Feeling hopeless? Change your mood with 3 videos that are in place and working for regular folks in Raleigh and Kentucky and even one with a workable dignity index scale for political speech that’s applicable to everyday speech. Judy Woodruff delivers with “America at a Crossroads.”

Video 1 – As social trust erodes, this project seeks to repair it. Americans are increasingly divided, and many now see a breakdown in social trust as a key factor. In North Carolina, Judy Woodruff visited a project aimed at restoring that trust, part of a broader national effort to strengthen civic engagement. It’s part of her series, America at a Crossroads.

Video 2 – A way 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. The Dignity Index – https://www.dignity.us/index

Video 3 – Using AI to find common ground.The rise of artificial intelligence has sparked concerns across various sectors, including employment, education and national security. But one Kentucky county is taking a different approach, using the technology to boost something far more human: civic engagement.