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Democrats and Republicans hold presidential primary election in Nevada
Daily News Lesson October 17 2024

Voters who switched parties in 2020 election share thoughts on this year’s race

Discuss why some voters switch parties or have drifted from the party they've been previously aligned with
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Daily News Lesson September 13 2024

Social media’s role in fueling extremism and misinformation

Discuss changes in media platforms can affect the ways people process news
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Butler
Daily News Lesson July 23 2024

How polarization and division leads to political violence

See how increasing polarization led to the assassination attempt of former President Trump
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Daily News Lesson July 17 2024

Connections between religion and politics in America

Learn about one pastor's opinions on religion and politics
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Daily News Lesson June 06 2024

How open primaries and ranked-choice voting can help break partisan gridlock

Learn about the impact of new electoral reforms in Alaska and discuss ranked choice voting
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Daily News Lesson March 05 2024

How governors are working on solutions amid intense political polarization

Hear from two governors who are working on plans to reduce political polarization in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson January 12 2024

Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown

Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown
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Daily News Lesson December 19 2023

Political experts examine America’s divisions heading into 2024 election

Hear from experts on why polarization and division might be increasing, and what most concerns them
A man walks at an empty campus green at Georgetown University, closed weeks ago due to coronavirus, in Washington
Daily News Lesson November 02 2023

College campuses become focus of debate over what constitutes free speech
SummarySince the attack by Hamas and Israel’s ongoing response, there have been bitter debates on m…
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Daily News Lesson September 01 2023

Political division and the decline of local news

As a class, research what outlets cover your neighborhood, city or county
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