At a time of intense polarization across the country and bitter partisan battles in Washington, some of the nation’s governors are attempting to find a way forward to solve their own states’ problems. Judy Woodruff sat down with two governors from opposing sides to talk about their call to disagree better. It's part of her series, America at a Crossroads.
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Key Term
DEI — Diversity, equity and inclusion programs are organizational frameworks which seek to address underrepresentation of participants based on race, gender, ethnicity or other considerations.
Discussion Questions
- Who are the two governors featured in the interview?
- What initiative are the governors promoting?
- Where did Judy Woodruff meet Governors Cox and Wes Moore for the interview?
- Why does Spencer Cox believe the country needs to focus on disagreeing better?
- How does Wes Moore suggest working through divisive issues like immigration?
Focus Questions
How are the featured governors encouraging Americans to approach disagreements in the current polarized political climate? Do you think this initiative is important? Why or why not?
Media literacy: How can students learn to respectfully disagree? Why is it an important skill?
Republished with permission from PBS NewsHour Classroom.
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