Everett Library: Political Science, International Studies & Sociology: Political Science

Helpful Political Science Websites

American Political Science Association
Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 13,000 members in more than 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments, and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe to deepen our understanding of politics, democracy, and citizenship throughout the world.
Congressional Research Service
Congressional Research Service reports are the best way for anyone to quickly get up to speed on major political issues without having to worry about spin — from the same source Congress uses.
Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.
History Central
History Central has been on the web for nearly 20 years. Our first section was our election section, which became live before the 1996 Presidential Elections. History Central prime auther is Marc Schulman. Marc has an BA and MA from Columbia University. He has taught history in Middle School ,High School and College, and is the author of books on JFK and the History of American Presidential Elections. Marc is a regular contributor to Newseek.
National Archives
NARA is officially responsible for maintaining and publishing the legally authentic and authoritative copies of acts of Congress, presidential proclamations and executive orders, and federal regulations. Preserves documents and materials from the US Federal Government that are considered important for legal and historical reasons.
NC.gov
NC.gov: Your Portal to North Carolina Government
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.
Politifact
Politifact is a nonprofit, nonpartisan initiative of the Poynter Institute to fact-check claims by political figures
U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform publisher of news and information.
USA.gov
USA.gov is your online guide to government information and services.
Vote Smart
Vote Smart's mission is to provide free, factual, unbiased information on candidates
and elected officials to ALL Americans.

Databases

Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database This link opens in a new window
Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database features a diversified mix of publications, including scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, reports, radio and television transcripts, news, dissertations, and more.
CQ Researcher Online This link opens in a new window
Reports on issues shaping our world, with in-depth coverage of political and social issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) This link opens in a new window
Provides links to over 1,100 free, full-text journals; many are peer-reviewed.
EbscoHOST This link opens in a new window
The main gateway to a conglomeration of EbscoHost databases and an excellent way to search multiple databases at once.
JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Full-text issues of scholarly journals in the social sciences, humanities, and general sciences. Some journals have coverage back to the 1600s.
Open Library This link opens in a new window
A downloadable eBook collection with books contributed from libraries across the country. Create a username and password to borrow up to five books at a time.
Military Database This link opens in a new window
Articles from topics across all government and military branches, including international relations, political science, criminology, defense, aeronautics and space flight, communications, civil engineering, and more
Political Science Database This link opens in a new window
Political science and international relations journals, dissertations and working papers on topics such as comparative politics, political economy, international development, and environmental policy.
Social Science Database This link opens in a new window
Research covering topics in sociology, social work, anthropology, and politics.
SIRS Discoverer This link opens in a new window
Designed specifically for elementary and middle school students, SIRS Discoverer offers articles, nonfiction books, images, activities, and websites curated for educational relevance, age appropriateness, and readability.
SpringerLink Journals This link opens in a new window
Peer-reviewed journals from the sciences and humanities including titles in behavioral science, biomedical and life sciences, business and economics, chemistry and materials science, computer science, earth and environmental sciences, engineering, mathematics, and medicine.
Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
An authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. This contains the 2013 Edition to present.