“… About 130 million adults in the U.S. have low literacy skills according to a Gallup analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education. This means more than half of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 (54%) read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.
Literacy is broadly defined as the ability to read and write, but it more accurately encompasses the comprehension, evaluation and utilization of information, which is why people describe many different types of literacy, such as health, financial, legal, etc. Low literacy skills can profoundly affect the day-to-day success of adults in the real world.
I would also suggest that it impairs the ability of a great deal of people to understand the political process, how the government works and the ability to think in a multifaceted manner. As such, we have far too many binary thinkers when it comes to complex issues.
Don’t believe me? Polling from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation revealed an alarming perspective into America’s civic literacy. Only one in three Americans can pass the citizenship test given to those trying to become citizens of the U.S., which requires a sixty to pass.
Some stats, roughly 50% of Americans cannot read and comprehend above an eighth grade level. 21% of Americans 18 and older are illiterate in 2022.54% of adults have a literacy below sixth-grade level.
This really does leave a good swath of people in our country that are ill-equipped to consider the complex issues before them. What impact do you think that that has on government? Politicians and media are certainly well aware and have always been of these statistics. How do you think that their actions, rhetoric are shaped by them?
What do we do when we have political actors and media peddling garbage as fact to a public that is ill prepared to know the difference? …"
It is difficult to learn to read. I was a reading specialist for 25 years and at 5 or 6 years old, many kids have not developed the intellectual ability to do it. Those same kids, given developmentally appropriate instruction at a later age learn to read the words on the page. This means that pretty close to 100% of kids (exceptions for seriously disabled) can learn to read.
BUT, that’s it you call reading just being able to call the words. Comprehension is a whole ‘nother ballgame. Roughly a third of the kids, when I taught remedial high school reading could read the words, but had issues with such things as cause and effect, recognizing propaganda, and generally being able to understand what those words meant. And, instruction didn’t seem to get the job done for a lot of them. Their brains just didn’t seem to have the ability to get it. I figure they grew up to be MAGAts.
LOL kick kick kick. And you can bet your life that, if mtg had a medical emergency, Fauci would jump in and do everything in his power to safe her life and provide comfort, because Fauci is far superior to any level of being human that she will ever reach.
think it through 22 days ago
That would be karma in action.
cracker65 22 days ago
That would be something to see.
robcarroll1213 22 days ago
Quick! Place a couple pillows over her face and apply pressure!
purepaul 22 days ago
Sure is a rich Friday for cartoon follies. Excellent!
eclairewl Premium Member 22 days ago
Best Deering cartoon ever.
GOGOPOWERANGERS 22 days ago
Hippocratic oath
Whats that?
suzalee 22 days ago
She does anything for attention—best to just tune her out
The Nodding Head 22 days ago
Quick, Henry, the Flit!
bueller 22 days ago
If only he were an exorcist.
James Deveney Premium Member 22 days ago
The question is – Will her constituents vote her out of office; at this point I don’t know if there has been any change in their attitude.
mac04416 22 days ago
Having a medical degree does not make one a Physician. Case in point: Josef Mengele
superposition 22 days ago
“… About 130 million adults in the U.S. have low literacy skills according to a Gallup analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education. This means more than half of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 (54%) read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.
Literacy is broadly defined as the ability to read and write, but it more accurately encompasses the comprehension, evaluation and utilization of information, which is why people describe many different types of literacy, such as health, financial, legal, etc. Low literacy skills can profoundly affect the day-to-day success of adults in the real world.
I would also suggest that it impairs the ability of a great deal of people to understand the political process, how the government works and the ability to think in a multifaceted manner. As such, we have far too many binary thinkers when it comes to complex issues.
Don’t believe me? Polling from the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation revealed an alarming perspective into America’s civic literacy. Only one in three Americans can pass the citizenship test given to those trying to become citizens of the U.S., which requires a sixty to pass.
Some stats, roughly 50% of Americans cannot read and comprehend above an eighth grade level. 21% of Americans 18 and older are illiterate in 2022.54% of adults have a literacy below sixth-grade level.
This really does leave a good swath of people in our country that are ill-equipped to consider the complex issues before them. What impact do you think that that has on government? Politicians and media are certainly well aware and have always been of these statistics. How do you think that their actions, rhetoric are shaped by them?
What do we do when we have political actors and media peddling garbage as fact to a public that is ill prepared to know the difference? …"
— hubpages .com/politics/forum/359618/the-political-ramifications-of-illiteracy-in-the-united-states
preacherman Premium Member 22 days ago
Dr. Fauci knows there’s nothing he can do for Marjorie as she’s probably just doing another of her acts to get noticed.
ShadowMaster 22 days ago
If only she were anything resembling a human
leonardonyc 22 days ago
Josef mengele was a doctor too, I guess y’all would have follow all his advice and castigate anyone that dare to question him.
1BlackLivesMatter Premium Member 22 days ago
Anthony “Dr. Death” Fauci.
Radish the wordsmith 22 days ago
MTG is mentally incapacitated, that’s why she’s a republican leader.
piper_gilbert 22 days ago
She needs a veterinarian.
Diane Lee Premium Member 22 days ago
It is difficult to learn to read. I was a reading specialist for 25 years and at 5 or 6 years old, many kids have not developed the intellectual ability to do it. Those same kids, given developmentally appropriate instruction at a later age learn to read the words on the page. This means that pretty close to 100% of kids (exceptions for seriously disabled) can learn to read.
BUT, that’s it you call reading just being able to call the words. Comprehension is a whole ‘nother ballgame. Roughly a third of the kids, when I taught remedial high school reading could read the words, but had issues with such things as cause and effect, recognizing propaganda, and generally being able to understand what those words meant. And, instruction didn’t seem to get the job done for a lot of them. Their brains just didn’t seem to have the ability to get it. I figure they grew up to be MAGAts.IndyW 22 days ago
Maybe she’s in heat.
GiantShetlandPony 22 days ago
LOL, perfect.
truthsocialol 22 days ago
This is a very funny cartoon
truthsocialol 22 days ago
LOL kick kick kick. And you can bet your life that, if mtg had a medical emergency, Fauci would jump in and do everything in his power to safe her life and provide comfort, because Fauci is far superior to any level of being human that she will ever reach.
fritzoid Premium Member 22 days ago
“Anthoy”?
willie_mctell 22 days ago
Applause and cheers erupt from the floor.
dogday Premium Member 22 days ago
Having a fit!? HOW COULD ANYBODY TELL??
FreyjaRN Premium Member 21 days ago
Now, “do something” ends up being recorded and put online.