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U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) walks through the U.S. Capitol in Washington
Daily Video December 17 2020

Classroom Resource: Congress closes in on a deal for an economic relief bill
Why is another relief bill so important, and why has it been so hard to pass?
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Lesson Plan December 15 2020

The vicious cycle of incarceration and homelessness
Explore the ways homelessness affects those released from prison, their families and communities.
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announces members of his administration in Wilmington, Delaware
Daily Video December 15 2020

Classroom resource: Electoral College confirms Joe Biden for president
What is Electoral College voting, and why does it happen?
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Lesson Plan December 14 2020

Obstacles facing those released from prison after felony convictions
In this NewsHour lesson plan, students will examine the challenges faced by those individuals formerly convicted of felonies in reintegrating into their communities.
Philippine court finds news site chief Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Daily News Lesson December 12 2020

Activity: Are press freedoms under threat?
Hear from a journalist convicted of "cyber libel" in the Philippines and research threats to press freedoms in the U.S.
FILE PHOTO: Pfizer vaccine photo illustration
Daily Video December 11 2020

News Roundup: FDA panel approves vaccine; Washington begins transition
How long do you think it will take for life to return to normal after a vaccine is distributed?
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Daily Video December 11 2020

Lesson plan: Bryan Stevenson on changing the criminal justice system on behalf of children
Meet Bryan Stevenson, who has used his legal career to fight for equality and mercy in the criminal justice system.
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Daily Video December 07 2020

How local journalism is vital to civic engagement
Discuss why local investigative news sources help communities stay informed.
Vials of AstraZeneca's COVISHIELD, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine are seen before they are packaged inside a lab at Serum Institute of India, in Pune
Daily Video December 06 2020

News Roundup: COVID-19 hits records but there is hope in sight
A vaccine for COVID-19 is close at hand, but it may be months before it helps slow case counts.
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden announces members of his economic policy team in Wilmington, Delaware
Daily Video December 04 2020

What does Kamala Harris as vice president mean to many?
Discuss why many are inspired by Harris's barrier breaking election to the vice presidency.
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