10/8/2020: CA task force to consider reparations - Disneyland joins critics against reopening rules

Today's Article: CA task force to consider reparations
From: The Los Angeles Times
Readability Score: 14.5

Does America owe anything to the descendants of slaves? California has established a committee to explore the issue. This article examines some past reparations paid by the US government and some effects of racial discrimination. Consider the arguments for and against reparations; then follow up with a discussion of inflation (for those who think 'printing more money' will work) with izzit's Too Much Money.

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Today's Alternate Article: Disneyland joins critics against reopening rules
Readability Score: 10.0

Teach how the laws of the United States, including the Constitution and Supreme Court decisions, impacted Black history in our country by using our free online course, The U.S. Constitution & Black History. 

10/17/2019: Opinion: Syria withdrawal bravely puts America First, the establishment last - UAW strike estimated to hit 100,000 other workers laid off or losing pay

Today's Article: Opinion: Syria withdrawal bravely puts America First, the establishment last
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Readability Score: 11.2

Although today's article is an opinion piece, and helps students identify opinion in pieces, it examines several of the issues surrounding the recent decision to reduce troops in Syria. Use with izzit.org's PAX AMERICANA for a discussion of the pros and cons of serving as a global policeman.

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Today's Alternate Article: UAW strike estimated to hit 100,000 other workers laid off or losing pay
Readability Score: 9.1

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5/15/2019: Pompeo Attacks China and Warns Britain over Huawei Security Risks - The Washing Machine Trade War

Today's Article: Pompeo Attacks China and Warns Britain over Huawei Security Risks
From: The New York Times
Readability Score: 15.9

Britain and America's relationship is feeling some strain as British officials consider using a Chinese telecom, Huawei, in building a 5G network. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo recently expressed strong concerns about the risks of using them. Is this appropriate? Too suspicious? What's at stake? Evaluate the pros and cons in today's article.

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Today's Alternate Article: The Washing Machine Trade War
Readability Score: 7.0

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5/17/2016: Economists Disagree With Voters Who See U.S. Worse Off Today Than in 1960s - For Kids Whose Parents Battle Cancer, a Camp Where They Can Laugh Again

Today's Article: Economists Disagree With Voters Who See U.S. Worse Off Today Than in 1960s
From: Wall Street Journal
Readability Score: 9.6

When was America at its best?

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Today's Alternate Article: For Kids Whose Parents Battle Cancer, a Camp Where They Can Laugh Again
Readability Score: 8.3

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4/27/2016: 'Everyone Has the Right to Breathe': The Most- and Least-Polluted U.S. Cities - Bride Shaves Head on Wedding Day in Tribute to Terminally Ill Husband

Today's Article: 'Everyone Has the Right to Breathe': The Most- and Least-Polluted U.S. Cities (12.3)
From: Washington Post

Residents of just four American metropolitan areas have had regular access to healthy air in recent years.

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Today's Alternate Article: Bride Shaves Head on Wedding Day in Tribute to Terminally Ill Husband (6.9)

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4/21/2016: Saudis Warn of Economic Reprisals if Congress Passes 9/11 Bill - Parents Should Get Kids Out of Their Comfort Zones

Today's Article: Saudis Warn of Economic Reprisals if Congress Passes 9/11 Bill (11.0)
From: CNN

Saudi Arabia is warning it will sell off billions in American assets if the U.S. Congress passes a bipartisan bill that would allow victims of 9/11 and other terrorist attacks to sue foreign governments.

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Today's Alternate Article: Parents Should Get Kids Out of Their Comfort Zones (6.2)

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4/12/2016: New York City Fights Scavengers Over a Treasure: Trash - At Once-Stodgy VFW, a New Portrait of America's Changing Military

Today's Article: New York City Fights Scavengers Over a Treasure: Trash (11.0)
From: New York Times

The video begins with ominous notes from a piano and an image of crime scene tape.

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Today's Alternate Article: At Once-Stodgy VFW, a New Portrait of America's Changing Military (8.9)

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2/3/2016: Pursuing Critics, China Reaches Across Boarders - Growing Number Of Chinese Teens Are Coming To America For High School

Today's Article: Pursuing Critics, China Reaches Across Borders (11.4)
From: Washington Post
China’s campaign against dissent is going global.

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Today's Alternate Article: Growing Numbers Of Chinese Teens Are Coming To America For High School (7.7)

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What's Taxing About Taxes? and Where Did My Money Go?, are both a new release!!

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