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Learn more why Ellis describes slavery and the treatment of Native Americans as great contradictions in American history

Discuss how has the first president's vision for the country been shaped by the centuries, and what he might think of the state of Democracy in the U.S. today

Discuss some of the struggles for freedom and equality that are still ongoing in one of the cradles of American democracy

How has the first president's vision for the country been shaped by the centuries?

GOP lawmakers accused Smith of partisanship, but Smith said the law required him to act.

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation

Explore how Americans are trying to bridge the political divide

Learn about the locally-owned social network, Front Porch Forum

Discuss how online debate clips can fuel division and inhibit civil conversation

Learn about the challenges that "bridging groups" face as they grow across the U.S.