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Lesson Plan July 06 2016

How to use anti-LGBTQ laws to explore social justice
In order to learn more about social justice issues, students will look at important laws affecting members of the LGBTQ community, including Mississippi's House Bill 1523.
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Daily Video July 06 2016

FBI says Hillary Clinton’s email was careless, but not illegal
The FBI wrapped up a year-long investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email server on Tuesday, announcing they found insufficient evidence of wrongdoing and would not press charges.
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Daily Video June 30 2016

Turkey blames ISIS for attack on Istanbul airport
An attack on a major international airport in Istanbul, Turkey on Tuesday night left more than 40 dead and upwards of 200 injured.
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Daily Video June 27 2016

Brexit vote leaves Britain, European Union reeling
The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union on Thursday, shocking the rest of the world and leading to the resignation of British Prime Minister David Cameron.
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Daily Video June 23 2016

Democrats sit-in on House floor to push for gun reform
A sit-in led by Democratic members of the House of Representatives began on the House floor Wednesday as they called for Republican colleagues to allow a vote on gun control legislation.
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Daily Video June 22 2016

Partisan divide continues in Congress over gun control reform
Democrats once again attempted to push forward gun control legislation this week following last week's massacre at an Orlando nightclub.
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Daily Video June 20 2016

Murder of British politician changes tone of U.K. Brexit debate
The man accused of murdering a British member of parliament last Thursday made his first court appearance in London on Saturday. Authorities believe Thomas Mair shot and stabbed Jo Cox to death on a street in broad daylight, because of her position to keep the U.K. in the European Union.
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Daily Video June 17 2016

Zika virus shadow looms over summer Olympics in Rio
Concern surrounding Zika virus has taken center stage in Brazil, as local organizers of the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympic Games assure the world that the country is safe for athletes and tourists.
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Daily Video June 16 2016

How the U.S. combats violent extremism and propaganda
Recent acts of violence committed by extremists who were radicalized while living in the United States have raised concerns over the threat of home-grown terrorism.
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Student Voices June 15 2016

Sharing the gift of being a woman
When I walked among the crowd at the United State of Women Summit, my first thought was, "Wow, I've never been surrounded by so many women before."
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