Internet Resources - Politics

Databases

• Global Issues in Context
  Global Issues in Context uses a wealth of resources to explain the historical and contemporary conditions necessary to understand global issues, conflicts and events. Global Issues in Context supports research in virtually every corner of the library and in a wide variety of subject areas, including sociology, current events, civics, politics, science, economics, cultural/religious studies, women’s studies, human rights, English composition and many more.Use the interactive map to search by geography, or browse by issue, country or region.
  Browse related subjects: Education, Environment, Government, News, Politics

Recommended Websites

• Congressional Record
  Searchable, browseable online version of the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. Contains Congressional Record volumes from 140 (1994) to the present.
  Browse related subjects: Archives, Government, Politics
• Huffington Post
  Offers syndicated columnists, blogs and news stories with moderated comments.
  Browse related subjects: Government, News, Politics, Social Issues
• Independent Media Center
  Independent alternative news from around the world.
  Browse related subjects: News, Politics, Social Issues
• Internet Public Library History Collection
  Extensive list of websites on history. Browse by era, region, or topic.
  Browse related subjects: History, Politics
• Politics -- Internet Public Library
  Browse related subjects: Government, Politics, Social Issues

Local Links

• Elected Representatives for Santa Cruz County
  This guide from the County Elections Department includes elected officials representing Santa Cruz County at Federal, State, and local levels.
  Browse related subjects: Directories, Government, People, Politics, Santa Cruz County
• Santa Cruz Comic News
  Browse related subjects: News, Politics, Santa Cruz County