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Daily News Lesson May 07 2025

Community Connections: How to discuss religion and politics in America

Learn about one pastor's opinions on religion and politics
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lansing
Daily News Lesson August 05 2025

Community Connections: How one town attempts to heal political divisions deepened by the pandemic

Discuss how the COVID pandemic continues to shape the politics and civic fabric of communities years after it first arrived
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Daily News Lesson March 13 2025

Community Connections: 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
A man walks at an empty campus green at Georgetown University, closed weeks ago due to coronavirus, in Washington
Daily News Lesson February 10 2025

Community Connections: College campuses become focus of debate over what constitutes free speech

Discuss free speech on campus and what it entails.
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Daily News Lesson March 05 2025

Community Connections: Political division and the decline of local news

As a class, research what outlets cover your neighborhood, city or county
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Daily News Lesson April 10 2025

Community Connections: What is the role of public service in the U.S.?

Discuss the roles of public servants the role of government in U.S. life
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Daily News Lesson January 23 2025

Community Connections: Social media’s role in fueling extremism and misinformation

Discuss changes in media platforms can affect the ways people process news
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 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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