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Signage is seen outside of the American Bar Association (ABA) in Washington, D.C.
Daily News Lesson August 14 2024

Bipartisan task force defends America’s democracy

Find out why one group is urging attorneys to step up and volunteer to protect elections
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds rally with vice president pick, in Philadelphia
Daily News Lesson August 07 2024

Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

Learn about Walz's record as a politician
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event in West Allis, Wisconsin
Daily News Lesson July 24 2024

Democrats endorse Kamala Harris for presidential run

Learn how Kamala Harris has solidified Democratic support
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) trial in connection with an alleged corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen, in New York City
Daily News Lesson July 18 2024

New Jersey Sen. Menendez convicted of corruption charges

Democratic leaders call for his resignation
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Daily News Lesson July 17 2024

America at a Crossroads: Connections between religion and politics in America

Learn about one pastor's opinions on religion and politics
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Daily News Lesson July 12 2024

Project 2025: What is it and who is involved?

Discuss Trump’s links to its authors
Former U.S. President Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records
Daily News Lesson May 30 2024

Trump convicted on all 34 counts in New York trial

Discuss the details of the first felony conviction of a former U.S. president in U.S. history
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Student Voices May 30 2024

Student Movie Recommendation: 'Bridge of Spies' finds a connection between the two sides of the Cold War

Hear from one high school student about why a movie set in during the Cold War is relevant today
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Daily News Lesson May 13 2024

Why "photographic justice" mattered to Asian American photographer Corky Lee

Celebrate May's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain meets with striking UAW members from the General Motors Lansing Delta Plant, as they picket in Delta Township
Lesson Plan September 06 2023

6 facts about labor union history in the U.S.

Labor history is a key aspect of U.S. history — learn more about it here!
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