LexisNexis Academic

Indexes and abstracts U.S. and foreign newspapers, journals, transcripts, federal and state case law, law reviews, state and country profiles, company information and more. Many documents are in full text; dates of coverage vary.
Indexes and abstracts U.S. and foreign newspapers, journals, transcripts, federal and state case law, law reviews, state and country profiles, company information and more. Many documents are in full text; dates of coverage vary.
World News Connection

English-language translations of time-sensitive news and information from non-U.S. media sources. The information in WNC is provided to the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) by the Foreign Broadcast Information Service; 1994 - present.
note: use VPN for off-campus access; also note - for best results, use a browser other than Internet Explorer (Firefox, Safari, etc.) Also -- this is a 'single user access' database, meaning that only one user from the Wheaton community can log onto WNC at any given time. When you complete your search, please log off to allow others to gain access.
English-language translations of time-sensitive news and information from non-U.S. media sources. The information in WNC is provided to the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) by the Foreign Broadcast Information Service; 1994 - present.
note: use VPN for off-campus access; also note - for best results, use a browser other than Internet Explorer (Firefox, Safari, etc.) Also -- this is a 'single user access' database, meaning that only one user from the Wheaton community can log onto WNC at any given time. When you complete your search, please log off to allow others to gain access.
Current Digest of the Russian Press

A weekly selection of Russian language press materials, carefully translated into English. The translations are intended for use in teaching and research. Available 1949- present. Continues Current Digest of the Soviet Press (1949-1991) and Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press (1992-2010).
A weekly selection of Russian language press materials, carefully translated into English. The translations are intended for use in teaching and research. Available 1949- present. Continues Current Digest of the Soviet Press (1949-1991) and Current Digest of the Post-Soviet Press (1992-2010).
EU Feeds 
Provides links to over 1000 newspapers throughout Europe, updated every 20 minutes. EU Feeds is a tool sponsored by the European Journalism Centre.
Provides links to over 1000 newspapers throughout Europe, updated every 20 minutes. EU Feeds is a tool sponsored by the European Journalism Centre.
globalpost

Produced by Global News Enterprises of Boston, globalpost presents non-partisan, unbiased information focused heavily on political and social issues, but also includes reports on other topics such as business and sports. The site is arranged by world regions and features many color photographs, videos and audio content.
Produced by Global News Enterprises of Boston, globalpost presents non-partisan, unbiased information focused heavily on political and social issues, but also includes reports on other topics such as business and sports. The site is arranged by world regions and features many color photographs, videos and audio content.
Kidon Media-Link

Provides links to 19,740 newspapers and other news sources from almost every country and territory in the world. Each country has its own integrated page, combining newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and news agencies.
Provides links to 19,740 newspapers and other news sources from almost every country and territory in the world. Each country has its own integrated page, combining newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and news agencies.
Online Publications from and about Latin America and Mexico
A comprehensive list of news and media resources compiled and maintained by the University of Texas at San Antonio; arranged geographically.
A comprehensive list of news and media resources compiled and maintained by the University of Texas at San Antonio; arranged geographically.
New York Times on the Web - current file
Current (1980+) file includes indexing plus full text articles, with limited images. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Current (1980+) file includes indexing plus full text articles, with limited images. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Wall Street Journal on the Web - current file
Current (1984+) file includes indexing plus full text articles, with limited images. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Current (1984+) file includes indexing plus full text articles, with limited images. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Washington Post on the Web - current file
Current (1987+) file includes indexing plus full text articles, with limited images.
Current (1987+) file includes indexing plus full text articles, with limited images.
Nation, National Review, and New Republic Online Archives
Full text of the Nation 1865 to the present, the National Review 1955 to the present, and the New Republic 1914 to the present. Select the databases to search individually or together.
Full text of the Nation 1865 to the present, the National Review 1955 to the present, and the New Republic 1914 to the present. Select the databases to search individually or together.
50States.com
An electronic gateway to local, national and international newspapers and U.S. media associations. 50States.com also provides quick state facts and maps.
An electronic gateway to local, national and international newspapers and U.S. media associations. 50States.com also provides quick state facts and maps.
Boston Globe Online

1980+ indexing, plus full text articles. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
1980+ indexing, plus full text articles. Access provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Sun Chronicle
Community newspaper serving towns in Southern MA, including Attleboro, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norfolk, N. Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton and Wrentham. Print holdings are retained at the library for current 3 months.
Community newspaper serving towns in Southern MA, including Attleboro, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norfolk, N. Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Taunton and Wrentham. Print holdings are retained at the library for current 3 months.
Wheaton Wire
Available from 1985 to present in print holdings in the Gebbie Archives, Wallace Library. Click on the link above to view current issues.
Available from 1985 to present in print holdings in the Gebbie Archives, Wallace Library. Click on the link above to view current issues.
Alt-Press Watch

Full text database of newspapers, magazines and journals from alternative and independent presses; publication dates vary from the 1980's, 1990's or 2000's - present.
Full text database of newspapers, magazines and journals from alternative and independent presses; publication dates vary from the 1980's, 1990's or 2000's - present.
Ethnic NewsWatch
Full text database of articles from newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press; 1990 - present.
Full text database of articles from newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press; 1990 - present.
GenderWatch
Full text database of material related to gender issues, with emphasis on women's studies. Includes books, newsletters, reports, newspapers, magazines and scholarly journal articles; publication dates vary from the 1970's, 1980's, or 1990's - present.
Full text database of material related to gender issues, with emphasis on women's studies. Includes books, newsletters, reports, newspapers, magazines and scholarly journal articles; publication dates vary from the 1970's, 1980's, or 1990's - present.
Alt Weeklies
AltWeeklies.com brings you 'the best, most insightful, thought-provoking news and features published in the 130 papers that belong to the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies,' including Boston's Weekly Dig.
AltWeeklies.com brings you 'the best, most insightful, thought-provoking news and features published in the 130 papers that belong to the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies,' including Boston's Weekly Dig.
HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS & PERIODICALS
Accessible Archives
A collection of primary source material from 18th and 19th century periodicals, including African American newspapers, Civil War era newspapers, and state histories up to 1900 for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
A collection of primary source material from 18th and 19th century periodicals, including African American newspapers, Civil War era newspapers, and state histories up to 1900 for Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
American Periodicals Series Online
APS Online features over 1,500 periodicals ... from colonial times to the advent of American involvement in World War II. Titles range from America's first scientific journal, Medical Repository, to popular magazines like Vanity Fair and Ladies' Home Journal.
APS Online features over 1,500 periodicals ... from colonial times to the advent of American involvement in World War II. Titles range from America's first scientific journal, Medical Repository, to popular magazines like Vanity Fair and Ladies' Home Journal.
New York Times on the Web - historical file
Historical (1851-2009) file includes indexing and full text articles and full page images. Full text is not available for any articles affected by the Supreme Court ruling on the Tasini case (freelance writers and copyright).
Historical (1851-2009) file includes indexing and full text articles and full page images. Full text is not available for any articles affected by the Supreme Court ruling on the Tasini case (freelance writers and copyright).
Washington Post on the Web - historical file
Historical (1877-1996) file includes indexing and full text articles and full page images.
Historical (1877-1996) file includes indexing and full text articles and full page images.
Illustrated London News Historical Archive 1842-2003

The complete contents of more than 150 years of social, political and cultural history published in the Illustrated London News. Areas covered include politics, social history, fashion, theatre, media, literature, advertising and graphic design, as well as genealogy.
The complete contents of more than 150 years of social, political and cultural history published in the Illustrated London News. Areas covered include politics, social history, fashion, theatre, media, literature, advertising and graphic design, as well as genealogy.
Times (London) Digital Archive
Indexing and full-image of every page published by The Times (London) from 1785 - 1985. For current indexing, use Academic OneFile or LexisNexis Academic.
Indexing and full-image of every page published by The Times (London) from 1785 - 1985. For current indexing, use Academic OneFile or LexisNexis Academic.
Atlanta Historic Newspapers Archive
Includes newspapers published in the Atlanta region from 1847-1922. From the Digital Library of Georgia, University of Georgia Libraries.
Includes newspapers published in the Atlanta region from 1847-1922. From the Digital Library of Georgia, University of Georgia Libraries.
California Digital Newspaper Collection
A repository of digitized California newspapers from 1846 to the present.
A repository of digitized California newspapers from 1846 to the present.
Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers
'This site allows you to search and view newspaper pages from 1880-1922 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).
'This site allows you to search and view newspaper pages from 1880-1922 and find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress as part of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).
Florida Digital Newspaper Library
Over 400 historic and current Florida newspapers. Digitized by the University of Florida.
Over 400 historic and current Florida newspapers. Digitized by the University of Florida.
Historical Newspapers in Washington
A collection of newspapers published in the state of Washington from the 1850's to the 1890's.
A collection of newspapers published in the state of Washington from the 1850's to the 1890's.
Milledgeville Historic Newspapers Archive
Produced by the Digital Library of Georgia at the University of Georgia Libraries, the archive contains newspapers published between 1808 to 1920 in Milledgeville, the state capital from 1803 to 1868.
Produced by the Digital Library of Georgia at the University of Georgia Libraries, the archive contains newspapers published between 1808 to 1920 in Milledgeville, the state capital from 1803 to 1868.
Northern New York Historical Newspapers
A collection of over 50 digitized newspapers published from the 1800's to the 2000's.
A collection of over 50 digitized newspapers published from the 1800's to the 2000's.
Utah Digital Newspapers
A collection of over 80 newspapers published between 1850 and 1969. From the University of Utah.
A collection of over 80 newspapers published between 1850 and 1969. From the University of Utah.
Wyoming Newspaper Project
Over 190 newspapers published in Wyoming from 1849 to 1922. Produced by the Wyoming State Library.
Over 190 newspapers published in Wyoming from 1849 to 1922. Produced by the Wyoming State Library.
Austrian Newspapers Online
Over 400 Austrian newspapers published from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Produced by the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek.
Over 400 Austrian newspapers published from the 18th to the 20th centuries. Produced by the Österreichische Nationalbibliothek.
Canadian Historic Newspapers
A collection of Canadian newspapers from the early 1800's to the 1990's. From the British Columbia Electronic Library Network.
A collection of Canadian newspapers from the early 1800's to the 1990's. From the British Columbia Electronic Library Network.
Caribbean Newspaper Digital Library
Provides access to the digitized versions of more than 150 Caribbean newspapers, gazettes, and other research materials on newsprint currently held in archives, libraries, and private collections. Part of the Digital Library of the Caribbean.
Provides access to the digitized versions of more than 150 Caribbean newspapers, gazettes, and other research materials on newsprint currently held in archives, libraries, and private collections. Part of the Digital Library of the Caribbean.
Exilpresse Digital
A collection of 30 German exile magazines and newspapers from 1933-1945 including some Jewish publications. Produced by the German National Library (Deutsche Nationalbibliothek) from collections in the German Library in Frankfurt am Main. Mostly in German, but some articles are in English and/or Spanish.
A collection of 30 German exile magazines and newspapers from 1933-1945 including some Jewish publications. Produced by the German National Library (Deutsche Nationalbibliothek) from collections in the German Library in Frankfurt am Main. Mostly in German, but some articles are in English and/or Spanish.
Feldzeitungen aus dem 1. Weltkrieg
Digitized by the University of Heidelberg, a collection of 20 newspapers published for German soldiers at the front during WWI. In German.
Digitized by the University of Heidelberg, a collection of 20 newspapers published for German soldiers at the front during WWI. In German.
Historical Jewish Press
Provides 'a collection of Jewish newspapers published in various countries, languages, and time periods; displays digital versions of each newspaper, making it possible to view the papers in their original layout. Full-text search is also available for all content published over the course of each newspaper’s publication.'
Provides 'a collection of Jewish newspapers published in various countries, languages, and time periods; displays digital versions of each newspaper, making it possible to view the papers in their original layout. Full-text search is also available for all content published over the course of each newspaper’s publication.'
National Library of Australia Historic Australian Newspapers, 1803-1954
Some of the available digitized newspapers include: the Argus (Melbourne), the Brisbane Courier, the Canberra Times, the Northern Territory Times, the Perth Gazette, and the Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser.
Some of the available digitized newspapers include: the Argus (Melbourne), the Brisbane Courier, the Canberra Times, the Northern Territory Times, the Perth Gazette, and the Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser.
Papers Past
A collection of 78 newspapers published in New Zealand from 1839 to 1932. Digitized by the National Library of New Zealand.
A collection of 78 newspapers published in New Zealand from 1839 to 1932. Digitized by the National Library of New Zealand.
C-SPAN
Provides public access to the political process via television coverage of the U.S. House and Senate, the Supreme Court and the media.
Provides public access to the political process via television coverage of the U.S. House and Senate, the Supreme Court and the media.
CQ Weekly
Contains an non-biased, objective, and comprehensive roundup of virtually all Capitol Hill activity each week; 1983 - present.
Contains an non-biased, objective, and comprehensive roundup of virtually all Capitol Hill activity each week; 1983 - present.
National Journal
Provides comprehensive objective and nonpartisan insight on American politics, policy and campaigns and the legislative process on Capitol Hill. Includes: National Journal, Almanac of American Politics, CongressDaily, and Hotline.
Provides comprehensive objective and nonpartisan insight on American politics, policy and campaigns and the legislative process on Capitol Hill. Includes: National Journal, Almanac of American Politics, CongressDaily, and Hotline.
Democracy Now!
'National, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., Democracy Now! is broadcast on Pacifica, NPR, community, and college radio stations; on public access, PBS, satellite television and the internet.' Past shows archived from 1996-present.
'National, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez. Pioneering the largest public media collaboration in the U.S., Democracy Now! is broadcast on Pacifica, NPR, community, and college radio stations; on public access, PBS, satellite television and the internet.' Past shows archived from 1996-present.
Real Clear Politics
Founded in 2000 by John McIntyre and Tom Bevan, Chicago-based RealClearPolitics.com (RCP) 'culls and publishes commentary, news, polling data, and links to important resources from all points of the political compass.' Updated every morning and throughout the day.
Founded in 2000 by John McIntyre and Tom Bevan, Chicago-based RealClearPolitics.com (RCP) 'culls and publishes commentary, news, polling data, and links to important resources from all points of the political compass.' Updated every morning and throughout the day.
THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT THE NEWS
FactCheck.org
FactCheck.org, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, 'aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. It 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,' and provides documented analysis. Archived December, 2003-present. Each article offers in-depth analysis and sources for further exploration of a topic, searchable by keyword. The Resources section offers information on reliable websites to use for research; organized by topic and section.
FactCheck.org, a project of the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania, 'aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. It 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,' and provides documented analysis. Archived December, 2003-present. Each article offers in-depth analysis and sources for further exploration of a topic, searchable by keyword. The Resources section offers information on reliable websites to use for research; organized by topic and section.
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
FAIR is 'a media watch organization offering constructive criticism in an effort to correct media imbalance.' Its approach is 'to work for the inclusion of new viewpoints, not the exclusion of old ones.' FAIR publishes Extra!, the award-winning magazine of media criticism, and produces the weekly radio program CounterSpin, the show that brings you the news behind the headlines. Use keywords or select from a list of controlled vocabuary subject headings to search for content within Extra!, Counterspin, and Action Alerts.
FAIR is 'a media watch organization offering constructive criticism in an effort to correct media imbalance.' Its approach is 'to work for the inclusion of new viewpoints, not the exclusion of old ones.' FAIR publishes Extra!, the award-winning magazine of media criticism, and produces the weekly radio program CounterSpin, the show that brings you the news behind the headlines. Use keywords or select from a list of controlled vocabuary subject headings to search for content within Extra!, Counterspin, and Action Alerts.
On the Media
'On the Media...casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad.' Listen to the weekly program via streaming audio or read the transcript. Previous shows are archived back to 2001.
'On the Media...casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad.' Listen to the weekly program via streaming audio or read the transcript. Previous shows are archived back to 2001.
Pew Center Project for Excellence in Journalism
Aims to 'help both the journalists who produce the news and the citizens who consume it develop a better understanding of what the press is delivering, how the media are changing, and what forces are shaping those changes.' Check out the link, How to use Our Website to explore all the ways you can use the PEJ to enhance your research.
Aims to 'help both the journalists who produce the news and the citizens who consume it develop a better understanding of what the press is delivering, how the media are changing, and what forces are shaping those changes.' Check out the link, How to use Our Website to explore all the ways you can use the PEJ to enhance your research.
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