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Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies to House Judiciary Committee
Daily News Lesson January 23 2026

Jack Smith defends criminal investigations into Donald Trump during House hearing

GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.
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Daily News Lesson January 22 2026

The surprising way to fight political exhaustion

Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom discusses uncomfortable truths about the way power works in America and what people can do about it
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Daily News Lesson January 13 2026

Efforts underway to rekindle a love for reading

Reading for pleasure has fallen by some 40 percent in the last 20 years, continuing a long-running downward trend.
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Daily News Lesson December 11 2025

America at a Crossroads: Reconnecting with people to see how political divisions might be healed

Explore how Americans are trying to bridge the political divide
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Daily News Lesson December 09 2025

Community Connections: How a social network is bringing communities together in divisive times

Learn about the locally-owned social network, Front Porch Forum
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Daily News Lesson October 31 2025

How the Virginia governor's race became a microcosm of national issues

The race may also serve as a referendum on President Trump's first 10 months in office and next year’s midterms
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Daily News Lesson September 18 2025

Archivist fired by Trump launches a national effort to strengthen democracy

Learn why a professional in charge of documenting history launched a new pro-democracy initiative after being fired from the federal government
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Lesson Plan September 17 2025

Lesson plan: The Constitution and voter suppression

In this lesson, students take a historic "literacy test" to understand voter suppression
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Lesson Plan September 16 2025

Lesson plan: Constitution Day and active citizenship

Explore the U.S. Constitution on Constitution Day!
Labor union activists rally in support of federal workers during a protest on Capitol Hill, in Washington
Daily News Lesson August 21 2025

Community Connections: The history of civil service

Learn about the Trump administration's approach to cutting federal jobs
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