• Governing.com
"GOVERNING is the nation's leading media platform covering politics, policy and management for state and local government leaders...GOVERNING provides nonpartisan news, insight and analysis on such issues as public finance, transportation, economic development, health, energy, the environment and technology."
• ProCon.org
This site provides pro/con debates on a long list of controversial issues. It is a great place to browse popular topics and arguments related to said topic.
• Issues from Whitehouse.gov
Information on controversial issues coming straight from the White House. You can browse broad topics such as immigration, climate change, gun control and several other important priorities of the Executive Branch.
• Stateline.org
From Pew, "a nonprofit, nonpartisan online news site that practices journalism in the public interest by reporting on emerging trends and issues in state policy and politics".
• Center for American Progress
An independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action. Our aim is not just to change the conversation, but to change the country.
• USA Facts
USAFacts is a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic initiative making government data easy for all Americans to access and understand. We provide accessible analysis on US spending and outcomes in order to ground public debates in facts.