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Student Voices June 09 2015

Seeking safe space for LGBT students leads to passion for youth activism
Living in a small desert city with little-to-no access to LGBTQ resources, I felt alone and discouraged at times because of my inability to discuss my emotions with anyone who understood the struggles of being gay.
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Daily Video June 08 2015

Doctors need cheaper, faster ways to detect Ebola virus
Scientists are racing to find a way to quickly diagnose patients with Ebola, the virus that killed more than 11,000 people in West Africa during a recent outbreak.
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Daily Video June 05 2015

Which animal started the Ebola outbreak?
Scientists have located Ebola antibodies in several types of fruit bat, making it a chief suspect, but there has not been conclusive evidence.
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Daily Video June 04 2015

Navajo divided over plans for Grand Canyon aerial tram
Developers have proposed a project for a remote region of the Grand Canyon that has members of the Navajo Nation divided in opinion.
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Post June 04 2015

Why an author went undercover as an Islamic State recruit - Class Discussion
By Jordan Mambert The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), is an extremist militant …
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Daily Video June 03 2015

Organization fosters creativity among the homeless
The organization Street Sense has programs in filmmaking, theater, interactive art and digital photography, encouraging participants to learn new skills in the arts.
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Post June 02 2015

Timeline of same-sex marriage laws - Class Resource
 Use this timeline of events and accompanying vocab sheet to break down the movement for marri…
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Post June 02 2015

Speakers crack jokes for college grads
Check out some funny moments from graduation ceremonies this year where famous speakers such as Ste…
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Daily Video June 02 2015

Supreme Court rules against Abercrombie & Fitch in religious dress case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a young Muslim woman who was denied a position at Abercrombie & Fitch on the basis of her religious dress.
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Post June 01 2015

What is gender non-conforming fashion? - Discussion Guide
Watch the NewsHour's report on gender non-conforming fashion and lead a class discussion…
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