Thursday, April 3, 2025
All civic learning topics for this day
Today's Topics
Defending Democracy: State-Level Voting Rights Resistance
Democratic-led states launched largest voting rights expansion in U.S. history on May 1, 2025, directly countering federal restrictions. California, New York, and 15 states enacted automatic voter registration, expanded early voting, and restored rights to formerly incarcerated citizens.
Youth Vote Uprising: Gen Z Mobilizes Against Voter Suppression
Generation Z launched the largest youth voter registration drive in American history on May 15, 2025, registering over 2 million new voters in response to Trump administration voting restrictions. Led by high school and college students, the movement uses social media, campus organizing, and peer-to-peer outreach to ensure young Americans can participate in democracy despite federal barriers.
Trump Spares Russia From Tariffs: When War Doesn't Stop Trade
Trump imposed "reciprocal tariffs" on 185 countries but notably excluded Russia from his trade war, despite bilateral trade deficits and security threats. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans propose 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian oil.