A reference database presenting and enhancing the full backfile of Issues and controversies on file, which debuted in 1995. Includes links to indexes, source documents, newspaper editorials, photographs, charts, maps, and classroom activities for teachers.

Issues & Controversies explores and analyzes hundreds of hot topics in politics, business, government, crime, law, energy, education, health, family, science, foreign policy, race, rights, society, and culture. Since its inception, Issues & Controversies has been a core student and educator resource for understanding and writing about contemporary events and conflicts, as well as for debate prep.