Current Issues in Society and Politics

These databases consist of mostly news articles published by reporters and a few scholarly articles.  Access the passwords for these databases here.

• SIRS Knowledge Source: Contextual information and opinions on hundreds of today's social issues
• Opposing Viewpoints in Context: Similar to SIRS Knowledge Source
• Infotrac Newsstand (Gale): Full-text newspapers

These databases contain peer-reviewed articles published by researchers.  Access the passwords for these databases here.

• Academic OneFile (Gale)
• ProQuest
• EBSCO: This is available through the Fairfax County Public Library. Use this Account Number: 22769104753813
• Google Scholar: Articles not available may be accessible through another database/repository

These databases are similar to textbooks, with definitions and overviews.  Access the passwords for these databases here.

• GVRL (Gale)
• Britannica School
• World Book