Showing posts with label Pandemic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pandemic. 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

Monday, November 9, 2020

11/9/2020: Burger King wants customers to order from McDonald's - GM Reintroduces Hummer As Fully Electric Truck

 

Today's Article: Burger King wants customers to order from McDonald's
From: ABC news
Readability Score: 11.1

Supporting the competition: empathy in a pandemic or clever marketing?

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

Today's Alternate Article: GM Reintroduces Hummer As Fully Electric Truck
Readability Score: 9.3

Friday, November 6, 2020

11/6/2020: NY hunting licenses surge as COVID-19 pandemic has people seeking 'more ways to enjoy the outdoors' - Texas 14-year-old wins $25K for developing potential COVID-19 treatment

 

Today's Article: NY hunting licenses surge as COVID-19 pandemic has people seeking 'more ways to enjoy the outdoors': official
From: Fox News
Readability Score: 12.9

COVID-19 Pandemic drives New Yorkers to the great outdoors...with guns!

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

Today's Alternate Article: Texas 14-year-old wins $25K for developing potential COVID-19 treatment
Readability Score: 8.3