Social Issues: Social Issues

Physical books on our library shelves

Ebooks and audiobooks available for everyone who logs in with their @nycstudents.net account

Combines multiple databases into one effective search.

Database geared towards high school students.

The American Civil Liberties Union was founded in 1920 and is our nation's guardian of liberty. The ACLU works in the courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Explore the drama of social activism in New York City from the 17th century right up to the present. All NYC students can visit the Museum of the City of New York for free.

A youth-activism hub fueling young people to change the world.

A list of volunteer organizations to help out in New York City.

Educational reporting about New York City.

A website about New York City news, arts, events and food, brought to you by New York Public Radio.

Read the New York Times for free, while on school WiFi

Research academic topics ranging from art and literature to economics and the sciences.

Access major U.S. and international newspapers online to search articles instantly by title, headline, date, or other fields.

Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues.