Research Guides: Current & Controversial Issues: Popular and Trending Topics

Disclaimer

These links attempt to offer information along the spectrum of each issue and do not reflect an endorsement of any political view.

Activism

Activism in the U.S. (DPLA) The Digital Public Library of America's online exhibition on the history of activism and social movements in the United States.
Activist Generation Searches for Colleges (Inside Higher Ed) "For increasing numbers of high school students, colleges' political character matters. Activism is most likely to be an essay topic at competitive-admissions colleges." By Scott Jaschik, November 5, 2018
Colleges Favor Academics Over Activism (Wall Street Journal Online) Maldonado, Elisha. "Colleges Favor Academics Over Activism; A New Study Reveals Good Priorities rather than Political Bias." Wall Street Journal (Online), Sep 27 2018, ProQuest. Web. 28 Nov. 2018.
Ideas about Activism (TED) A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of Activism.
Library of Congress The Library of Congress is a great location to search for historical activists and activism in the United States.
MCC Student Organizations List of current MCC Special Interest Organizations and their faculty advisors.
Pew Research Center Access to news and reports from the Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan think tank that publishes demographic, opinion and lifestyle polls covering issues of technology, politics, ethnicity, culture, society and more.

Child Labor

Anti-Slavery International A nonprofit organization consisting of action partners, funding partners, and patrons. The website presents international modern slavery issues and ways to combat and end slavery through action, advocacy, and trade.
The Child Labor Education Project (Univ of Iowa) Although no longer updated (since 2011), this grant funded project provides valuable information about issues related to child labor, both historical and contemporary. The project was aimed at K-12 educators.
History of child labor in the United States (Monthly Labor Review) From the January 2017 issue of the BLS's Monthly Labor Review, written by Michael Schuman.
Human Rights Watch: Child Labor Child Labor current news, statistics and advocacy against from the Human Rights Watch organization.
International Labour Organization: IPEC The ILO's web site for the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour providing definitions, research, statistics, news, publications and opportunities for advocacy and activism.
UNICEF: Child Labour UNICEF works for the safety and success for all children all over the world. This link is focused on their aims to protect children who are victims of unfair and dangerous child labor practices.
Youth & Labor (US Dept. of Labor) Links to information on the United States Department of Labor website and outsides links related to the topic of youth and labor.
YouthRules! (US Dept. of Labor) Information for youth and teen workers and their parents about working rights and preparing to work.

DACA (DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS )

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals | Federal Policy and Examples of State Actions Information from the National Council of State Legislatures
Immigration, VISA, USCIS, ICE, & DHS Legal Updates Latest news from National Law Review. Search DACA in the search box near the top of the page.
JacksonLewis Immigration Blog Insight, News, and Strategy on Immigration Matters Around the World
National Immigration Law Center one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of immigrants with low income.
United We Dream The largest immigrant youth-led community in the country

Education

Common Core Standards This site is provided by the Council of Chief State School Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, offering information to educators, policymakers, parents about the standards.
The Complex History of School Choice (US News) "The Complex History of School Choice" is written by Andrew J. Rotherham, Opinion Contributor. The article was published on July 25, 2017.
The Condition of Education Yearly statistical reports on all levels of education from pre-k to postsecondary from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Education Week Current news in Education from EPE providing news on topics for educators, administrators, future teachers, policy makers and parents of school children.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Student Assessment Division (TEA) The Student Assessment Division manages and oversees the development, administration, scoring, and analysis of the Texas assessment program, which includes the following assessments: STAAR, STAAR Spanish, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS, TAKS.
RAND Corporation-Education and Literacy RAND research on early childhood, K-12, and higher education covers issues such as assessment and accountability, choice-based and standards-based reform, school leadership, teacher effectiveness, technology, and vocational training. RAND also explores life skills, such as media, health, and financial literacy, as well as how time spent outside the classroom impacts student outcomes.

Elections

Election Coverage and Analysis

2020 Election News (ABC News) The latest news, analysis and videos on the 2020 Presidential Election from ABC News.
2020 Presidential Election (Fox News)
Ballotpedia Ballotpedia is a nonpartisan digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections covering local, state and federal politics. Their content includes neutral, accurate, and verifiable information on government officials and the offices they hold, political issues and public policy, elections, candidates, and the influencers of politics, and has been referenced in news outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Politico.
FactCheck (Annenberg Public Policy Center) FactCheck, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, monitors "the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases."
International Election Guide From the International Foundation for Electoral Systems - a browsable guide of past and current elections around the world.
Miller Center "The Miller Center is a nonpartisan institute that seeks to expand understanding of the presidency, policy, and political history, providing critical insights for the nation’s governance challenges." Source: https://millercenter.org/
POLITICO: Elections Politico is a journalism organization focusing on political and governmental issues.
Project Vote Smart (voting records) Search for state and national representatives by name or zip code. Information for each elected official includes voting records, biographies, contact information, issue positions, interest group ratings, public statements and campaign finances.
The Secretary of State: Elections & Voter Information Voting information for citizens and voting registrars and local election officials. Includes links to currently elected officials and offices up for reelection.
U.S. Politics & Policy (Pew Research Center) A subject subset of publications, poll research, and data on the subject of U.S. politics.

Previous Election Years

Fox News: 2016 Election Fox News' latest headlines on the 2016 presidential election.
msnbc: 2018 Election MSNBC's latest headlines covering the 2016 presidential election.
PBS Newshour: Vote 2016 PBS's Newshour coverage of the 2016 presidential election.
The Run 2016 (U.S. News & World Reports)
Senate election results 2018 - CNN.com

Epidemics/Pandemics

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The website for the United States Centers for Disease Control, a part of the Department of Health and Human Services. The CDC is responsible for protecting the United States and its citizens from health, safety and security threats that originate in the U.S. or come from elsewhere. They fight disease, conduct research, and disseminate disease information to consumers and healthcare professionals.
Coronavirus (COVID-19, US Gov) This is the primary website from the United States Federal Government related to the coronavirus epidemic for employers, healthcare, educators, and citizens.
Coronavirus (DSHS Texas.gov) The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in responding to the new coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19) that is causing an outbreak of respiratory illness worldwide.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases NIAID conducts and supports basic and applied research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
Office of Global Affairs (OGA) The United States Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Global Affairs is the diplomatic voice of the Department of Health and Human Services—we foster critical global relationships, coordinate international engagement across HHS and the U.S. government, and provide leadership and expertise in global health diplomacy and policy to contribute to a safer, healthier world.
Pandemics (World Bank) Information from the World Bank about pandemic prevention and response.
Strengthening National Emergency Preparedness (WHO) WHO works long-term with Member States to improve their operational readiness, and handle the initial impact of emergencies and subsequent recovery. WHO’s work supports countries in meeting their commitments under the International Health Regulations to build capacity for all kinds of public health events.
World Health Organization (WHO) "WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends." Source: https://www.who.int/about/en/

Fake News/Post-Truth/Media Literacy

AllSides Media Bias Ratings From the site, "It is not “accurate” – there is no such thing as an accurate measure of bias – but it does provide readers a sense of the political leanings of the source. This makes it much easier to provide different perspectives on any topic, helping all of us see a more complete picture and better appreciate each other despite our differences."
Evaluating Web Sources An MCC Library Research Guide on evaluating information found when searching the Internet.
FactCheck FactCheck, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, monitors "the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases."
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting Established in 1986 as a national media watch group to expose media bias and work for greater diversity and adherence to the First Amendment.
Fake News: A Library Resource Round-up "Learning to decipher fact from fiction is a key skill for all news consumers, and libraries across the country are stepping up to help patrons gain the information literacy skills they need. With that in mind, Programming Librarian has compiled the following round-up of resources* to help libraries deliver their best programming about fake news."
Fake News: The Solution is Education, Not Regulation An article from the Times Higher Education publication in December 2016 by Philip Seargeant and Caroline Tagg.

Gun Control/Open Carry

84(R) HB 910: (Open Carry in Texas) A 2015 bill, passed in Texas, "relating to the authority of a person who is licensed to carry a handgun to openly carry a holstered handgun; creating criminal offenses."
The Bill of Rights The Library of Congress Primary Documents in American History - links to historical documents and the full text of the bill of rights.
Campus Carry (MCC Website)
Campus Carry Tracker (Dallas Morning News) The Dallas Morning News surveyed Texas public universities on their proposals in response to campus carry laws.
Gun Policy (Pew Research) The Pew Center is a nonpartisan public opinion research center. This link relates to chronologically ordered articles and research reports on the topic of gun control.
Guns on Campus Overview (NCSL) The National Conference of State Legislatures offers this overview of campus carry in discussion among state legislators and on campuses across the country.
National Rifle Association The official web site for the National Rifle Association, an organization espousing and promoting lawful gun ownership rights.

Human Rights

Human Rights Watch A non-profit human rights organization that "each year publishes more than 100 reports and briefings on human rights conditions in some 90 countries, generating extensive coverage in local and international media." Source: About, https://www.hrw.org/about
International Justice Mission An organization of volunteers and social justice professionals dedicated to protecting the poor from injustice in the world and especially developing and underdeveloped countries.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations) "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a milestone document in the history of human rights. Drafted by representatives with different legal and cultural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Declaration was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 General Assembly resolution 217 A as a common standard of achievements for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first time, fundamental human rights to be universally protected. " Source: https://www.un.org/en/universal-declaration-human-rights/
World Bank "The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. We are not a bank in the ordinary sense but a unique partnership to reduce poverty and support development. The World Bank Group comprises five institutions managed by their member countries. Established in 1944, the World Bank Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. We have more than 10,000 employees in more than 120 offices worldwide." Source: What We Do, http://www.worldbank.org/en/about/what-we-do

Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Knowledge Portal "The Human Trafficking Knowledge Portal is an initiative to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding the implementation of the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and specifically the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children." Source: https://www.unodc.org/cld/en/v3/htms/index.html
National Human Trafficking Resource Center The NHTRC is a national call center for victims of trafficking as well as persons who suspect trafficking in their community. The website offers information and statistics about trafficking as well as tips on how to recognize signs and prevent human trafficking.
Office on Trafficking in Persons (ACF) "The Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) is responsible for the development of anti-trafficking strategies, policies, and programs to prevent human trafficking, build health and human service capacity to respond to human trafficking, increase victim identification and access to services, and strengthen health and well-being outcomes of survivors of human trafficking. OTIP advises the Assistant Secretary by providing subject matter expertise and overall leadership of anti-trafficking activities under the purview of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). OTIP collaborates with Federal partners and other government and non-government stakeholders to raise public awareness, identify research priorities for ACF's anti-trafficking work, and make policy recommendations to enhance anti-trafficking responses." Source: About this Office, https://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/endtrafficking/about
Polaris: Freedom Happens Now "Polaris is a leader in the global fight to eradicate modern slavery. Named after the North Star that guided slaves to freedom in the U.S., Polaris systemically disrupts the human trafficking networks that rob human beings of their lives and their freedom. Our comprehensive model puts victims at the center of what we do – helping survivors restore their freedom, preventing more victims, and leveraging data and technology to pursue traffickers wherever they operate." Source: About Polaris, https://polarisproject.org/about
State Department: Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons The Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons was created in compliance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000. The website provides information about their programs with domestic and foreign trafficking. The Office produces reports, general information, news and training resources.
UnBound (Waco, national and worldwide) An organization that started in Waco, Texas and has spread to other cities in order to provide training and awareness about human trafficking prevention and detection to community organizations as well as restoration and assistance to victims through legal action and support.

Immigration and Refugees

Center for Immigration Studies "The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit, research organization. They provide immigration policymakers, the academic community, news media, and concerned citizens with information about the social, economic, environmental, security, and fiscal consequences of legal and illegal immigration into the United States."
The Creative Memory of the Syrian Revolution Temporarily Unavailable - Website established by a Syrian exile, publishing submissions from groups and individuals, chronicling the Syrian revolution from a perspective of nonviolent resolution.
Human Rights Watch: Refugees An advocacy and information section of the Human Rights Watch on refugee situations around the world.
Immigration Policy Center "The American Immigration Council works to strengthen America by shaping how America thinks about and acts towards immigrants and immigration and by working toward a more fair and just immigration system that opens its doors to those in need of protection and unleashes the energy and skills that immigrants bring."
Legal Information Institute (Cornell Univ. Law School) The Legal Information Institute is a small research, engineering, and editorial group housed at the Cornell Law School in Ithaca, NY., whose collaborators include publishers, legal scholars, computer scientists, government agencies, and other groups and individuals that promote open access to law, worldwide.
Refworld: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Refworld is the leading source of information necessary for taking quality decisions on refugee status. Refworld contains a vast collection of reports relating to situations in countries of origin, policy documents and positions, and documents relating to international and national legal frameworks. The information has been carefully selected and compiled from UNHCR's global network of field offices, Governments, international, regional and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and judicial bodies. (Source: https://www.refworld.org/cgi-bin/texis/vtx/rwmain)
ReliefWeb This site provides information for humanitarians and efforts around the world. "ReliefWeb is a specialized digital service of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)." Source: About us, https://reliefweb.int/about
Syria on NPR Syrian articles organized by publication date on the website for NPR.
US Citizenship & Immigration Services This U.S. government website provides information on citizenship, green cards, working in the U.S., immigration laws and other issues related to immigration and citizenship.

Nuclear Weapons/Disarmament

Arms Control Association An organization which aims to promote arms control polices through public education and supplying factsheets, issue briefs, research and publications to policy makers and the public.
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies describes its aim as combatting the spread of weapons of mass destruction through conducting and disseminating research and training through academic studies. The nonprofit organization is part of the Middlebury Institute of International Studies.
Council of Foreign Relations A nonpartisan think tank and publishing organization related to the topic of foreign policy issues for the United States and other countries. Foreign Affairs, an international foreign relations journal, is published by the CFR.
The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies "CNS strives to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis. CNS at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies is the largest nongovernmental organization in the United States devoted exclusively to research and training on nonproliferation issues." Source: https://www.nonproliferation.org/about-2/
League of Nations: Statistical and Disarmament Documents "Northwestern University Library's digital collection "League of Nations Statistical and Disarmament Documents" contains the full text of 260 League of Nations documents. The League existed from 1919 to 1946. Although Russia and the United States refused to join, its members included countries from Africa, Asia, Europe and North and South America. The documents in this digitized collection focus on three areas: the founding of the League, international statistics published by the League, and the League's work toward international disarmament. To promote peace and security, the League reduced national armaments and prevented the manufacture of implements of war. Most of the publications in this digital collection concern disarmament." Source: http://digital.library.northwestern.edu/league/index.html
Nuclear Age Peace Foundation The Nuclear Age Peace Foundation is a non-profit organization working as a consultant to the United Nations on peace in the age of nuclear weapons. Through their website, they provide information on issues related to peace between nations amid weapons of mass destruction, free reports and videos from their community of speakers.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission The NRC, an independent government agency, oversees the safe development and handling of nuclear energy and radioactive materials. Their website offers basic and researched information about nuclear reactors, materials, radioactive waste, security, and regulatory functions.
Nuclear Threat Initiative
The Nuclear Weapon Archive The Nuclear Weapon Archive provides historical information, primary source documents and links in order to document the history of nuclear weapons and to advocate against their further accumulation or use.
Trinity Site (New Mexico)
Trinity Site (New Mexico, U.S. Army)
Union of Concerned Scientists "Our scientists and engineers develop and implement innovative, practical solutions to some of our planet’s most pressing problems—from combating global warming and developing sustainable ways to feed, power, and transport ourselves, to fighting misinformation and reducing the threat of nuclear war." Source: https://www.ucsusa.org/about-us
The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Access this site to find information on non-proliferation and disarmament as it relates to the UN's activities to comply with the General Assembly's session on disarmament. The office promotes the strengthening disarmament regimes in weapons of mass destruction and conventional weapons.

Race in America

ACLU
Asian Nation This site includes information on history, demographics and social issues of Asian Americans.
BET: National News
Black Lives Matter A website detailing the Black Lives Matter movement and racial division issues, founded by Patrisse Cullors, Opal Tometi, and Alicia Garza.
Christianity Today: Racism
Christian Science Monitor Electronic Edition
Dissent Magazine A quarterly magazine with a lean to the left, focused on politics, social issues and cultural commentary.
Forward Through Ferguson
League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 1,000 LULAC councils nationwide. The organization involves and serves all Hispanic nationality groups.
NAACP The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Review
NPR: Race
The Opportunity Project (Census.gov) "The Opportunity Project expands access to opportunity for all Americans by putting data and digital tools in the hands of families, communities, and local leaders, to help them navigate information about the resources they need to thrive." Source: https://opportunity.census.gov/
Race Issues: World Mag Articles on topics of race and ethnicity from a news magazine called World Mag, a world news publication written from a Christian perspective.
Racism In America
Social Welfare History Project
Society Headlines: The Nation
U.S. Headlines: Newsweek A link to the latest Newsweek articles pertaining to the United States.

Religious Liberty

Amenment 1 from the National Constitution Center A collection of summaries for the First Amendment with scholar commentaries and links to case law related to each clause of the amendment.
Charters of Freedom The Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights from the National Archives - digitized images of original documents and text versions.
First Amendment Center A research and news center from Vanderbilt University that covers all first amendment freedoms, their history and current application.
First Amendment from the Legal Information Institute From Cornell University's LII, an article from the law dictionary about first amendment freedoms and links to related information.
International Association for Religious Freedom "The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF), the world’s first international inter-religious organization, is now a UK-based charity working for freedom of religion & belief at a global level." Source: Homepage
Religion & Public Life (Pew Research Center) A subsection of the Pew Research Center with articles, polls and studies related to religion in American life and other cultures.
Religious Freedom (ACLU) A fact sheet about religious freedom in schools from the ACLU.
A Wall of Separation: Jefferson' Letter to the Danbury Bapstist Assocation An article from the Library of Congress Information Bulletin in June 1998 about a restored Thomas Jefferson letter holding the famous "wall of separation" phrase about church and state.

Reproductive Rights

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) ith more than 58,000 members, the College is a 501(c)(3) organization and its activities include producing the College's practice guidelines and other educational material.
CDC Reproductive Health "CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health is the focal point for issues related to reproductive health, maternal health, and infant health. For nearly 50 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of women, children, and families through research, public health monitoring, scientific assistance, and partnerships. Our activities and programs provide support to organizations, institutions, providers, and consumers across the United States and around the world." Source: https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/index.html
Center for Reproductive Rights "This site provides reports, fact sheets, and articles pertaining to laws, legislation, and opportunities to take action on issues such as abortion rights, availability of contraception, teenagers' rights, and female genital mutilation. The site is searchable, and portions of it are also available in French and Spanish." Source: Internet Public Library, http://www.ipl.org/IPL/Display?key=res:lii-314&layout=blank
Family Research Council The Family Research Council's page on the topic of sanctity of life issues. The FRC is a public policy organization focused on family values.
Feminists for Life "Description: Information from this pro-life organization includes articles from its magazine, The American Feminist, on topics such as unplanned pregnancy, abortion, assisted suicide, and women's history. Also includes links to news and FFLA advertising. (Jane Sullivan Roberts, wife of Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts Jr., currently serves as legal counsel to FFLA.) Some material available in Spanish. Access to some material requires free registration." Source: Internet Public Library, http://www.ipl.org/IPL/Display?key=res:lii-303&layout=blank
Global Legal Monitor: Abortion A collection of worldwide news related to abortion from the Library of Congress Law Library. "The Global Legal Monitor is an online publication from the Law Library of Congress covering legal news and developments worldwide. It is updated frequently and draws on information from official national legal publications and reliable press sources. You can find previous news by searching the Global Legal Monitor."
Guttmacher Institute "With an emphasis on teenage sex and pregnancy, this site provides statistics, policy papers and reports relating to abortion, law and public policy, pregnancy and birth, prevention and contraception, sexual behavior, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV, and youth. Site also includes the institute's newsletters with several years' worth of archives. Users can create tables of U.S. and international statistics from databases compiled by the institute. Searchable." Source of description: Internet Public Library, http://www.ipl.org/IPL/Display?key=res:lii-317&layout=blank
Human Life and Dignity (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops information about the catholic church's stance on right to life issues, including abortion, euthanasia, and domestic violence.
International Women's Health Coalition The IWHC's mission is stated as, "IWHC advances the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and young people, particularly adolescent girls, in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. IWHC furthers this agenda by supporting and strengthening leaders and organizations working at the community, national, regional, and global levels, and by advocating for international and U.S. policies, programs, and funding." Source: About Us, https://iwhc.org/about-us/
National Abortion Federation ""The professional association of abortion providers in the United States and Canada." The site includes fact sheets, action and issue alerts, information on clinic violence, and resources, including links to other Web resources. Some information also available in Spanish." Source: Internet Public Library, http://www.ipl.org/IPL/Display?key=res:lii-306&layout=blank
National Right to Life This web site is published by the National Right to Life Committee, promoting and informing on pro-life issues.
Pew Research Center: Abortion This site is a listing of all Pew Research Center site pages and reports on the topic of abortion. The Pew Research Center is a "nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research. Pew Research Center does not take policy positions. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts." Source: https://www.pewresearch.org/
Roe v. Wade (Legal Information Institute) From Cornell University Law School's Legal Information Institute, this page provides the full text of the original Roe V. Wade Supreme Court Decision, 410 U.S. 113.

Social Media

Adweek Search Adweek for Social Media news.
Common Sense Media A source of information for parents and educators on media use among children and youth, including reviews, forums, and research on topics related to digital devices and media usage.
Educause Library Search for social media or specific tools to find information and best practices on social media in higher education.
Pew Internet & American Life Project "The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the internet through surveys that examine how Americans use the internet and how their activities affect their lives." Source: About the Project - Pew Research at https://www.pewinternet.org/about/
Technology Review (MIT) Founded at MIT, this publication aims to provide the best and most authoritative voice on technologies that matter now and future technologies.
What is a Hashtag? (Digital Trends)