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Opposing Viewpoints
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Comprehensive information on social issues with different perspectives.
CQ Researcher
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Comprehensive reports about current events; including social, economic, political, and environmental issues. Coverage: 1923 - present.
401 Prompts for Argumentative Writing, New York Times
Great questions to consider for argumentative essays.
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