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ProCon.org
“Understand the issues. Understand each other."
Times Topics
New York Times compiled information on current and social issues.

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Ask your classroom teacher for the password for the password list to access these databases! Or email the library staff at lhs-library@lexingtonma.org. The password list is located on the library website under the "Online Materials" drop down menu.

SIRS Researcher This link opens in a new window Provides insight into social issues by delivering the pros and cons from selected documents and graphics curated from over 2,000 global sources.
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.
Issues: Understanding Controversy & Society (ABC-CLIO) This link opens in a new window Provides context, diverse perspectives, and selected primary and secondary sources for understanding the issues that currently affect global society.
Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window Search thousands of academic journals at once. Topics include: Biology; Chemistry; Engineering; Ethnic and multicultural studies; Geology; Law; Mathematics; Music; Pharmaceutical sciences; Psychology; Religion and philosophy; Science and technology; Veterinary science; Women's studies; Zoology
New York Times This link opens in a new window Search the full text of The New York Times starting in 1985.

Persuasive Speech: Home

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