Pro/Con, Debate and Position Papers

A nonpartisan private research institution that publishes analysis and commentary, research reports, and policy briefs on a broad range of topics.

Debatabase: Searchable, online debate topic database with almost 600 debate topics. Debatabase is the world's most useful resource for student debaters. Inside you will find arguments for and against hundreds of debating Topics, written by expert debaters, judges and coaches. Also included are background summaries, links to websites of interest and recommended books, example motions and user comments.

OpenDemocracy publishes high quality news analysis, debates and blogs about the world and the way we govern ourselves. We are not about any one set of issues, but about principles and the arguments and debates about those principles.

Opposing Views is a place for you to discover, learn about, discuss and make decisions about important issues and topics. We are a community that includes people and organizations with a wide variety of expertise in many different categories, all sharing their views for the common good.

Directory of United States Lobbyists. Political advocacy groups -- also known as pressure groups, interest groups or lobbyists -- play a significant role in the political system of the United States.

We promote critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting research on controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, and primarily pro-con format.

Public Agenda, an innovative public opinion research and public engagement organization, works to strengthen our democracy's capacity to tackle tough public policy issues.

The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.