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COMM 1110: Intro to Public Speaking (Nolan): Politics/Policy Sources

Dr. Jaclyn Nolan, Spring 2024

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Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window
Find pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, interactive maps, infographics, and more on contemporary social and policy issues.
A category on the National Debate Topic provides quick and easy access to content on frequently studied and discussed issues. Periodical content covers current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more.
Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Articles with background information and competing viewpoints on topical issues.
Points of View Reference Center contains resources that present multiple sides of an issue. The content can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Congressional Research Service Reports
Research reports and analysis created for members of Congress by the Congressional Research Service.

Looking for a topic for your policy speech? Try one of these public policy blogs to learn more about current public policy issues in Georgia and the United States.

GA Politics and Policy Blogs. Podcasts, and Video

AJC Political Insider Blog
Atlanta Journal-Constitution politics blog - may run into AJC paywall
Georgia Recorder
Nonprofit site offering Georgia political news and commentary
Georgia Political Review
UGA undergraduate review of political science, international affairs, history, and economics at the local, state, national, and international levels.
Georgia Politics (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
"A comprehensive news site focusing on Georgia government, public policy, and politics" from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. May have AJC paywall.
Politically Georgia Podcast
Weekly podcast from the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Politically Georgia team (free)
Lawmakers (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Georgia Public Broadcasting television show about the legislative goings-on under the Gold Dome

US Policy Blogs

Roll Call: Policy
Congressional Quarterly's political blog, filtered to the category of policy

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COMM 1110: Intro to Public Speaking (Nolan): Politics/Policy Sources

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GA Politics and Policy Blogs. Podcasts, and Video

US Policy Blogs

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