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The State of American Democracy: Elections in the Digital Media Age

The State of American Democracy: Elections in the Digital Media Age

As local journalism declines, media ownership consolidates, and Americans increasingly turn to social media and AI tools for political information, the American information landscape is undergoing a profound transformation. In the wake of the 2026 midterm elections, join us for a discussion on how a changing media landscape is reshaping American politics and democracy.


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Recent Events

Summit on Digital Threats and Disinformation in Asia

Thursday, 6/4/2026, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

The event explored a range of challenges shaping the Asia's information environment.

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Is There Any Hope to Stop Misinformation?

Tuesday, 4/7/2026, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Berinsky's talk will explore why efforts to fight misinformation keep falling short, and what it takes to actually make progress

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The Status of U.S. Democracy

Tuesday, 3/24/2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Food for Thought brings together faculty and university affiliates who want to share their research with the broader university community.

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Youth Voting Rights

Wednesday, 1/21/2026, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

The book's authors will discuss the Twenty-Sixth Amendment and the fight for American Democracy on College Campuses.

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The State of Democracy in Trump's America: Year One

Tuesday, 10/21/2025, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

The event will feature speakers who will examine the challenges the current presidency poses to democracy.

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