Link: Congressional Quarterly Researcher (CQ Researcher on NCLive)

About: Congressional Quarterly Researcher (CQ Researcher on NCLive) is an essential resource for understanding the most critical events and controversial subjects of the day. This database is noted for its in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy and is an excellent resource for teaching information literacy.  Each single-themed, 12,000-word report is researched and written by a seasoned journalist. The consistent, reader-friendly organization provides researchers with an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.  Full text.

Dates of Coverage: 1991 to present.     

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