Scholastic News, March 30, 2006 Edition

Will Kepler be successful in finding Earth-like planets with life on them? Why or why not?

Scholastic News, March 23, 2009 edition

1. Do you think space junk is a concern that our government should be focusing on right now? Why or why not?

2. How do you think the removal of troops from Iraq will affect the United States?

March 9th, 2009 Scholastic News

1. Why might it have taken so long for most women to start working outside the home?

2. Why do you think Ledbetter fought for the Fair Pay Act, even if she herself won't get any money because of it?

3. Why do you think a pay gap still exists between men and women? What can be done to completely close this gap?

Appoint or Elect?

The US Constitution allows Governors to appoint new US Senators when Senators who were elected leave. Some people say that's not democratic. They say voters should pick new Senators in special elections. Others say Governors should. They say special elections are too costly. What do you think? Should voters pick new senators?