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FILE PHOTO: Congressional delegation to Amazon plant
Daily News Lesson April 13 2021

Role of unions and why Amazon workers lost the vote to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board finished counting ballots last week and found Amazon union organizers in Alabama did not have nearly enough votes.
The European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre (EOWDC) is seen off Aberdeen, Scotland
Daily News Lesson March 30 2021

Will offshore wind energy drive renewable energy push?
Discuss promise and obstacles with renewable energy sources
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Lesson Plan January 10 2021

Insurrections in American History: 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries

To discuss after the mob violence at the Capitol on January 6th: How are race and class connected to insurrections in the history of our country?
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Daily Video January 07 2021

COVID, rural communities and the economy -- and other news
DOWNLOAD VIDEO Directions : Read the news summary, watch the video and answer the discussi…
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell  speaks in Washington
Daily Video November 18 2020

How a new COVID-19 spike might affect the economy
What are the warning signs of economic downturn, and what can be done about it?
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Daily Video November 12 2020

How musical traditions are passed on to new generations
Explore how one young blues artist took up the tradition, and how the music industry is changing
A sign marks a rendezvous location for Lyft and Uber users at San Diego State University in San Diego
Daily Video October 05 2020

How state ballot initiatives play a key role in elections

How might a ballot initiative in California determine the future of the 'gig economy'?
U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden participate in their first 2020 presidential campaign debate in Cleveland
Daily Video October 02 2020

News Roundup: President Trump contracts COVID-19 days after first debate
The president tests positive for COVID-19, days after the first presidential debate.
FILE PHOTO: American Airlines planes are parked at the gate during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Washington
Daily Video September 29 2020

Why are airlines asking Congress for more relief money?
The airlines are just one major industry asking for additional federal relief during the continuing epidemic
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Daily Video August 10 2020

Explainer: Trump's executive orders and the limits of presidential power
In this lesson, explore the long-standing constitutional controversies around the power of executive orders.
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