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Daily News Lesson October 25 2024

A Democracy Minute: Jim Lehrer on journalistic integrity

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
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Post October 24 2024

A Democracy Minute: Sherrilyn Ifill on patriotism

Watch and reflect on these 60-second video clips about democracy in America
"I voted" stickers are displayed at a voting station during a special congressional election called after former Rep. Ryan Zinke was appointed to lead the Interior Department in Missoula
Daily News Lesson October 23 2024

Some state ballot measures could have a national impact on elections

Learn about ballot initiatives in states across the country coming this November
Election workers oversee early election voting at a polling station in Marietta
Daily News Lesson October 21 2024

Election officials on the threats they've faced since 2020

With Election Day close-by, some parts of the country are still looking for people to work at polling places
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Daily News Lesson October 03 2024

Art in Action: 'You Are Here' celebrates poetry in National Parks

A project by the US poet laureate focuses on the natural world and climate change
Vice Presidential debate between Walz and Vance in New York
Daily News Lesson October 02 2024

Key moments from the Walz-Vance debate

Vice presidential hopefuls focused their criticism on the top of the ticket
Aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Daily News Lesson October 01 2024

Florida faces another round of rebuilding after 3rd hurricane in 13 months

Devastating toll from the hurricane continues to grow
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Daily News Lesson September 11 2024

Takeaways from the Trump/Harris presidential debate

Watch clips from the first (and possibly only) debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
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Daily News Lesson August 27 2024

Tangier Island residents work to preserve culture threatened by rising sea levels

Learn how coastal erosion is forcing people to leave the island
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Daily News Lesson August 19 2024

Art in action: A look at James Baldwin’s enduring influence on art and activism

Learn about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most significant literary figures
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