. >> and judy woodruff explores how american democracy has survived despite deep polarization at manyoints in history. a reason for optimism in these divided times. >> we have in fact always been divided. the question is if that division dominates our politics or not. ♪ >> major funding for "the pbs newshour" has been provided by -- ♪ moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf. the engine that connects us. ♪ >> the walton family foundation, working for solutions to protect water during climate change so people and nature can thrive together. supported by the john d. and catherine t. macarthur foundation, committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. and with the ongoing support of these institutions. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. >> welcome to "the newshour." we are following two major stories tonight. deadly bombardments continue in gaza, and there are signs today that israel's expected ground invasion may be delayed. we will delve into the war's develo

and it judy woodruff visits college campuses that are increasingly becoming the focus of debates over free speech. >> it is important to hear all of these views because when you are out in the real world, i think you hear people discussing things that are not for the good of society, and you have to learn how to react. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- >> pediatric surgeon, volunteer, topiary artist. a raymond james financial advisor tailors advice to help you live your life. life well planned. >> the kendeda fund. dedicated to advancing restorative justice and meaningful work through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. more at kendedafund.org. carnegie corporation of new york, supporting innovations in education, democratic engagement, and the advancement of international peace and security. at carnegie.org. and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting, and by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. thank you. geoff: welcome to t

judy woodruff went to minnesota to learn what the disability community thinks for our series "disabilityjudy: 31-year-old erik marschel is into all kinds of sports, but the gophers are one of his favorite teams. he loves his job greeting and guiding fans at the university of minnesota football games. erik: can i please see your ticket? judy: erik has cerebral palsy and apraxia, which limits his ability to speak. he understands others, but often uses a communication device to express himself. he visited six different employers with his dad before finding this job and earns $17 an hour, like the rest of his co-workers. erik: it was difficult to get the employer to understand the value i could bring to the job, but i was persistent. it was also hard when changes happened at work, but, with patience and training, i was able to succeed. judy: before this, marschel worked in what's known as a 14c program, where he was paid below minimum wage to place labels on bags of bagels. pres. roosevelt: in the working ot of a great national program -- judy: section 14c of president franklin roosevelt's f