America at a Crossroads

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 series, America at a Crossroads.

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson, Lorna Baldwin, Sarah Clune Hartman, Layla Quran

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 unresolved. Judy…

By Judy Woodruff, Sarah Clune Hartman

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 country’s founding. Judy Woodruff explores…

By Judy Woodruff, Frank Carlson

As the country observes the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Judy Woodruff is starting a new chapter of America at a Crossroads. She’ll explore what it means to be an American, how that idea has evolved since the…

By Judy Woodruff, Sam Weber, Sarah Clune Hartman

For her series, America at a Crossroads, Judy Woodruff has been traveling the country and talking with grassroots groups that are working on solutions to our nation's deep divides. For her last piece of the year, she reports from New…

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During the past three years, Judy Woodruff has spoken with people across the country whose stories have helped us understand this moment in America. Now, she checks back in with some of them as part of her series, "America at…

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Immigration has been at the forefront of the national debate for years, but a legislative solution remains elusive. Judy Woodruff met a group of citizens trying to push for bipartisan immigration reform, even in this polarized age. It's part of…

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If a tough conversation emerges before dinner is even served, perhaps these are lessons you’ll want to try yourself.

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For decades, coal was more than an industry in Pike County, Kentucky. It was a way of life, powering homes, paychecks, and a deep sense of identity. But as the economy shifts, residents there are also grappling with growing political…

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