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ProCon.org Promoting critical thinking, education, and informed citizenship by presenting controversial issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, and primarily pro-con format. Has over 50 Pro/Con debates.

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Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people worldwide.
National Right to Life National Right to Life is the nation's oldest and largest pro-life organization. Through education and legislation, National Right to Life is working to restore legal protection to the most defenseless members of our society who are threatened by abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Roe V. Wade by Susan Dudley Gold
Call Number: 342.7308 GOL
ISBN: 0761418393
Publication Date: 2004-02-01
Reproductive Rights by William Dudley
Call Number: 344.73 REP
ISBN: 0737725117
Publication Date: 2006-03-24
Reproductive Rights by Jennifer Bringle
Call Number: 362.198 BRI
ISBN: 1435835425
Publication Date: 2010-01-15

PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF ANIMALS
The Humane Society The Humane Society of the United States is the nation’s largest and most effective animal protection organization.
PAWS Library PAWS: Organization that helps animals. The link is the association's library of online resources and links.

Animal Experimentation by David M. Haugen
Call Number: 179.4 ANI
Publication Date: 2006-12-11
Animal Experimentation by Susan C. Hunnicutt (Editor)
Call Number: 179.4 ANI
ISBN: 9780737761436
Publication Date: 2013-04-09
Zoos and Animal Welfare by Christine Van Tuyl
Call Number: 590.73 ZOO
ISBN: 0737738189
Publication Date: 2007-12-13

Association for Size, Diversity and Health Promote education, research, and the provision of services which enhance health and well-being, and which are free from weight-based assumptions and weight discrimination.
Eating Disorder Hope Eating Disorder Hope offers education, support, and inspiration to eating disorder sufferers, their loved ones, and eating disorders treatment providers.
National Eating Disorders Association non-profit organization in the United States advocating on behalf of and supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

Teens and Body Image by Christine Wilcox
Call Number: 155.5 WIL
ISBN: 1601528280
Publication Date: 2015-06-01
The Drama Years by Haley Kilpatrick; Whitney Joiner
Call Number: 305.23 KIL
ISBN: 1451627912
Publication Date: 2012-04-03
Body Image by Heidi Williams
Call Number: 306.461 BOD
ISBN: 0737741821
Publication Date: 2008-09-05
The Culture of Beauty by Louise Gerdes (Editor)
Call Number: 306.461 CUL
ISBN: 0737763108
Publication Date: 2013-02-25
Next to Nothing by Carrie Arnold; B. Timothy Walsh
Call Number: 618.928 ARN
ISBN: 0195309669
Publication Date: 2007-08-03

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Nonprofit organization that advocates for to secure freedom from gun violence through research, strategic engagement and effective policy advocacy.
National Rifle Association Promotes and encourages rifle shooting on a scientific basis.

Can Gun Control Reduce Violence? by Patricia D. Netzley
Call Number: 363.33 NET
ISBN: 1601526040
Publication Date: 2013-08-01
Gun Control by Greenhaven Press Editors (Editor); Jennifer MacKay (Editor)
Call Number: 363.33 MAC
ISBN: 1420508156
Publication Date: 2013-04-05
A Look at the Second Amendment by Doreen Gonzales
Call Number: 344.7305 GON
ISBN: 1598450611
Publication Date: 2007-08-01
Guns and Crime by Greenhaven Press Staff (Editor); Noël Merino
Call Number: 364.2 GUN
ISBN: 0737771712
Publication Date: 2014-12-12

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforces federal laws governing border control, customs, trade and immigration to promote homeland security and public safety.
Center for Immigration Studies The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit, research organization. Since our founding in 1985, we have pursued a single mission – providing immigration policymakers, the academic community, news media, and concerned citizens with reliable information about the social, economic, environmental, security, and fiscal consequences of legal and illegal immigration into the United States.
American Immigration Council AIC is to shape a rational conversation on immigration and immigrant integration. Through our research and analysis, we provide policymakers, the media, and the general public with accurate information about the role of immigrants and immigration policy on U.S. society.
Federation for American Immigration Reform Federation for American Immigration Reform is a non-profit, non-partisan organization of concerned individuals who believe that our immigration laws must be reformed to better serve the needs of current and future generations.

Illegal Immigration by David M. Haugen
Call Number: 325.73 ILL
ISBN: 0737752254
Publication Date: 2011-06-03
What Rights Should Illegal Immigrants Have? by Noël Merino
Call Number: 342.73 MER
ISBN: 0737749024
Publication Date: 2010-07-02
Refugees by Margaret Haerens
Call Number: 362.87 HAE
ISBN: 0737742240
Publication Date: 2009-09-28
Frequently Asked Questions about Being an Immigrant Teen by Jared Meyer
Call Number: 646.7 MEY
ISBN: 1404210792
Publication Date: 2007-08-01

Mental Health America Mental Health America (MHA) – founded in 1909 – is the nation's leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and to promoting the overall mental health of all Americans.
National Alliance of Mental Illness NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. - See more at: https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI#sthash.4WwPKw7p.dpuf

Mental Illness by Roman Espejo (Editor)
Call Number: 362.2 MEN
ISBN: 0737757353
Publication Date: 2011-09-23
Mental Illness by Noah Berlatsky (Editor)
Call Number: 616.89 MEN
ISBN: 0737762683
Publication Date: 2013-03-01

The Minimum Wage by Noah Berlatsky (Editor)
Call Number: 331.23 MIN
ISBN: 0737757418
Publication Date: 2012-02-17

American Civil Liberties Union RELIGION AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Religion in America by David M. Haugen (Editor); Susan Musser
Call Number: 200.973 REL
ISBN: 0737749881
Publication Date: 2010-10-29
When Religion and Politics Mix by Kenneth McIntosh; Marsha McIntosh
Call Number: 201.72 McI
ISBN: 159084971X
Publication Date: 2005-10-01
The Catholic Church by Noah Berlatsky
Call Number: 282 BER
ISBN: 0737751045
Publication Date: 2010-09-10

American Civil Liberties Union OVERVIEW OF LESBIAN AND GAY PARENTING, ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE
American Family Association Organization that promotes Pro-Family values.

Homosexuality by David M. Haugen (Editor)
Call Number: 306.766 HOM
ISBN: 9780737763256
Publication Date: 2013-03-22

NCAA National Collegiate Athletic Association is a membership-driven organization dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of student-athletes and equipping them with the skills to succeed on the playing field, in the classroom and throughout life.
ESPN The worldwide leader in sports; articles can be found through keyword searches. However, many articles are part of ESPN: INsider (paid subscription).
Mayo Clinic: Performance Enhancing Drugs Content from the staff of the Mayo Clinic
Grantland This site, part of ESPN, has feature articles on popular sports and issues in sports.
The Bleacher Report Digital Resource for up-to-date sports coverage. Find articles through the keyword search, search by ANY TIME.

Athletes and Drug Use by Lauri S. Friedman
Call Number: 362.29 ATH
ISBN: 073774166x
Publication Date: 2008-09-26
College Athletics by Annie Sommers
Call Number: 362.29 SOM
ISBN: 1435853032
Publication Date: 2009-08-15

Should Teens Have Access to Birth Control? by Don Nardo
Call Number: 306.708 NAR
ISBN: 1601525567
Publication Date: 2013-08-01
Sex by David M. Haugen (Editor)
Call Number: 342.73 SEX
ISBN: 073776404X
Publication Date: 2013-06-14
Teen Rights by Traci Truly
Call Number: 346.7301 TRU
ISBN: 1572482214
Publication Date: 2002-06-01
Alcohol by Roman Espejo (Editor)
Call Number: 362.292 ALC
ISBN: 9780737763980
Publication Date: 2013-01-04
Juvenile Justice by David M. Haugen (Editor); Susan Musser
Call Number: 364.36 JUV
ISBN: 9780737764888
Publication Date: 2013-02-22
Safe Sex 101 by Margaret O. Hyde; Elizabeth Forsyth
Call Number: 613.907 HYD
ISBN: 0822534398
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Teen Pregnancy by Lauri S. Friedman
Call Number: 613.955 FRI
ISBN: 0737748044
Publication Date: 2010-05-21

National Organization for Women

Expectations for Women by J. Elizabeth Mills
Call Number: 305.235 MIL
ISBN: 1435835433
Publication Date: 2010-01-15
Women in the Workplace by Jeri Freedman
Call Number: 331.4 FRE
ISBN: 1435835417
Publication Date: 2010-01-15
Roe V. Wade by Susan Dudley Gold
Call Number: 342.7308 GOL
ISBN: 0761418393
Publication Date: 2004-02-01
Love My Rifle More Than You by Kayla Williams
Call Number: 355 WIL
ISBN: 0393060985
Publication Date: 2005-09-01
Women at War by James E. Wise; Scott Baron
Call Number: 355.009 WOM
ISBN: 1591149398
Publication Date: 2006-09-01

Minorities and the Law by Noël Merino (Editor)
Call Number: 323.11 MIN
ISBN: 0737771798
Publication Date: 2015-02-06
Teens at Risk by Stephen Thompson (Editor)
Call Number: 362.708 TEE
ISBN: 0737764309
Publication Date: 2013-01-09