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Lesson Plan August 28 2020

Lesson plan: Build your own knowledge of the suffrage movement

Learn some of the often overlooked stories of the suffrage movement

Daily Video August 28 2020

The Republican National Convention ends at the White House

Explore the pitch Trump and Republican allies made to voters on the last night of the Republican National Convention.

U.S. President Donald Trump makes an appearance at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte

Daily Video August 25 2020

Republican National Convention begins with Trump speech

Explore the focus of the first night of the Republican National Convention.

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden holds campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware

Daily Video August 21 2020

The Democratic National Convention wraps up with Biden acceptance speech

Watch Joe Biden's nomination acceptance speech in full and discuss the speech's appeal to voters.

Daily Video August 19 2020

Explainer: Why did AOC nominate Bernie Sanders at the DNC?

Explore the role of delegates in presidential nominating conventions.

Former first lady Michelle Obama addresses the all virtual 2020 Democratic Convention hosted from Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Daily Video August 18 2020

Michelle Obama caps off first night of Democratic National Convention

Examine the way one candidate is promoted by a leading surrogate and explore the presidential nomination process.

Daily Video August 17 2020

At the centennial of the 19th Amendment, what does gender inequality look like?

A hundred years after women won the right to vote in every state, what is the pandemic doing to erase gains toward equality?

Post August 17 2020

Take the Political Party Quiz to find out where you fit!

Ever wondered where you fit on the political spectrum? Take this quiz to find out!

FILE PHOTO: Former Vice President Biden and Senator Harris shake hands before the start of the second night of the second U.S. 2020 presidential Democratic candidates debate in Detroit

Daily Video August 12 2020

Joe Biden chooses Kamala Harris as running mate

Presidential candidate Joe Biden has chosen California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate.

Lesson Plan July 29 2020

Lesson plan: Civic engagement and how students can get involved

Why does civic engagement matter? How can your students get involved? In this PBS NewsHour lesson plan, students will research different forms of civic participation and the tools which allow individuals to engage in the political process.

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