Without a foundational understanding of democratic institutions and processes, the electorate is left vulnerable to misinformation, disengagement and a weakening democratic participation.

(Subscription required) The Veterans Justice Commission, launched in 2022, found that insufficient support during veterans' transition to civilian life leads to high rates of PTSD, TBI, and incarceration, urging reforms in identification, healthcare, and support to reduce criminal justice involvement.

(Subscription required) A Superior Court judge has ruled that Huntington Beach can require voter ID in municipal elections, rejecting the state's legal challenge and setting up a high-stakes appeal over the balance of local and state authority in California election law.

Among teens who reported using AI tools, 69% said that it helped them learn something new, and less than 6% said the tools created problems for them like conflicts with peers, parents or teachers, said Gillian Hayes, a chancellor’s professor of informatics at UC Irvine and a researcher on the survey.