I believe that teaching and research in political science can and should help us be more discerning consumers of political information and arguments. I also believe that it can be fun and interesting, and I keep a collection of links here to various resources that help me in various aspects of my work. They might be of interest to students as well.
Not limited to political science questions, but a good example of how careful analysis illuminates interesting patterns and phenomena across many issues.
Useful resource on the intersection between academics and policymakers, particularly in the areas of foreign policy, military policy, and national defense.