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Daily News Lesson August 14 2023

How the loss of local newspapers fueled political divisions

Learn about the ways changes in local media might fuel political division
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Powell attends a press conference, in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 31 2023

How the Federal Reserve uses higher interest rates to fight inflation
Lesson examines the meaning of interest rates and why the Fed is raising them
Turning Point Action Conference in Florida
Daily News Lesson July 31 2023

Breaking down new charges against Trump in classified documents case
Three new felony charges added by special counsel
Supporters of those arrested in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol protest between the U.S. Supreme Court and the Capitol in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 13 2023

How the American Revolution has become part of the current political divide
And the role of historians in helping more Americans understand history
Aftermath of an Israeli military operation, in Jenin
Daily News Lesson July 10 2023

Palestinians struggle to recover from what UN deems "excessive use of force" by Israel
The destruction after the fighting is massive, and the anger boiling
U.S. Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in university admissions
Daily News Lesson June 30 2023

Supreme Court strikes affirmative action + Newswrap 6/30/23 + Student video
Discuss the U.S. Supreme Court ruling against long-standing race-conscious college admissions programs
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Daily News Lesson June 28 2023

First cash reparations in the US
Discuss the experience of Evanston, Illinois, since the town passed the first reparations law in American history
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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.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump departs Trump Tower for a deposition two days after FBI agents raided his Mar-a-Lago Palm Beach home
Lesson Plan June 26 2023

5 things to know about Trump's charges

Learn about the charges former president Donald Trump has against him
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Daily News Lesson June 19 2023

Brooks and Capehart on the growing presidential field + Newswrap 6/19/23 + Student video
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics
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