10/30/2020: Senate confirms Supreme Court nominee a week ahead of Election Day - Rapper Ice Cube clarifies why he's working with Trump

Today's Article: Senate confirms Supreme Court nominee a week ahead of Election Day
From: CNN
Readability Score: 14.5

Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barret 52 - 48. Will this impact the election?

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Readability Score: 8.4 

10/7/2020: Biden Gets Nobel Peace Prize Nomination - LEGO Investing

Today's Article: Biden Gets Nobel Peace Prize Nomination
From: People Magazine
Readability Score: 13.2

President Trump was proud to share his nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year (he actually has two nominations now). Recently a member of the British Parliament nominated Joe Biden for his "strength in political debate and argument." Discuss the prize and the politics in today's article. Then follow up with Pax Americana to consider what America's role in world affairs should be.

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Readability Score: 7.9 

9/16/2020: Trump eyes aquaculture boom, environmentalists dig in - The Downside of Made in America

Today's Article: Trump eyes aquaculture boom, environmentalists dig in
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 13.8

As fish populations decline and the world population continues to grow, some are looking to aquaculture to help feed the world. A recent executive order directs regional fishery management councils to recommend actions that might streamline the use of deep-sea fish farms. Who wins, and who loses, if such fish farms grow? Discuss the ocean's ecosystem and/or international trade issues; then learn more with Sustainable Oceans & Seas.

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Today's Alternate Article: The Downside of Made in America
Readability Score: 8.8 

9/15/2020: Trump bans 'anti-American' diversity training - Will bacterial ‘wires’ one day power your phone?

Today's Article: Trump bans 'anti-American' diversity training
From: BBC.com
Readability Score: 14.2

Should adults receive racial training?

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Today's Alternate Article: Will bacterial ‘wires’ one day power your phone?
Readability Score: 7.8 

6/9/2020: Trump considering a move to invoke Insurrection Act - Skeletons hint that ancient societies had women warriors

Today's Article: Trump considering a move to invoke Insurrection Act
From: NBC news
Readability Score: 11.6

How can riots and looting be stopped? Who should decide: local law enforcement? Governors and the National Guard, or the Federal government?

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Readability Score: 7.8

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4/8/2020: Trump weakens fuel economy standards, rolling back key U.S. effort against climate change - Olympics Cancellation

Today's Article: Trump weakens fuel economy standards, rolling back key U.S. effort against climate change
From: The Los Angeles Times
Readability Score: 14.1

President Trump's EPA has relaxed some tough auto emission standards from the Obama administration. Instead of hitting 5% efficiency improvement each year, automakers will now be given a more modest goal of 1.5% annually. Is this a good or bad decision? Who gains, and who loses? Today's article will provide arguments for both; it is also useful as an analysis of objectivity in reporting.

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Readability Score: 8.1

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2/6/2020: Maine lawmakers take up bill to ban ‘deepfake’ political ads - Trump zeroes in on his next trade target: Europe

Today's Article: Maine lawmakers take up bill to ban ‘deepfake’ political ads
From: The Maine Press-Herald
Readability Score: 12.9

A new technology that enables users to produce sophisticated fake videos or audios threatens to roil political campaigns. A legislator in Maine wants to prohibit its use in election seasons. Some see it as a protection of truth, while others fear an assault on free speech. What do you think?

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Readability Score: 9.9

It's Black History month! How have the laws of the United States, starting with the Constitution itself, impacted black American history? Explore the important Supreme Court cases and amendments as well that have moved the U.S. closer to the ideal that all people are equal under the law.

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