9/25/2020: Airbus unveils concepts for hydrogen-powered plane - Mocking Display of Mail-In Ballots Labeled Crime

Today's Article: Airbus unveils concepts for hydrogen-powered plane
From: Fox News
Readability Score: 12.8

Airbus looking to soar over competition with environmentally friendly designs

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Readability Score: 9.4 

9/24/2020: Major American city may soon allow 16-year-olds to vote - Parents mock people with disabilities in “New Teacher Challenge.”

Today's Article: Major American city may soon allow 16-year-olds to vote
From: NBC News
Readability Score: 11.8

San Francisco voters will decide this fall if the voting age for local elections should be reduced to 16. Advocates say it will increase engagement and begin developing democratic habits. Opponents argue that teens aren't mature or wise enough to make good decisions. What do your students think? Read and discuss the civic responsibility of voting.

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Readability Score: 8.7

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8/6/2020: Supreme Court temporarily blocks felons from voting in Florida - FOX will add computer generated 'fans' for baseball broadcasts

Today's Article: Supreme Court temporarily blocks felons from voting in Florida
From: USA TODAY
Readability Score: 11.1

In this presidential election year, Floridians are debating whether felons who have completed their prison terms but have not paid assigned fees or fines should be allowed to vote. Today's article provides a launching pad for discussion of voter rights and privileges. Extend the lesson with izzit's Becoming Equal Under the Law.

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Readability Score: 9.6

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5/11/2020: Kentucky lawmakers strike down veto, pass voter ID law - Dallas salon owner who reopened despite coronavirus restrictions gets 7 days in jail

Today's Article: Kentucky lawmakers strike down veto, pass voter ID law
From: MSN.com
Readability Score: 10.6

With rights comes responsibilities. Is requiring ID to vote one of those responsibilities, or is it a form of voter suppression, disproportionately affecting communities of color?

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Readability Score: 8.9

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4/16/2020: ACLU sues over postage requirement for absentee voting in Georgia - Will states need to hold kids back, institute summer school?

Today's Article: ACLU sues over postage requirement for absentee voting in Georgia
From: The Gainesville Times
Readability Score: 12.9

Like other states, Georgia delayed its March primary. The Secretary of State mailed absentee ballots to all eligible voters in case they are concerned about the virus in May. Now the ACLU suggests that this is a poll tax and therefore unconstitutional. Are they right? What should Georgia do?

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Readability Score: 9.1

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