Immigration, medical marijuana, stem cell research.... All have been debated in the news in recent months. Whether you're researching for a paper or merely want to understand both sides of an argument, you can find information on the pros and cons of these and many other hot topics in the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center database on the Nashua Public Library web site. For each topic, you may find:

• Magazine and news articles
• Pro and con viewpoint essays
• Statistics
• Relevant web sites
• Primary documents
• Images
• Reference articles, including overviews of the topic

Drawing on dozens of publications such as the New York Times and U.S. News & World Report, the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center provides easy access to multiple resources on both sides of a controversy. You can mark articles that interest you and save them for later perusal. Or, if you prefer, simply print or e-mail the full text of the articles. The database is available in the library or from any internet-connected computer--just have your library card handy and type in the last five digits of your card's barcode to gain access to the database.

If books are your medium, the Nashua Public Library also carries the Opposing Viewpoints series of books. Stop by for a look!