Classroom

Hear from two governors who are working on plans to reduce political polarization in the U.S.

Examine Americans intense dissatisfaction with government in this America at a Crossroads piece

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

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