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HiddenHistories
Daily News Lesson June 12 2023

Author Lorraine Hansberry inspires LGBTQ+ writers
Explore the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave new voice to countless marginalized artists
PBSbrooksmarcus
Daily News Lesson June 12 2023

Brooks and Marcus on the Trump indictment + Newswrap 6/12/23 + Student video
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor and columnist Ruth Marcus join Geoff Bennett to discuss politics
Haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada blanket New York City
Daily News Lesson June 09 2023

Wildfires blanket eastern U.S. + Newswrap 6/9/23 + Student video
Learn why wildfires that continue to burn across Canada are affecting air quality for millions in the U.S.
Local residents carry their belongings from a flooded house after the Nova Kakhovka dam breached, in Kherson
Daily News Lesson June 08 2023

Ukraine dam breach floods major area + Newswrap 6/8/23 + Student video
Learn about the environmental and humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine following the destruction of a major dam
On Our Minds nature
Daily News Lesson June 07 2023

Teen podcast: How nature helps you get outside of yourself

Discuss an episode of the On Our Minds teen mental health podcast on getting out in nature
People come and go from the Registrar of Voters office on the final day of voter registration in the upcoming congressional elections in San Diego, California
Daily News Lesson June 07 2023

Voter registration tool targeted by conspiracy theorists + Newswrap 6/7/23 + Student Video
Learn about a conspiracy theory that has led to states abandoning a tool used to verify voter registration
U.S. President Biden delivers a speech about bipartisan legislation that lifts federal government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling
Daily News Lesson June 05 2023

Debt ceiling debate wraps up and Election 2024 update + Newswrap 6/6/23 + Student video
Learn about what's next in politics after a major debt ceiling deal
PBSBrooksandCapehart
Daily News Lesson June 05 2023

Capehart and Abernathy on the debt deal and race for the GOP presidential nomination + Newswrap 5/5/23 + Student video
Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart and columnist Gary Abernathy join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics
PBSRailroad
Daily News Lesson June 05 2023

Miles-long freight trains cause problems for communities near railroad crossing
. But these trains, especially when they stall, are cutting some communities in half. That's the focus of a new report from Investigate TV and ProPublica. William Brangham discussed the impact with Joce Sterman.
native
Daily News Lesson June 02 2023

Native American fashion aims to reclaim its culture with authentic designs
Learn about artists who are reclaiming Native American fashion and art
U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Daily News Lesson June 02 2023

Deal to raise debt ceiling passes in Congress + Newswrap 6/2/23 + Student video
The House and Senate have voted to approve a deal that would raise the debt ceiling, pushing off a debt crisis for two years
PBSSCIENCEART
Daily News Lesson May 31 2023

How a blend of science and art is improving neurological health
Learn about a blend of science and art called 'neuroarts' or 'neuro-aesthetics'
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