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Additional Resources

Materials and resources to expand your journalistic horizons and global awareness

News Sources

It’s critical to keep up with the news to make informed decisions on the problems facing young people today. Here are just a few resources you can use:

• The Guardian

• Associated Press

• The Economist

As always, remember that all news sources are biased – some more so than others. Use your own intuition and resources such as this to discern facts from fiction as much as possible.

Useful Resources

Resources to learn more about policy, historical developments, and the unseen backgrounds of consequential policy decisions.

• JSTOR – Digital library of primary sources on the arts, humanities, social sciences and more. Create an account and gain access to 100 free monthly articles!

• Congress.gov – Website covering congressional actions, enacted pieces of legislation, and proposed bills in the United States.

• Oyez – Judicial archive of U.S. Supreme Court case overviews, majority and dissenting opinions, and info on past and present SCOTUS justices.

• C-SPAN – Digital service covering live proceedings of the U.S. government. About as nonpartisan as you can get.

Political Quizzes

Unsure about where you fall on the political spectrum? These political quizzes might help.

• Pew Political Typology

• ISideWith

• 9Axes

No political quiz is 100% accurate, but they can be a good starting point if you’re developing your general political convictions.

Opportunities

If you’re interested in pursuing public policy and service initiatives, the following opportunities may be of interest:

• Congressional Internships – All congressional offices in the U.S. have internships and other hands-on opportunities for young people.

• Volunteering – Consider volunteering with your local political party offices or political campaigns in your area.

• Internships and Fellowships – Find available internships and fellowships that appeal to your skillset and interests (ex. Institute for Youth in Policy, Pasquines).

There are also several opportunities for young journalists:

• Substack – Online blog-writing and posting platform.

• Research Journals – There are several prestigious research journals for high schoolers such as the Concord Review, the Journal of Student Research, and The Schola.

Miscellaneous

• Ground News – News platform that highlights underreported stories, detects bias in news coverage and articles, and promotes stories that support (and challenge) your individual preferences.

• U.S. Debt Clock – Website showing U.S. debt statistics and other leading figures on the financial stability of the United States.

• New Campaign Trail – Browser game where you assume the role of a candidate of your choice in a historical American election. Use historical events, party positions, and contemporary public opinion to prevail over your opponent(s).