COMM 114: Argument & Critical Discourse

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Ethics Updates Links to sources on  hot button issues (abortion, gay marriage, etc.)  Includes court decisions, panel discussions, and more

Politics Line  Opinion columns from major columnists.

 

Fact-checking sites

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