DEBATE RESEARCH WEBSITES
(Please email Dr. Questad with additional good sites)

 I. General

1. The VSD Reference Desk
"This site is designed to provide you with easy access to resources, information, and help in your research and library-related needs. Whether you are working from school or home, the "Reference Desk" is your library away from the library.

While most resources on this site are available without cost on the Internet, this site does include links to subscription databases purchased by the Vancouver School District for the use of its students and faculty at school and at home. Passwords may be necessary and are available from your school library media specialist."

2. All legislative info, court proceedings and so on. You need my password and ID. It is good until 1/28
Lexis-Nexis
ID: THSU1465
Password: 9A9MA1VH

http://www.cispubs.com

 II. International Issues

a) United Nations

b) The US State Department

c) The Global Policy Forum

d) International Informational Programs

e) Country Studies from The Library of Congress

f) The CIA

g) The CIA World Factbook



 III. National Presidential Race

http://www.speakout.com/
A very good election section that has an onone questionnaire plotting your political stance with candidates' stance. Recommended by Mr. Jeffers, Vancouver School of Arts and Academics.

http://washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/onpolitics/elections/debateref2000.htm

GeorgeWBush.com

http://www.rnc.org/

http://www.aarp.org/aarpvote/

http://AlGore2000.com

http://www.democrats.org/index.html

http://www.democracyNet.com/

The State Department: Great on international and national affairs