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Controversial Issues

This guide was created to assist students who are writing an argumentative essay, preparing for a debate, or writing a speech.

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Controversial Issues Websites

Here are some web links that will help you with your Controversial Issues paper.

Argumentative Essays OWL
Capital Hearings
Daily Congressional Hearings
Heritage Foundation Issues
The Heritage Foundation is the nation’s most broadly supported public policy research institute.
Pros and Cons
Presents controversial issues in a pro-con format.
Rand Controversial Topics
United States Congress