Research Guides: Political Science: Web Resources

Pew Research - American Politics Topics

Pew Research - American Politics Topics

Public Opinion Polls

Website Resources

Below you’ll find a wide variety of online resources related to the study of Political Science. Please note that while all of these resources are free, many will have monthly article limits and require a paid membership to view archived articles.

All Sides.com - Topics and Issues
AllSides strengthens our democracy with balanced news, diverse perspectives, and real conversation.
Brookings Institute
The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions.
Center for American Progress
A think tank offering policy proposals, talking points, events, news and columns.
Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.
Foreign Affairs
The leading magazine for analysis and debate of foreign policy, economics and global affairs.
Foreign Policy
Foreign Policy is a news publication, founded in 1970, that is focused on global affairs, current events, and domestic and international policy.
Opinions of the Court
This site is provided by the U.S. Supreme Court and lists the most current decisions of the court.
Yale Journal of International Affairs
The Yale Journal of International Affairs is an international affairs policy journal based out of Yale University (New Haven, CT).

Infobase American History
American History is an indispensable resource for student research. Spanning our nation’s history—from prehistory to the present day—American History was developed and curated by leading editors and scholars in the study of American history. It is composed of a variety of learning assets, including articles, images, primary source documents, timelines, videos, and slideshows.

Cato Institute
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organization—a think tank—dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent, nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.
Founded in 1977, Cato owes its name to Cato’s Letters, a series of essays published in 18th-century England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple, timeless principles of that revolution—individual liberty, limited government, and free markets—turn out to be even more powerful in today’s world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people, it is the indispensable framework for the future. The Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Statistical Abstract of the United States

This infographic illustrates the questions you may need to ask yourself in order to determine if a web resource can be a trusted source. 5 W's for Evaluating Web Resources

Who - ►Authority?

Who is the author?

Are they an expert in this field?

Is a biography of the author included?

Does the author list references?

What - ►Reliability?

Is the information supported by evidence?

Can you find this information by other sources?

When? - ►Currency?

How recently was the information published?

Is this site updated and how often?

Where?

Where does the information come from?

Is it a reputable site- .org .edu .gov?

Where can I find out more about the sponsors?

Why? - ►Purpose/ Point of View?

Why was it written?

Is there a bias to try to sway opinion?

Is the author selling something?

Politwoops from ProPublica

Politwoops
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The National Review vs. The New Statesman

The National Review is perhaps the most widely known conservative publication about politics.

National Review is an American conservative editorial magazine, focusing on news and commentary pieces on political, social, and cultural affairs. The magazine was founded by the author William F. Buckley Jr. in 1955 with $100,000 from his father.

The New Statesman is perhaps the most widely known liberal publication about politics.

The New Statesman was founded in 1913 by Sidney and Beatrice Webb with the support of George Bernard Shaw and other prominent members of the Fabian Society. The Fabians previously had supported The New Age but that journal by 1912 had moved away from supporting Fabian politics and issues such as women's suffrage.

How to Evaluate Websites

elibrary - Political Science in the U.S.

elibrary- Political Science in the U.S.

Google Scholar

Google Scholar

Organizations

American Sociological Association
Center for American Women and Politics
This website is nationally recognized as the leading source of scholarly research and current data about American women’s political participation. Its mission is to promote greater knowledge and understanding about women's participation in politics and government and to enhance women's influence and leadership in public life.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
The United States Institute of Peace
USIP is America’s nonpartisan institute to promote national security and global stability by reducing violent conflicts abroad. Our staff guide peace talks and advise governments; train police and religious leaders; and support community groups opposing extremism—all to help troubled countries solve their own conflicts peacefully.

Statistics

Data.gov
A tool for finding, accessing and using Federal government data sets, newly developed to promote open government.