LibGuides: Reading: Web Sites

Issues in the News

Politifact.com From the Tampa Bay Times, this site assesses the truth of political claims.

Factcheck.org From the Annenberg Public Policy Center provides assessment for policy claims.

Pew Research Center "Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World"

Rand Corporation Hot Topics Non-profit research and analysis of important global issues.

USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
The site's goal is to connect "the world to all U.S. Government information and services". There is a subject guide listing topics such as "Money and Taxes" and "Business and Economy." These subject headings lead to more specific areas and links.
Catalog of U.S. Government Publications (CGP)
The CGP is the finding tool for federal publications that includes descriptive records for historical and current publications and provides direct links to those that are available online.
FDsys Federal Digital System
FDsys provides free online access to official Federal Government publications, and is the "next generation" of Government information online.
GovSpot
Local, state, national, and world government information, including election updates, political party news, and access to government documents
Congress.gov
Congress.gov is the official website for U.S. federal legislative information.