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Political Science Complete
Political Science and Public Policy journal articles, reference works, and professional conference papers. Covers law and legislation, comparative politics, political theory, international relations, humanitarian issues, and non-governmental organizations.
Political Science Database
Search for articles related to political science and international relations
PAIS Index
Indexes the social sciences with emphasis on contemporary worldwide social, economic and political issues, and public policy. Covers journals, books, some government publications.
CIAO: Columbia International Affairs Online
Search for scholarship on theory and research in international affairs; includes NGO publications
ProQuest Congressional
Search across historic and current congressional information. Includes full text of congressional publications, finding aids, a bill tracking service, public laws and other research materials from the US government
HeinOnline
Find law review articles, primary source materials, and government documents
China Academic Journals (中国知网期刊库)
Full-text database of Chinese journals published in China. Duke users have access to Literature/History Philosophy (Series F), Politics/Military Affairs/Law (Series G), Education & Social Sciences (Series H), and Economics & Management (Series J). Includes the Century Journals Project archive.
Environment Complete
Searches for journal articles and books in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, and energy
Environmental History: Conservation and Public Policy in America, 1870-1980
Explore primary sources on the history of the environment and conservation efforts across the globe from the late 1800s onwards. The archive concentrates particularly on the role of various government agencies, conservation organizations and individual actors who pioneered the study of the natural environment and campaigned for its protection.
NationalJournal
A well-respected journal of US political analysis. See esp.: Blogs/Influence Alley; Congress; Magazine.
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Think Tanks

Harvard Kennedy School Think Tank Search
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Policy Commons
Comprehensive digital library of public policy research containing over 30,000 documents.
Rand Corporation
Nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis. Focuses on such issues as health, education, national security, international affairs, law and business, the environment, and more.

News and Media

Communication and Mass Media Complete
database for journal articles about the media and communication

Nexis Uni
for political and government blogs: Expand News search in the menu next to the search bar and select Source Type: Blogs

Journalism & Media (Pew Research Center)
This Pew Research Center organization analyzes media coverage, including blogs and social media.

Center for Public Integrity
Nonprofit org. for investigative and accountability reporting

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