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Over 2,000 AI-generated deepfake videos circulated during 2024 global elections, from fake Biden robocalls to AI-generated hurricane disinformation.

Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping democracy in 2025, from EU AI Act implementation to deepfakes in elections to state-level AI regulations.

Four million working teenagers pay $23 billion in taxes without representation. While other democracies lower voting ages, American youth face increasing barriers. Explore why "old enough to work, old enough to vote" matters.

Democratic state legislators announced August 19, 2025, they are ending their two-week exodus from Texas and will return to vote on congressional redistricting that creates five new safe Republican seats. The capitulation came after Texas Governor Greg Abbott threatened to arrest fleeing Democrats and strip their legislative pay, while California Democrats unveiled competing maps adding five Democratic seats nationally.

President Trump told supporters August 18, 2025, he will sign an executive order "ending mail-in ballots because they're corrupt," despite legal experts confirming presidents cannot control state election methods. Constitutional scholars warn the order would trigger immediate court challenges while disenfranchising 43% of Americans who voted by mail in 2024, including military overseas voters and rural Republicans.

Conservative media outlet Newsmax agreed August 18, 2025, to pay Dominion Voting Systems $67 million for broadcasting false claims about rigged 2020 election, following Fox News's $787 million settlement. The admission of defamation comes as Trump announces plans to eliminate mail-in ballots nationwide, with Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy admitting privately that "everyone knew the election fraud claims were bullshit but ratings were too good."

Look up candidates' backgrounds, positions, and track records. Use these research skills to evaluate any leader or expert.

Figure out what you're actually voting on, from president to local measures. Great skill for understanding any complex decision.

Navigate the voting process from registration to casting your ballot. Learn to follow procedures in any formal process.

Recognize when politicians are trying to manipulate you. Protect yourself from manipulation in advertising and sales too.

Help friends and family understand elections and voting. Practice explaining complex topics clearly.

Understand how elections work and how to verify results. Apply critical thinking to any reported outcomes.