Nation Dec 24 Why local communities may hold the answers to national political divisions For her series, America at a Crossroads, Judy Woodruff has been traveling the country and talking with grassroots groups that are working on solutions to our nation's deep divides. For her last piece of the year, she reports from New…
Nation Dec 22 Why finding childcare for kids with disabilities is so difficult in the U.S. More than a quarter of all parents of children with disabilities say they struggle to find appropriate childcare for their kids. And even for those who do, many say their kids routinely encounter discrimination, like being excluded from field trips…
Nation Dec 10 Reconnecting with people in the U.S. to see how political divisions are affecting them During the past three years, Judy Woodruff has spoken with people across the country whose stories have helped us understand this moment in America. Now, she checks back in with some of them as part of her series, "America at…
Nation Nov 26 In Ohio, a bipartisan community group seeks common ground on immigration reform Immigration has been at the forefront of the national debate for years, but a legislative solution remains elusive. Judy Woodruff met a group of citizens trying to push for bipartisan immigration reform, even in this polarized age. It's part of…
Politics Nov 24 5 ways to find common ground during the holidays If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
Nation Nov 05 In Kentucky's coal country, a community is working to heal political divisions For decades, coal was more than an industry in Pike County, Kentucky. It was a way of life, powering homes, paychecks, and a deep sense of identity. But as the economy shifts, residents there are also grappling with growing political…
Nation Oct 22 The rise of viral debate videos and their impact on our ability to disagree The assassination of Charlie Kirk brought renewed attention to the ways Americans debate and engage in political dialogue. Kirk was known for his back-and-forth conversations with students and moments that often went viral. Judy Woodruff reports on the spectacle that…
Nation Oct 08 Wisconsin group defies trend by drawing more conservatives into bridge-building efforts As toxic polarization deepens, nonpartisan efforts to bridge divides have sprung up across the country, though they often attract more liberal-leaning participants. Judy Woodruff visited Walworth County, Wisconsin, to learn how one group has successfully engaged more conservatives. It’s part…
World Sep 24 How peace has held since the Troubles and what the U.S. can learn In a recent report, Judy Woodruff explored the history of violence in Northern Ireland as a warning to our own country about how quickly identity-based conflicts can spiral out of control. She now reports from Belfast on efforts to bridge…
Nation Sep 10 How the Curry and King families are working to unite communities through service Even as racial and economic disparities persist and the Trump administration purges DEI policies in government and at universities, a new partnership aimed at healing racial divides is trying to bring communities across the country together through service. Judy Woodruff…