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Articles
Online Article: American Government
- "Can a Polarized American Party System Be 'Healthy'?"Galston, William A. Issues in Governance Studies, 34 (April 2010), Brookings Institute
Sources of News & Data Sets
Online Resources: American Government News Sources & Data Sets
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- CQ ResearcherOften the first source librarians recommend when researchers are seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues in the news.
- Pew Research CenterPew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. They conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis, and other data-driven social science research, without taking policy positions.
- U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is a media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions. They publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism, and advice.
- U.S. Census Bureau: Population ClockThe U.S. population clock is based on a series of short-term projections for the resident population of the United States. This includes people whose usual residence is in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. These projections do not include members of the Armed Forces overseas, their dependents, or other U.S. citizens residing outside the United States. The projections are based on a monthly series of population estimates starting with the April 1, 2010 resident population from the 2010 Census.
- WorldometersReal-time world statistics.
- Current World PopulationReal-time population update.
Videos
Online Resources: American Government Videos
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- African American History: From Emancipation to the PresentIn this lecture, Professor Holloway revisits Malcolm X’s life in order to offer a more nuanced interpretation of the black leader than is traditionally taught.
- American Government - The Logic of a Campaign (or, How in the World Did We Win?)In this lecture, Professor Freeman explains the logic behind American and British military strategy during the early phases of the Revolution.
- Nonviolence: From Gandhi to Martin Luther KingBy Michael Nagler, UC Berkeley - series of 26 lectures - An introduction to the science of nonviolence, mainly as seen through the life and work of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Video of First Kennedy-Nixon debate in 1960Clip from the 1st 1960 presidential debate between Senator John F. Kennedy (D-MA) and Vice President Richard Nixon (R-CA). Held on September 26, 1960, it was the first presidential debate between candidates from opposing political parties as well as the first one to be televised.
Organizations
Online Resources: American Government Organizations
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- American Political Science Assocation (APSA)Founded in 1903, APSA is the learning professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 11,000 members in over 100 countries
- Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)CBPP is a nonpartisan research and policy institute. They pursue federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways.
Other Resources
Other Online Resources: American Government
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- The Debt FixerFrom the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. How would you handle the nation's finances given the current situation and the long-term prospects? Here’s your chance to find out.
- U.S. National Debt ClockReal time tracking of national debt.
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