CQ Researcher contains original reporting and analysis on issues in the news. It offers access to reports dating back to 1991 covering health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy. Each single-themed, 12,000-word report provides researchers with an introductory overview, background and chronology on the topic, an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps, pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions, and bibliographies of key sources.
