Research Guides: Peace and Justice Studies: Finding Popular Sources

News Sources

Below are some suggested databases for finding newspaper sources. For more information on finding news sources, check out our find news sources research guide.

America's News This link opens in a new window
A wide variety of local, regional and national news sources.
New York Times This link opens in a new window
New York Times current content.
Knox faculty, students and staff have access to most conent on the New York Times at no charge. To create your account on the NYTimes.com:
1. Go to the account access page (before the page appears you may be prompted to login to Knox--do that using your Knox email credentials). Note: If you are using Chrome, you may see a page saying "Did you mean nytimes.com?" Click on the "Ignore" button to head to the sign in page.
2. If you do not have an account on the NY Times site, click on the button to create one. Otherwise, click on the link to login to your account.
3. Enter your Knox email address, then click continue and enter your Knox Password
4. Select your graduation year, and start your access.
For more information and help with logging in see this page.
Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
Full text news sources including newspapers, news magazines, news wires, and online news sites. Also includes legal information: court cases and full text of law review journals. SEC filings are also a part of Nexis Uni.
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After getting a search results page, click on the Analytics button to view data about your search.
- A chart of coverage over time
- List of top publications with information about your search terms
- Word clouds showing relevant terms
- Charts wit top subjects and industries

Learning for Justice
"Learning for Justice is a community education program of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) that cultivates and nurtures dialogue, learning, reflection and action from those closest to and harmed most by injustices in the South."
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"The program seeks to uphold the mission of the Southern Poverty Law Center: to be a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements and advance the human rights of all people. By centering civic and political action education for everyone, Learning for Justice will complement the SPLC’s work to increase power and capacity for multiracial, inclusive democracy."
Social Movements and Progressivism
"Part three of the Progressive Tradition Series examines the influence of social movements for equality and economic justice on the development of progressivism."
World Peace Library
"The Philip M. Hellmich Memorial World Peace Library has over 375 audio recordings with inspirational stories, skills training and powerful solutions by the world’s top peacebuilders, social change leaders, scientists, Indigenous elders and spiritual mentors." All recordings are free to access.
United States Institute of Peace
"... a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security... The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world."

When using a website for research, it’s important to consider several factors to make sure you’re getting accurate, objective, and current information. Here are some questions to ask yourself as your evaluate websites:

1. Who provided the information on the website and are they qualified to write on that particular topic? Is there a way to contact the author(s)?

2. What organization, institution, or company is responsible for the website? What kind of domain does the website use? Website URLs that end in .edu or .gov are often more reliable and objective than commercial websites ending in .com.

3. What opinions are expressed on the website? Does the website provide objective, factual information or does it seem more like an advertisement for a product or a platform for someone to express a personal opinion?

4. When was the website created? Is there an indication that the information has been kept up-to-date? Do the links still work or do they mostly lead to defunct websites?

5. Are there citations or clearly identified reliable sources for the information presented?

(Source: “Teaching Undergrads Web Evaluation: A Guide for Library Instruction,” Jim Kapoun, reference and instruction librarian at Southwest State University.)

Podcasts about Peace & Social Justice

The Black Panthers [Podcast Episode]
Dorian Warren explores the rise and fall of the Black Panther Party and its legacy for recent black insurgency in America.
Disrupting Peace [Podcast Series]
From the World Peace Foundation, Disrupting Peace explores why peace hasn’t worked, and how it still could. In each episode, Bridget Conley, research director at the World Peace Foundation, speaks with a researcher specializing in one obstacle to peace, and an activist who’s changing systems from the ground up. Together they explore what worked, what didn’t, and why we shouldn’t give up.
Remembering Stonewall [Podcast Episode]
...But this particular night at the Stonewall Inn was different. Many of those dressed in drag refused to be escorted out by officers. ...These protests sparked a revolution, and a hidden subculture became a vibrant political movement. Many people trace the roots of modern gay rights organizing to that night at the Stonewall Inn. Within a few years, new gay rights organizations were founded and spread across the country. The first gay pride marches took place exactly a year later, commemorating the one year anniversary of the riots.
Seeking Peace - Georgetown University [Podcast Series]
Seeking Peace is a podcast that explores the roles of women in war and peace. In season 3, they explore women’s roles in bringing lasting peace to communities - whether it be through grassroots activism, peace negotiations, journalism, politics, or as uniformed peacekeepers.
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This podcast is a production of Georgetown’s Institute for Women, Peace & Security.

Streaming Video

AVON-Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
Academic Video Online (AVON) is a streaming video platform with more than 66,000 titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
Filmakers Library Online This link opens in a new window
Provides award-winning documentaries with relevance across the curriculum—race and gender studies, human rights, globalization and global studies, multiculturalism, international relations, criminal justice, the environment, bioethics, health, political science and current events, psychology, arts, literature, and more.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Nearly 40,000 films in all subject areas, including archival films and historical newsreels. Includes popular publishers PBS and California Newsreel.

Interviews

Freedom Song: Interviews from Eyes on the Prize
"Features the unedited interviews conducted during the making of the landmark PBS documentary series Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Years, 1954–1965 (1987)."