Before the United States was founded, the idea of volunteering was well underway in the colonies. Now, Americans consistently ...
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 ...
The American Revolution launched in 1776 struck a blow to monarchism and took a big step in world history toward democracy. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, its democracy is ...