includes viewpoint articles on both sides of an issue, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents, links to websites, and full-text magazine and newspaper articles. Handout and Guide for Opposing Viewpoints
News in the World of Politics
Politico Playbook: newsfeed on US politics
- Playbook: What MAGA ‘civil war’?This link opens in a new windowJun 20, 2025And a federal appeals court rules in favor of Trump in the California National Guard case.
- Playbook: Inside Trump’s thinking on IranThis link opens in a new windowJun 19, 2025And infighting swells inside the DNC.
- Playbook: Trump’s next move on IranThis link opens in a new windowJun 18, 2025And the Fed prepares for its latest announcement on interest rates.
- Playbook: Trump’s moment of truthThis link opens in a new windowJun 17, 2025And the White House is ramping up its messaging on the reconciliation bill.
New York Time Politics feed
- With Military Strike His Predecessors Avoided, Trump Takes a Huge GambleThis link opens in a new windowJun 21, 2025President Trump is betting the United States can repel whatever retaliation Iran orders, and that it has destroyed the regime’s chances of reconstituting its nuclear program.
- U.S. Military Is Pulled Back Into Middle East WarsThis link opens in a new windowJun 21, 2025The strikes on Iran ushered in a period of high alert as the Pentagon braced for almost-certain retaliation against American forces in the region.
- Senate Official Rejects Food Aid Cuts Proposed by Republicans in MegabillThis link opens in a new windowJun 21, 2025The ruling by the parliamentarian sent G.O.P. lawmakers back to the drawing board to cover the costs of President Trump’s domestic policy bill.
- U.S. Deploys B-2 Bombers as Trump Plans to Meet National Security TeamThis link opens in a new windowJun 21, 2025The planes can carry bombs capable of striking an underground nuclear facility in Iran if President Trump decides to join the conflict.
- Andrew Schulz, ‘Podcast Bro,’ Might Be America’s Foremost Political JournalistThis link opens in a new windowJun 21, 2025The comedian and host has a huge audience and many thoughts on what podcasters like him are responsible for now.
Wall Street Journal news feed
- Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on FootThis link opens in a new windowJan 27, 2025Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.
- Leading China Property Developer Reports Huge loss, in Sign of Widening Real-Estate WoesThis link opens in a new windowJan 27, 2025Troubles at Vanke raise questions about the continued spread of the property crisis and whether the Chinese state will step in.
- Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 AttackThis link opens in a new windowJan 27, 2025Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.
- Suspected Sabotage of Deep-Sea Cable Triggers First NATO-Led ResponseThis link opens in a new windowJan 27, 2025The alliance mounted its first coordinated response to a suspected sabotage campaign against critical infrastructure after another cable was severed in the Baltic Sea.
- Rwanda-Backed Rebels Enter Congo's Safe-Haven CityThis link opens in a new windowJan 27, 2025Residents of Goma reported gunfire and shelling after rebels overran Congolese troops. U.N. officials estimated that more than one million displaced people were now inside the city.
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