ProCon.org is a non-profit news site with a mission of providing multiple points of view on a broad range of debatable topics including election politics, science news, sports and entertainment. Each issue is introduced as a question with a yes/no answer, i.e. "Should....?" followed by one page of factual background information. That is followed by the pro and con views of each issue with appropriate links and citations. The site makes an effort to eliminate bias by equally representing both sides of the issue. In the case of politics, they present an issue and then quote the candidates views on the sources. There are links to relevant videos and "did you know" related factual information. The site is text heavy with a busy layout which could make the amount of information feel overwhelming. However, it is unique in that it covers topical issues with in-depth information on different viewpoints to help students understand the multi-dimensional aspects of key societal issues and develop broader perspectives.

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