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This daily news lesson is based on Judy Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series

Discuss why more Americans are anxious about the future of democracy and review ideas to make U.S. democracy stronger

Congress makes progress on spending deal to avert government shutdown

Learn about government shutdowns and discuss the best way to end or prevent them

Based on Judy's Woodruff's America at a Crossroads series

Hear from experts on why polarization and division might be increasing, and what most concerns them

Discuss the ways political divisions in the U.S. today are informed by a history of racism

Discuss recent attempts in Congress to pass a domestic terrorism bill, and why it failed

As a class, research what outlets cover your neighborhood, city or county