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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Today's Alternate Article: LEGO Investing
Readability Score: 7.9 

9/14/2020: Thin blue line flag banned by Ohio school district - Amid A Deep Recession, Outdoor Equipment Is Flying Off The Shelves

Today's Article: Thin blue line flag banned by Ohio school district
From: Kansascity.com
Readability Score: 14.2

Should police solidarity be part of a football game, or is it a political position? Who decides?

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Today's Alternate Article: Amid A Deep Recession, Outdoor Equipment Is Flying Off The Shelves
Readability Score: 9.0 

4/28/2020: Police, health officials rebut Whitmer's claims about ambulance protest problems - Undefeated boxer Devin Haney denies being racist

Today's Article: Police, health officials rebut Whitmer's claims about ambulance protest problems
From: Detroit News
Readability Score: 12.3

Should public protests be allowed during a public health crisis? Can politicians stretch the truth if it helps the public good?

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Today's Alternate Article: Undefeated boxer Devin Haney denies being racist
Readability Score: 9.3

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1/30/2020: Obscure Election Offers Experiment in Online Voting - Competing With Color

Today's Article: Obscure Election Offers Experiment in Online Voting
From: Associated Press
Readability Score: 11.8

Many elections have very low voter turnout. One such election in Washington state is going to experiment with providing electronic access to all voters; officials hope that this will encourage more voters to participate. Good idea, or not?

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Today's Alternate Article: Competing With Color
Readability Score: 6.9

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11/22/2019: Fractured Into Factions? What The Founders Feared About Impeachment - Why Do We Love Some Animals But Eat Others?

Today's Article: Fractured Into Factions? What The Founders Feared About Impeachment

From: NPR

Readability Score: 12.4

What would the Founders say about impeachment in 2019? Is the country to partisan for good and proper use of government?

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Today's Alternate Article: Why Do We Love Some Animals But Eat Others?

Readability Score: 9.5

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11/18/2019: Instagram to Start Hiding Like Counts in the U.S. - How Schools Are Using The Trump Impeachment Inquiry As A Teachable Moment

Today's Article: Instagram to Start Hiding Like Counts in the U.S.
From: Variety
Readability Score: 11.1

Will hiding likes reduce social competition on social media?

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8/8/2019: Rep. Wilson to prosecute people for ‘making fun of members of Congress’ online - Desperate to get rid of homeless people, some are using prickly plants, fences, barriers

Today's Article: Rep. Wilson to prosecute people for ‘making fun of members of Congress’ online
From: The Blaze
Readability Score: 10.2

A member of Congress is upset that people are making fun of legislators. She wants to 'shut them down.' Does she have a valid concern? What are some possible problems with that goal?

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Today's Alternate Article: Desperate to get rid of homeless people, some are using prickly plants, fences, barriers
Readability Score: 9.4

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