University of Rhode Island Libraries
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 AARP- Includes resources on an array of topics, including aging,
finances, travel, health, technology, and more.
- AgeSource Worldwide
- Produced by
AARP. Describes clearinghouses, libraries, directories, statistical resources,
bibliographies, etc. from around the world that focus on aging.
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Population
Reference Bureau
- One-stop source
for world population, health, and environmental data.
- Census Bureau
- Official
government source for a broad range of social, demographic, business, and economic
statistics.
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Facts
& History
- A compilation of information about the state.
Includes links to information about demographics, the economy,
employment, health, housing, poverty, education and crime.
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FAIR: Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
- Media watch
group that offers well-documented criticism of media bias and censorship.
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KidsCount
- Profiles, graphs, maps, and rankings of the educational, social, economic, and physical well-being of children in the U.S., state by state.
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National Archeological Database
- Online source of
information on public archaeology and national legislation affecting cultural resource
management. From the National Park Service.
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PollingReport.com
- Timely
cross-section of poll data on topics of national political, economic, and sociocultural
interest from national polling firms such as Gallup, Harris, CBS/NYT, NBC/WSJ, etc.
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Rape,
Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
- Provides information and resources
for researchers as well as those affected by rape, abuse, and incest.
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Social Statistics Briefing Room
- Easy access to
current federal social statistics on crime, demographics, education, and health. Includes
links to the source agency of each statistic.
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