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- Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window
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Essays, magazines, journals, newspapers, statistics, primary sources; focus is on controversial issues. (VCCS) - Issues & Controversies This link opens in a new windowDetailed reports on controversial issues in the news. (VCCS)
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowA collection of over 500 reference books on a variety of topics. (NVCC)
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