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See every online resource the Library has to offer on the A–Z Online Resources page.
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America's News: Government & PoliticsUse from home Library Card Required Current and archived full-text articles from news sources nationwide in a searchable online database. Browse topics like governmental issues, political parties, voting, and more. |
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CultureGramsUse from home Library Card Required Information on over 200 countries and territories with in-depth look at cultures and their customs, traditions, politics, and daily life. From Home External LinkIn Library External LinkNeed Help External Link |
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Explora for Public LibrariesUse from home Library Card Required High quality collection of popular full-text magazines, reference books, videos. Access information on elections, NATO, public policy, types of government, and more. Go Now External LinkTutorial External Video LinkEBSCO App Internal app download page |
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The New York TimesRedeem 1 day of subscription access. Read the U.S. Politics section of the NYT for insight on the election cycle, presidential campaigns, and influential politician. Users will need to create a free account and access subscription through the link sent to your email. |
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Points of View Reference CenterUse from home Library Card Required A balance of materials from all viewpoints about controversial issues including topics like impeachment, lobbying reform, U.S. constitution, and more. |
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World Book AdvancedUse from home Library Card Required Learn all about political science, government ,and civics with this powerful reference tool. Includes primary and secondary source content, related media, and interesting facts. |
World Book TimelinesUse from home Library Card Required Hundreds of timelines cover various periods in history across culturally influential subjects. Find timelines on topics like amendments to the U.S. constitution, landmark decisions of the U.S. supreme court, history of the United Nations, and more. |
Find magazines in the library in Adult Reference. Or search the online catalog External Link to browse and place holds on magazines.
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The American Presidency Project External Link
Nonpartisan on-line source for presidential public documents.
Data.gov External Link
Provides to the public access to government open data to uphold the ideals of an open and transparent government.
FactCheck.gov External Link
Nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics.
GovInfo External Link
Free public access to official publications from all three branches of the Federal Government. Official service of the United States Government Publishing Office.
GovSpeak: Acronyms & Abbreviations External Link
Comprehensive lists of acronyms and abbreviations commonly used by the United States federal government and links to the identified department, agency, office, program or publication.
Usa.gov External Link
Creates and organizes timely, needed government information and services and makes them accessible anytime, anywhere, via your channel of choice.
Federal Election Commission External Link
Explore legal resources, campaign finance data, and help for candidates and committees.
Internal Revenue Service External Link
File and pay your taxes, learn about your rights, and resolve a tax or fraud issue.
Social Security Administration External Link
Apply for and manage your social security account, learn about Medicare, and more.
U.S. Census Bureau External Link
Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services External Link
File your immigration or naturalization application, track your case status, and research the adoption process.
US Congress External Link
Find members of the Congress, look up bills, and learn about the legislative process.
US Department of the Treasury External Link
Look up bonds and securities, report fraud, and research currency and coins.
US House of Representatives External Link
Find your representative, watch live house proceedings, learn the history and function of the House.
US Senate External Link
Look up senators, research legislation and records, and learn about the history and function of the Senate.
US Supreme Court External Link
Look up Justices, search case documents, and learn how the Supreme Court works.
The White House External Link
Learn about the current administration, our country’s former presidents, and the official residence.
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