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"No More Excuses: Voting Rights Now" Rally Held In Front Of White House
Daily News Lesson October 25 2021

Voting protection bill blocked in Senate as several states restrict voting rights
Hear from one expert on why new federal voting legislation is needed to protect democracy in the U.S.
COVID-19 vaccinations in Philadelphia
Daily News Lesson October 25 2021

News Wrap: FDA on verge of approving vaccines for 5-11 year olds
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Daily News Lesson October 21 2021

How this young Afghan refugee uses poetry to ’empty’ her pain and feel hope
Hear from one young refugee on how poetry and art have helped her process trauma
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss reopening schools during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 20 2021

Congress considers funding for student mental health and more
Hear from the secretary of education and discuss what can be done in your school to address student mental health
FILE PHOTO: Powell accepts the President's Award at the 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson October 19 2021

Remembering the life and legacy of Colin Powell
Learn about the legacy of a man who served in the U.S. military and civilian government during crucial historic moments
Smoke from California wildfires fill skies in San Francisco
Daily News Lesson October 15 2021

How fires, dry conditions are drastically increasing air pollution across California
Hear from one local reporter about why air has never been as polluted in central California as it is right now
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Daily News Lesson October 12 2021

How Trump's disinformation campaign about 2020 presidential election spreads a dangerous message
Donald Trump in Iowa highlights grievances against Democrats with more lies about the 2020 election that he lost
FILE PHOTO: 2020 U.S. presidential election in Pennsylvania
Daily News Lesson October 08 2021

How false claims of election fraud are eroding American democracy
Hear from one law professor about the risk to our electoral system and how to ensure election security going forward
Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies during a hearing entitled 'Protecting Kids Online: Testimony from a Facebook Whistleblower' in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 06 2021

Facebook whistleblower asks Congress to regulate influence on users, including children
Discuss the call to regulate Facebook content and what some of the consequences of doing so could be
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Student Voices October 05 2021

Student Voice: Why schools should move toward climate action education

Hear from one student on why climate education is a lesson schools cannot afford to skip
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