#AmericaAtACrossroads
Should centrists ever work with Germany’s far-right AfD? Wooldridge’s answer comes down to one principle. Full conversation with Larry Mantle here: buff.ly/3Zqwz1a

#AmericaAtACrossroads #AdrianWooldridge #Liberalism #AfD #Germany
September 26, 2026 at 5:53 AM
America’s economy is outpacing Europe’s. Its politics are another story. Wooldridge on polarization, gerrymandering and gerontocracy. Full conversation with Larry Mantle here: buff.ly/3Zqwz1a

#AmericaAtACrossroads #AdrianWooldridge #Liberalism #Polarization #Democracy
September 25, 2026 at 4:27 AM
Wooldridge calls America’s debt “disgraceful” and points to Denmark as a model for answering populist anxiety. Full conversation with Larry Mantle here: buff.ly/3Zqwz1a

#AmericaAtACrossroads #AdrianWooldridge #Liberalism #Populism #Denmark
September 24, 2026 at 2:20 AM
The U.S. was founded on liberal principles. Wooldridge traces how “liberal” went from an insult to a target — and who now calls themselves post-liberal. Full conversation with Larry Mantle here: buff.ly/3Zqwz1a

#AmericaAtACrossroads #AdrianWooldridge #Liberalism #JDVance #Constitution
September 24, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Every radical movement eventually becomes the establishment. Wooldridge on why the center needs new ideas and new faces to compete with populists left and right. Full conversation with Larry Mantle here: buff.ly/3Zqwz1a

#AmericaAtACrossroads #AdrianWooldridge #Liberalism #Democrats
September 23, 2026 at 4:53 AM
You can be a big-government liberal or a small-government liberal, says Adrian Wooldridge. But there’s one line no liberal can cross. Full conversation with Larry Mantle here: buff.ly/3Zqwz1a

#AmericaAtACrossroads #AdrianWooldridge #Liberalism #ChurchAndState
September 23, 2026 at 3:09 AM
What if the war over who belongs was really a war for the soul of the nation—and you’re already enlisted?

Please Restack 🚀

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#AmericaAtACrossroads #FightForBelonging
America at a Crossroads: Homelessness, Humanity, and the War Over Who Belongs
Record numbers, record pain—are we choosing compassion, or criminalizing crisis? As cities, courts, and Congress clash, what future will we build for the most vulnerable among us?
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October 9, 2025 at 6:11 PM
In a new installment of @pbsnews.org’s #AmericaAtACrossroads, KF Fanning Fellow Judy Woodruff examines the growing fight over how American history is interpreted ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.
Americans divided on nation's history as 250th anniversary nears
Deep divisions over how Americans remember their past are coming into sharper focus as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Judy Woodruff reports for her ser...
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March 25, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Ellis reflects on the nation’s founding promises and contradictions alongside KF Fanning Fellow Judy Woodruff for #AmericaAtACrossroads.

As America turns 250, Joseph Ellis examines the founders' promise and their failures
With a 250th birthday in sight, we wanted to ask Americans what it means to be an American and reflect on what the founders built, who they left out and what in that 250-year history has been left unr...
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March 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
From Bunker Hill to school desegregation, Boston’s story reflects the evolution of American democracy.

For @pbsnews.org’s #AmericaAtACrossroads, KF Fanning Fellow Judy Woodruff explores the city to uncover how the ongoing pursuit of equality continues to test the nation’s founding ideals.
Boston's role in America's founding and its struggle to meet its ideals
The New England Patriots’ Super Bowl defeat was a disappointment for fans, but the team's return to the national stage also served as a reminder of the role the Greater Boston Area played in the count...
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February 18, 2026 at 4:15 PM
In communities across the country, connection grows when people act with purpose, focus locally, and refuse to let extremes define us.

#AmericaAtACrossroads uncovers five ways to find common ground: https://to.pbs.org/3XcmwJ9
5 ways to find common ground during the holidays
If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Viral “gotcha” moments may rack up views, but they rarely build understanding. The latest #AmericaAtACrossroads segment explores how educators, students, and creators are reclaiming space for real dialogue by balancing free expression with responsibility.
The rise of viral debate videos and their impact on our ability to disagree
The assassination of Charlie Kirk brought renewed attention to the ways Americans debate and engage in political dialogue. Kirk was known for his back-and-forth conversations with students and moments...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Americans are tired of being divided. In her latest #AmericaAtACrossroads episode, KF Fanning Fellow Judy Woodruff shares stories of people who are rebuilding trust and proving that respect can still strengthen democracy.
3 ways Americans are trying to overcome polarization
Judy Woodruff takes a close look at different communities that are working to bridge today’s deep political divides.
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September 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Decades of violence between Catholics and Protestants left deep scars, but today victims and former fighters share how they are working side by side for peace in Judy Woodruff's latest report for #AmericaAtACrossroads: to.pbs.org/3URZYw4
What Americans can learn from Northern Ireland's history of political violence
The United States is a deeply divided country awash in weapons, leading many to worry about escalating political violence and even a broader sectarian conflict. Judy Woodruff traveled to Northern Irel...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Tim Shriver is on a mission to bring dignity back to our public conversations. The latest from #AmericaAtACrossroads covers The Dignity Index, which launched in 2022.
Activist and former educator works to restore dignity to political disagreements
As partisan battles play out in Washington, Judy Woodruff introduces us to someone working to bridge America's divides by placing dignity at the heart of conversations between everyday citizens. It’s ...
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May 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Here is my post on America's 250th anniversary, published to both my Substack and Daily Kos.

#America250 #AmericaAtACrossroads #USA250 #4thofJuly #IndependenceDay

To read the full post:
Substack: jgibsondem.substack.com/p/america-at...
Daily Kos: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
America at 250: The crossroads that face us as a nation
The USA's 250th birthday comes at a time where the nation is very divided politically.
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July 4, 2026 at 10:37 AM
NEW @pbsnews.org Classroom Daily News Lesson —

250 years after the Declaration of Independence, what does it mean to be an American? And how has George Washington's legacy lived on? #AmericaAtaCrossRoads #sschat #EDUSky

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George Washington's vision for American identity tested 250 years later
How have
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January 29, 2026 at 10:38 PM
NEWS! PBS @pbsnews.org NewsHour Classroom Daily News Lesson:

How peace has held since the Troubles and what the U.S. can learn

#AmericaAtACrossroads w/ Judy Woodruff #sschat #whapchat #EduSky https://loom.ly/2DhjpHk
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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September 28, 2025 at 12:23 PM