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Public Policy: Journal and Newspaper Articles


The following databases cover public policy issues and are the best places to begin searching for articles:



database photoCQ Researcher

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CQ Researcher provides overviews and analyses of current issues.

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database photoPolicyArchive

PolicyArchive is a comprehensive digital library of non-partisan public policy research containing over 12,000 full text documents

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database photoCatalog of Nonprofit Literature
(via The Foundation Center)

Citations and abstracts to publications on philanthropy, foundations, the nonprofit sector, and charitable giving.

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database photoPolicy Papers
(via LexisNexis Academic)

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Policy papers from government agencies on a wide range of topics.

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database photoSocial Services Abstracts
(via Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)

Citations and abstracts of articles covering topics in social work, human services, and related areas.

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database photoWorldwide Political Science Abstracts
(via Cambridge Scientific Abstracts)

Citations and abstracts to political science literature, 1975 to present.

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If you're looking for current news, try these sources:



database photoAlt-Press Watch

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Newspapers, magazines, and journals of the alternative and independent press.

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database photoEthnic NewsWatch

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Newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic, minority, and native press.

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database photoLexisNexis Academic

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Hundreds of regional, national, and international newspapers; business publications, and much more.

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database imageLexisNexis Congressional

government documents

See Hot Topics and Inside Washington

Full-text database useful for performing legislative histories and locating Congressional publications and related information about Congress.

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database photoProQuest Newspapers

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Nine national newspapers including the Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal.

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Political Information
A search engine for politics, policy, and political news.

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Rough and Tumble
A daily snapshot of California public policy and politics.

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Key Journals and Newspapers:



California Journal
National Journal
Sacramento Bee: Current News | Older Issues
San Francisco Chronicle: Current News | Older Issues
Washington Post: Current News | Older Issues

 
 
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