Leanings of Newspaper Editorials
The editorial boards of the following newspapers usually reflect either liberal or conservative views, but note that all of the following newspapers may include syndicated opinion writers of both persuasions.
Conservative/Right Leaning Editorials:
Wall Street Journal (Factiva News Pages)
Washington Times (America's News)
New York Post (LexisNexis, America's News)
Richmond Times-Dispatch (America's News)
Liberal/Left Leaning Editorials:
New York Times (LexisNexis, Newspaper Source Plus, Factiva News Pages)
Washington Post (LexisNexis, Factiva News Pages, Newspaper Source Plus)
Newspaper Websites
- New York TimesThe New York Times is an American newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Founded in 1851, the paper has won 122 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper
- Washington PostThe Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C., with a particular interest in national politics. It was founded on December 6, 1877.
- Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal is an American business-focused, international daily newspaper based in New York City. Founded in 1889, the newspaper has won 40 Pulitzer Prizes through 2017
Finding Opinion Articles (Editorials, Opinions, Op-Eds, etc.)
Select a published opinion-editorial from a regional or national newspaper. Do not select a letter to the editor.
Use the databases and links below to locate an opinion or editorial article. Watch the online videos to learn how to search Newspaper Source Plus, Factiva News Pages and Access World News effectively.
- Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new windowSearch for newspaper articles from hundreds of national and regional newspapers, as well as transcripts of television and radio news. (EBSCO)
- Access World News (Historical and Current) This link opens in a new windowSearch for articles from thousands of US and global news sources. It includes some audio and video news sources, as well as traditional newspapers. (Newsbank/Readex)
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