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A demonstrator holds a sign aloft as the affirmative action in university admissions case was being heard at the Supreme Court in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 31 2022

What’s at stake in the Supreme Court affirmative action cases
Understand how cases before the Supreme Court this week might determine the future of affirmative action in higher education
Primary elections in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Daily News Lesson October 31 2022

North Carolina’s Senate race focuses on abortion, economy as top issues
Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from this October 30, 2022
Almost one month later, Floridians continue to deal with Ian aftermath, in Fort Myers Beach
Daily News Lesson October 28 2022

Federal support nears $1.3 billion after Hurricane Ian — how should communities rebuild during a climate crisis?
Hear from Florida residents who must decide how — and if — to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Ian
Early voting begins, in Las Cruces
Daily News Lesson October 27 2022

Risks of political violence and voter intimidation loom over midterms
Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from this October 28, 2022
Early voting begins, in Las Cruces
Daily News Lesson October 26 2022

Threat of political instability rises as candidates indicate they won't concede defeat
Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from this October 27, 2022
Residents drop off mail-in ballots in Bucks County
Daily News Lesson October 26 2022

The role mail-in voting could play in the midterms
Learn why vote by mail will likely influence perceptions of the coming election
Haiti Gang Leader Explainer
Daily News Lesson October 25 2022

Haiti asks for international support as criminal gangs grow
Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from this October 26, 2022
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Daily News Lesson October 25 2022

What political experts are noticing two weeks before election day
Learn what issues are driving political trends two weeks before midterms
Rishi Sunak in London
Daily News Lesson October 24 2022

Rishi Sunak selected as United Kingdom’s third prime minister this year
Lesson includes ADDITIONAL NEWS STORIES for students to choose from this October 25, 2022
Opening ceremony of Chinese Communist Party Congress
Daily News Lesson October 17 2022

Chinese President Xi tightens grip on authority
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