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Daily News Lesson February 11 2024

Father of American teen killed in West Bank discusses son’s death

Tawfic Abdel Jabbar is one of the 94 children, and 370 Palestinians total, killed in the West Bank since Oct. 7.
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Daily News Lesson February 10 2024

How to revitalize American democracy

Examine Americans intense dissatisfaction with government in this America at a Crossroads piece
Campaign worker Kamisthial Jones adjusts a Vote Here sign outside a voting place for the midterm election in Detroit
Lesson Plan February 08 2024

Lesson plan: Reinventing American democracy

Discuss why more Americans are anxious about the future of democracy and review ideas to make U.S. democracy stronger
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Daily News Lesson January 30 2024

White House halts natural gas exports over climate concerns

Learn about a White House decision to curb growth of liquid natural gas exports
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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
People cast their votes in midterm elections
Daily News Lesson October 24 2023

Exploring ways to build faith and security in U.S. elections

Exploring ways to build faith and security in U.S. elections
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Daily News Lesson June 26 2023

A Brief But Spectacular take on debate and democracy

Hear from Francis and Erick, two middle school students who participate in the New York City Urban Debate League.
The U.S. Capitol Building is stormed by a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021
Daily News Lesson January 06 2023

Exploring the threats to democracy that remain two years after Jan. 6
Learn why democracy in the U.S. is still under threat years after the attack on the Capitol
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Daily News Lesson October 14 2022

Jan. 6 committee meets likely for the last time — and other news for October 14, 2022
Includes Student Guide to the Jan. 6 hearings
Voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary election
Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

A look at the political landscape two months before midterms — and other news for Sept. 7, 2022
Learn about the latest news and updates on the approaching midterms
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