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Well, this is quite upsetting to read. (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago by to c/justpost@lemmy.world
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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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[โ€“] 32 points 6 months ago (4 children)

This is why Trump resonates with so much of the country. They can understand him.

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  • [โ€“] 4 points 6 months ago* (1 child)

    he also legitimizes their problems that the liberal elites ignore.

    the liberal elite basically think everyone should go to college or get fucked. and most of the country... doesn't go to college and is getting fucked.

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