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Well, this is quite upsetting to read. (lemmy.nz)
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More (not so) fun facts:

54% of American adults read below a 6th grade level.

21% read below a 5th grade level, which is considered functionally illiterate.

High immigration numbers don't fully explain it either, as first gen immigrants only make up about 1/3 of those with low literacy.

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[-] BigBrownDog@lemmy.world 22 points 4 months ago

Can't read the New York Times? Probably because it's behind a pay wall.

Have they tried to create a free account, or log in?

You can gain access to limited free articles, news alerts, select newsletters, podcasts and some daily games.

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