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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Today's Alternate Article: Parents mock people with disabilities in “New Teacher Challenge.”
Readability Score: 8.7

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4/18/2019: Poll: Most Americans satisfied with their personal lives - Majority of House Democrats Vote to Let 16-Year Olds Vote for President

Today's Article: Poll: Most Americans satisfied with their personal lives
From: UPI
Readability Score: 13.7

It's easy to be distressed when we watch the news. Most Americans, though, turn out to be pretty satisfied with their lives. Learn more about their feelings in today's article! What are the sources of our prosperity? Why are most people content in America?

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Today's Alternate Article: Majority of House Democrats Vote to Let 16-Year Olds Vote for President
Readability Score: 8.8

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3/6/2018: Opinion - Let Teenagers Vote - Georgia Republicans Vow to Kill Airline Tax-Cut Bill

Today's Article: Opinion - Let Teenagers Vote
From: Bloomberg
Readability Score: 10.7

Teenagers are involved in politics all the time from marches and protests to lobbying, but we don't let them vote in our elections. Should we? Read this opinion piece and discuss with your students the voting age and teenagers participation in the political process. Then have your students take our interactive google form survey and share their opinions.

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Today's Alternate Article: Georgia Republicans Vow to Kill Airline Tax-Cut Bill
Readability Score: 9.1

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