Another resource for ideas for controversial topics is Gale in Context Opposing Viewpoints database. Click on the "Browse Issues" link at the top of the page to see an alphabetical list of topics.
Looking for a topic for your causal analysis paper? One place to start is the "Topics Table," next to the reference desk in the library.
Important: Be sure to also check the databases listed under the tab Finding Articles in Databases in this research guide.
Google News collects up-to-date headlines from thousands of news publications.
Opinion or editorial pieces may be especially useful when you are preparing a topic for your persuasive speeches.