Critical Thinking and Reading

Critical Thinking and Reading

Please find a recent newspaper (for ex. New York Times) editorial on a social/political issue, annotate the editorial, do the attached worksheet. The attached document has three steps. The only steps that need to be done are one and two

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Critical Thinking and Reading

The article that I identified is one that was published on the New York Times. The general issue that is addressed by the author is gun control in the United States. The specific focus of the article is to assess whether gun laws stand a chance if they were to be implemented by the federal and state governments. The law change has been called for by many policymakers and leaders across the country due to increased cases of mass shooting by firearm holders within the society.

The issue is relevant since increased mass shootings endanger the lives of Americans.

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