Showing posts with label Mayor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mayor. Show all posts

Thursday, November 12, 2020

11/12/2020: Seattle Landlords Sue Mayor, Governor to End Eviction Moratorium - NC Governor signs executive order preventing evictions for those unable to pay rent

 

Today's Article: Seattle Landlords Sue Mayor, Governor to End Eviction Moratorium
From: The Epoch Times
Readability Score: 13.2

Today’s two brief articles examine two different approaches to an issue — the suspension of evictions during the pandemic. We encourage you to have your students read both articles to consider multiple perspectives before discussing the topic. Then have them study more about private property rights and limits with Unintended Consequences: Eminent Domain!

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https://www.izzit.org/events/index.php

Today's Alternate Article: NC Governor signs executive order preventing evictions for those unable to pay rent
Readability Score: 10.6

Thursday, February 2, 2017

2/2/2017: Retailers Blame Soda Tax; Mayor Kenney Responds With Harsh Words - 98-Year-Old Poster Child for Yoga and Wellness

Today's Article: Retailers Blame Soda Tax; Mayor Kenney Responds With Harsh Words
From: CBS News Local
Readability Score: 11.2


Philadelphia shoppers have been finding steep surcharges on grocery bills since the sweetened beverage tax kicked in...

Click here to view the entire article and classroom discussion questions:
http://www.izzit.org/events/index.php


Today's Alternate Article: 98-Year-Old Poster Child for Yoga and Wellness
Readability Score: 9.3