Opposing Viewpoints

Information Resources for
Speech and Debate Research
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The following five links will provide you with a variety of information related to issues facing both teens and adult Americans. Use these links to identify issues that interest you, and to find related information that will provide data on both sides of the issues.

 
Information Resources for Social Issues: Multnomah Library

Public Agenda

Teen Issues and Conflicts: Information Resources (Internet Public Library)

Government Documents and Issues in the News

Town Hall: Newspaper Editorials, Op-Ed, Commentary
 



The two links below provide survery data related to public opinions about controversial topics. Note that the second one is a teen-parent survey, which has identified concerns of teens, and compares them to parental concerns. 
Current and Ongoing Issues Facing the Nation: Data From Opinion Polls

Data From Teen Survey of Top Concerns: (Liberty Mutual Teen-Parent Survey 2000) 
 



The following are links to page created to support follow-up interest in a public television program that looks at controversial issues related to art. They touch on a number of things to consider, and give some excellent examples.
Culture Shock: PBS Video Series On Culture and Censorship

Culture Shock: Who Decides? How and Why?

Culture Shock: Flashpoints
 



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