World Aug 27 What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland’s history of political violence The United States is a deeply divided country awash in weapons, leading many to worry about escalating political violence and even a broader sectarian conflict. Judy Woodruff traveled to Northern Ireland, a place steeped in both political violence and the…
Politics Aug 18 How D.C. residents feel about crime and the federal takeover of their city Residents of Washington, D.C., are still adapting to life under federal control after President Trump seized authority over the city’s police force and deployed the National Guard. Nearly 400 people have been arrested and hundreds more troops from West Virginia,…
Nation Aug 06 How a Kentucky community is using AI to help people find common ground The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked concerns across various sectors, including employment, education and national security. But one Kentucky county is taking a different approach, using the technology to boost something far more human: civic engagement. Judy Woodruff reports…
Nation Jul 09 Program helps bridge political divides by connecting people through personal stories As the political parties square off over numerous issues, many Americans are seeking ways to overcome division and distrust within their communities to address the issues that matter most to them. A program in Rhode Island is trying to rebuild…
Politics Jun 27 University of Virginia’s president resigns under pressure from Justice Department James Ryan, the University of Virginia’s president, is resigning after a pressure campaign by the Trump administration and amid a Justice Department investigation into UVA’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It marks what appears to be the first time the…
Nation May 21 Activist and former educator works to restore dignity to political disagreements As partisan battles play out in Washington, Judy Woodruff introduces us to someone working to bridge America's divides by placing dignity at the heart of conversations between everyday citizens. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
Nation May 07 How a social network is bringing people together in increasingly divisive times Large social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok have billions of users across the globe. The decisions they make about privacy, content moderation and misinformation can impact people’s social lives and mental health. A different kind of social…
Politics May 01 ‘The Project’ explores Project 2025’s origins and goals to reshape American culture Many of the policies enacted by the Trump administration with lightning speed in these first 100 days were initially laid out two years ago in the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. David Graham’s new book “The Project” details its origins and…
Nation Apr 16 What research reveals about the rise in autism diagnoses and why vaccines aren’t the cause Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged to find out what's driving the country's rise in autism spectrum disorder after a new CDC report said that rate had continued to climb. There are reports that the CDC plans to study…
Nation Apr 16 ‘Good science takes time’: Researcher skeptical autism cause will be found by September In a news conference on the rise in autism spectrum disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made no mention of vaccines and instead emphasized the government’s plans to study potential environmental factors. To help put Kennedy's pledge in context,…