"The American Revolution," the latest work from filmmaker Ken Burns, continues airing this week on PBS. The six-part, 12-hour history of the war of independence from Britain, and the beginnings of the American experiment in democracy, comes at a moment of deep divisions. Jeffrey Brown has our look for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage. | PBS NewsHour

It’s no secret: Americans are divided. This year, the “America at a Crossroads” team focused on communities where people are trying to bridge their differences. For this holiday season, PBS News’ Judy Woodruff shares some tips she heard from folks across the country. We hope these lessons help you through some tough family conversations in the coming weeks. | PBS NewsHour