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Data
- ICPSR DirectData sets from the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research. Most data for retrospective data sets is also available via CD-ROM.
- PAIS InternationalCovers issues in public policy from 1915 to present. Sources include journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference papers, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Internet material and more. Provides a broad perspective on social and public policies, from historical (Prohibition, civil rights, McCarthyism) to current (health policy, climate change, terrorism)
Data and Statistics
- Pew Research Center Surveys - International Affairs & PoliticsSurveys conducted by the Pew Research Center and analyzed for trends/patterns in data and survey responses.
- Mapping AmericaMeasure of America provides easy-to-use yet methodologically sound tools for understanding the distribution of well-being and opportunity in America and stimulating fact-based dialogue about issues we all care about: health, education, and living standards.
- Open StatesTrack bills, review upcoming legislation, and see how your local representatives are voting in your state.
- Project Vote SmartProvides data on how politicians have historically voted within all levels of legislature.
- States PerformStates Perform provides users with access to interactive, customizable and up-to-date comparative performance measurement data for 50 states in six key areas: fiscal and economic, public safety and justice, energy and environment, transportation, health and human services, and education.