Databases
OneSearch is an easy convenient way to search for scholarly articles. OneSearch searches nearly half of our databases at one time. Databases included in OneSearch are marked with a red "1". Because OneSearch searches so many places at one time, you may find that your results are too broad. If this is the case, consider searching specifically in one of the databases listed below.
- Hein Online This link opens in a new window
HeinOnline is a premier online database containing more than 155 million pages and 200,000 titles of legal history and government documents in a fully searchable, image-based format. HeinOnline bridges the gap in historical research by providing comprehensive coverage from inception of more than 2,500 law-related periodicals. In addition to its vast collection of law journals, HeinOnline contains the entire Congressional Record, Federal Register, and Code of Federal Regulations, complete coverage of the U.S. Reports back to 1754, and entire databases dedicated to treaties, constitutions, case law, world trials, classic treatises, international trade, foreign relations, U.S. Presidents, slavery and much more. Hein
Note: Remote access is restricted to UHV users. - Opposing Viewpoints (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window
Examines contemporary issues from the pro and con. Features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, full-text magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to Websites. Gale
- JSTOR This link opens in a new window
The JSTOR database contains the complete archives of core scholarly journals, starting with the very first issues, many of which date from the 1800's. JSTOR/Library Subscription/ collection consists of journals in the liberal arts, business, and health. JSTOR
- CQ Researcher This link opens in a new windowFounded in 1923 as Editorial Research Reports, CQ Researcher provides in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. CQ Press/
- Civil Rights and Social Justice This link opens in a new windowContaining links to more than 500 scholarly articles*, hearings and committee prints, legislative histories on the landmark legislation, CRS and GAO reports, briefs from major Supreme Court cases, and publications from the Commission on Civil Rights, this database allows users to educate themselves on the ways our civil rights have been strengthened and expanded over time, as well as how these legal protections can go further still. A varied collection of books on many civil rights topics and a list of prominent civil rights organizations help take the research beyond HeinOnline. Hein
Note: Remote access is restricted to UHV users. - National Journal This link opens in a new windowClick GET AN ACCOUNT to request personal account, requires UHV email address.
Provides comprehensive politics and policy information including the National Journal, Daybook, Almanac of American Politics, Presentation Center, Events, Race Tracker and Hotline. EBSCO
Note: Remote access is restricted to UHV users.
Subscription does not include access to NJ Vignette.
- Social Science Research Network eLibraryThe SSRN is an open-access repository providing access to1,151,040 research papers from 957,355 researchers in more than 65 disciplines.
- GreenFile - EBSCOGreenFILE is a free research database covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Journals
Databases are comprised of the contents of academic journals. One way to find specific information is to search within an individual journal rather than within an entire database. The links below lead to searches within the "journals" icon found on the library homepage. These journals contain political science specific information. Here you can view which databases contain each journal and can search within a specific journal from this this page.
Magazines & Periodicals
The links below lead to periodicals and magazines. These are NOT peer-reviewed sources. Each of the publications below have different political leanings in their reporting methods. If you are using these to start your research, it is very important that you consider the biases contained within each resource. The links lead to results within the "journals" icon on the library homepage where you can view which databases provide access to each periodical and can search within the specific resource from these pages.
- The Stone - The New York TimesA forum for contemporary philosophers and other thinkers on issues both timely and timeless. The series moderator is Simon Critchley, who teaches philosophy at The New School for Social Research. THESE ARE OPINION PIECES. You can sign up for free access to the New York Times via the link below.
- New York Times This link opens in a new window****REQUIRES INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION. Registration must be renewed every 12 months****
The New York Times is a daily newspaper published continuously since 1851 in New York City, and owned by the New York Times Company. It publishes "All the news that's fit to print." New York Times
- DissentDissent is a quarterly publication of politics and culture that ranks among the handful of political journals read most regularly by U.S. intellectuals. A magazine of the left, Dissent is also a magazine of independent minds welcoming the clash of strong opinions. Each issue features reflective articles about politics in the U.S., incisive social and cultural commentary, plus the most sophisticated coverage of European politics to be found anywhere outside of Europe.
- The NationThe Nation was founded by abolitionists in 1865, they have long believed that independent journalism has the capacity to bring about a more democratic and equitable world. They seek to support intellectual freedom, facts and transparent, and galvanize a more informed public.
- ReasonFounded in 1968, Reason is the nation's leading libertarian magazine. They produce hard-hitting independent journalism on civil liberties, politics, technology, culture, policy, and commerce. As the magazine of free minds and free markets, Reason exists outside of the left/right echo chamber. Our goal is to deliver fresh, unbiased information and insights to our readers, viewers, and listeners every day.
- The American ProspectThe American Prospect is devoted to promoting informed discussion on public policy from a progressive perspective. In print and online, the Prospect brings a narrative, journalistic approach to complex issues, addressing the policy alternatives and the politics necessary to create good legislation. We help to dispel myths, challenge conventional wisdom, and expand the dialogue.
- National ReviewNational Review was founded in 1955 by William F. Buckley Jr. as a magazine of conservative opinion. The magazine has since defined the modern conservative movement and enjoys the broadest allegiance among American conservatives.
- The New RepublicThe New Republic was founded in 1914 as an intellectual call to arms for public-minded intellectuals advocating liberal reform in a new industrial age. Now, two decades into a new century, TNR remains, if anything, more committed than ever to its first principles—and most of all, to the need to rethink outworn assumptions and political superstitions as radically changing conditions demand.
Websites
- Online Library of LibertyThe Online Library of Liberty is an extensive digital library of scholarly works focused on individual liberty and free markets. From Art and Economics to Law and Political Theory, the OLL provides a curated collection of resources available at no charge.
- PhilPapersPhilPapers is a comprehensive index and bibliography of philosophy maintained by the community of philosophers. This site incorporates a variety of research content including journals, books, and open access archives all managed by scholars in the field.
- Project GutenbergFind the full text of classics and public domain works from the first massive ebook creating organization in existence. Nothing fancy here, just files with the full text.
- HathiTrust Digital LibraryFounded in 2008, HathiTrust is a not-for-profit collaborative of academic and research libraries preserving 17+ million digitized items. HathiTrust offers reading access to the fullest extent allowable by U.S. copyright law, computational access to the entire corpus for scholarly research, and other emerging services based on the combined collection. HathiTrust members steward the collection — the largest set of digitized books managed by academic and research libraries — under the aims of scholarly, not corporate, interests.