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Daily News Lesson September 13 2024

America at a Crossroads: Social media’s role in fueling extremism and misinformation

Discuss changes in media platforms can affect the ways people process news
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Daily News Lesson August 14 2023

America at a Crossroads: How the loss of local newspapers fueled political divisions

Learn about the ways changes in local media might fuel political division
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Daily News Lesson December 19 2023

America at a Crossroads: Political experts examine America’s divisions heading into 2024 election

Hear from experts on why polarization and division might be increasing, and what most concerns them
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Daily News Lesson September 25 2025

America at a Crossroads: How peace has held since the Troubles and what the U.S. can learn

Explore civil dialogue as a tool for bridging divides
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Daily News Lesson March 27 2025

America at a Crossroads: How San Bernardino is fighting for a comeback after decades of decline

Hear from community members who are working together to inspire change
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Daily News Lesson August 07 2025

America at a Crossroads: How a Kentucky community is using AI to help people find common ground

Learn more about how a community in Kentucky is using AI to boost civic engagement and enhance local collaboration
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Daily News Lesson June 12 2025

America at a Crossroads: A look inside community groups working to build trust to bridge divides

Learn how projects like Journeymen and Weave are helping bring community members back together
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Daily News Lesson May 12 2025

America at a Crossroads: How a social network is bringing communities together in divisive times

Learn about the locally-owned social network, Front Porch Forum
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Daily News Lesson February 10 2024

How to revitalize American democracy

Examine Americans intense dissatisfaction with government in this America at a Crossroads piece
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Daily News Lesson November 02 2023

America at a Crossroads: College campuses become focus of debate over what constitutes free speech
SummarySince the attack by Hamas and Israel’s ongoing response, there have been bitter debates on m…
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