Newspapers and journalists are the most important resources for reporting decisions to the public. Watchdog websites are organizations whose mission may vary. Each website differs: some aggregate data, and others provide expert analysis. Use a variety of sources to evaluate your information.
Electronic editions of record of newspapers, many in California, for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers--all in one easy-to-search database-- providingunique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community. Paid ads are excluded.
Covers newspapers, magazines, wire services, federal and state court opinions, federal and state statutes, federal regulations, and SEC filings such as 10-Ks,10-Qsand their exhibits. News information is updated daily and wire services several times daily. Research areas in LexisNexis Academic cover top news, general news topics, and news transcripts; non-English language news sources; company, industry, and market news; legal news; company financial information; general medical and health topics and medical abstracts; accounting, auditing, and tax information; law reviews; federal case law; U.S. Code; and state legal research.
Statistics can present powerful evidence for supporting a claim or argument and are collected at every level of government and in nearly every industry. Below are helpful places to find statistics about some of the biggest issues facing the country.
Polling and surveys provide insight into what a nation, state, or local community thinks about any number of issues. Below are reliable polling and survey resources to help you explore public opinion in the United States