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U.S. Politics
How Americans Navigated the News in 2020: A Tumultuous Year in Review
journalism.org - Amy Mitchell
(Mark Makela/Getty Images) How we did this Americans are divided – that much is obvious after a contentious presidential election and transition, and …
Feb 22
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Social Studies
Massive investment in social studies and civics education proposed to address eroding trust in democratic institutions
The Washington Post - By Joe Heim
It has been a bad 12 months for the practice of civics in America. The U.S. Capitol attacked by thugs. An alleged plot to kidnap a state governor. Bogus claims of widespread election fraud. Violent protests...
1 day ago
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Race & Ethnicity
Making a More Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive New York Times
nytco.com
Yet this progress has been incomplete. People of color — and particularly women of color — remain notably underrepresented in leadership. And the …
6 days ago
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Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn, Awkwafina and More Celebrities Call for Action Amid Rise in Attacks Against Asian Americans
Variety - Antonio Ferme
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hate crimes against Asian Americans have been on the rise. According to the advocacy group Stop AAPI Hate, …
Feb 19
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Information Literacy
The Librarian War Against QAnon
The Atlantic - Barbara Fister
For too long now, shared reality has been fracturing before our eyes. Eli Pariser’s concept of the “filter bubble” is already a decade old. Yochai Benkler’s research on propaganda networks finds that roots...
Feb 18