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U.S. President Trump departs for Pennsylvania

Politics Jul 23

GOP and Democratic strategists analyze renewed focus on Trump’s connection with Epstein

By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz

Politics Jun 30

House Republicans work to choose a new Speaker of the House
GOP Rep. Bacon of Nebraska cites dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection

Rep. Bacon recently indicated he was considering retiring, saying he wanted to spend more time with family. But when pressed, he acknowledged that divisions within his own party contributed to his decision.

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press

Nation Mar 19

The outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lansing
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Michigan community attempts to heal political divisions deepened by the pandemic

Five years after the pandemic, the impacts on our politics, public health and civic life continue to be felt across communities. Judy Woodruff spoke to community members in Southeastern Michigan to explore how divisions that emerged during the public health…

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson

Politics Dec 30

Democracy Bridging the Gap
Veterans caucus in Congress seeks to bridge political divide

In a deeply partisan Congress, one group of lawmakers with a shared background is working in a bipartisan way to try to pass important legislation.

By Gary Fields, Associated Press

Politics Nov 27

Democratic and Republican parties hold primary elections in Ohio
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Exploring how psychology can help bridge political divisions this Thanksgiving

Just a few weeks after a divisive presidential election, millions of Americans are preparing to sit down with their families for Thanksgiving. According to some experts, the keys to moving forward lie not in politics, but in psychology. Judy Woodruff…

By Judy Woodruff, Connor Seitchik

Nov 26

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Is the political climate influencing a spike in racist incidents?

By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas

After the election, there was a spike in incidents involving neo-Nazi marches and racist and hateful messages sent online, stoking fear for residents in several states across the country. Black, Latino and LGBTQ+ Americans in at least 25 states have…

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Oct 22

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How a Montana proposal to change its primary system could cut down on partisan divides

By Stan Parker, Montana PBS

This November, voters in Montana will be deciding on two ballot measures that would fundamentally change voting in the state if they pass. If they pass, the state would have non-partisan primaries and a majority-winner requirement for future general elections.

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Sep 22

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Judy Woodruff discusses takeaways from the Crossroads town hall in Wisconsin

By John Yang, Judy Woodruff

PBS News senior correspondent Judy Woodruff was in Milwaukee this past week for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads, where she met with more than 50 Wisconsin residents from across the political spectrum for a frank conversation about the…

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Jul 11

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Tennessee church thrives by leaning into hardline politics as attendance falls nationwide

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson

An evangelical church in Tennessee is seeing strong growth as it’s leaned into hardline politics. Judy Woodruff reports on religion in the U.S. and its connection to our political divide for her ongoing series, America at a Crossroads.

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Jun 26

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Christian communities face growing political divide as religious affiliation declines

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson

More than a quarter of Americans now claim no religious affiliation, a finding from the Pew Research Center. That makes the so-called “nones” the largest bloc of Americans. Judy Woodruff reports that for white Christians, the once-dominant group by far,…

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