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  Gerrymandering and partisan politics in the U.S.

  The practice of drawing congressional district lines to benefit one political party over another is known as gerrymandering and dates back to the 19th century. Continue reading →

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  Debating Our Destiny: Do Presidential Debates Matter? – Lesson Plan

  The presidential debates have been an important part of the U.S. election process for decades, but how much do they really influence voters? In this lesson, students will watch video clips from PBS NewsHour’s “Debating Our Destiny” with Jim Lehrer, which includes famous debate moments as well as interviews with the candidates themselves. Continue reading →

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  Where do the presidential candidates stand on education?

  As Election Day approached, the candidates running for president have made and effort to appeal to parents, teachers and students by showing them where they stand on education.
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  Candidates cite security qualifications after weekend attacks

  Following pipe bomb attacks over the weekend, the presidential candidates each took a moment to assure voters of their national security qualifications. Continue reading →

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  Clinton on bed rest and defensive over ‘deplorables’ remark

  Hillary Clinton had to stay home in order to recover from pneumonia this week, but that didn’t stop her campaign.

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