Explains a lot about US politics as well doesn’t it?
The electoral system was designed for rich white landowners. They were expected to be educated and active in politics as part of their place. The system as designed, expects an educated electorate. As voting rights have been extended, the underlying system is still based on that fundamental assumption that no longer applies.
Third grade reading assignment ass headline
Headlines, actually most news articles, are intentionally aimed at a 5th grade reading level.
It’s because 54% of adults in the USA read below a 6th grade level.
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Explains a lot about US politics as well doesn’t it?
The electoral system was designed for rich white landowners. They were expected to be educated and active in politics as part of their place. The system as designed, expects an educated electorate. As voting rights have been extended, the underlying system is still based on that fundamental assumption that no longer applies.
let alone thier writing skills, and math skill is even lower than thier reading skills.