News, Statistics and Global Perspectives
The WORLD FACTBOOK
The Wall Street Journal
Newseum: Front Pages
The Newseum is an actual museum located in Washington D.C. that feature the newspaper's evolution, chronology, and societal impact. It's mission is said to be focused on the Constitution's first five amendments. On a daily basis it displays the front pages (news) from a number of countries for everyone to see and read. It also provides the Front Pages online:
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The PEW Organization: Great source for statistical reports
"Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions." Go to: http://www.pewresearch.org/ |
The U.S. Census Bureau: Statistical data on U.S. topics
"The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy." Go to: https://www.census.gov/ |
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