December 2023 | American Democracy Minute

Trump’s Ballot Disqualification in Colorado is Headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. What Issues Will SCOTUS Consider?

December 31, 2023January 1, 2024

December 27th, state Republicans appealed former President Donald Trump’s disqualification from the Colorado primary ballot to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Fourteenth Amendment seems clear: If you took an oath and supported an insurrection, you’re disqualified from holding office. But it’s far from simple, and untested legal territory.

Michigan Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Trump Ballot Qualification Appeal Based on State Statute, Allowing Trump to Remain in State Primary

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

The Michigan Supreme Court decided December 27th not to hear an appeal, keeping Donald Trump on Michigan’s primary ballot. But unlike Colorado’s recent decision, it didn’t consider the U.S. Constitution’s Fourteenth Amendment.

How the Changing Social Media Landscape Could Hamper the Fight Against Disinformation from Both Foreign and Domestic Bad Actors

December 27, 2023December 28, 2023

We reported recently on Russia’s anticipated 2024 election influence campaign, much of which is based on exploitation of social media platforms. But under free speech pressure from American Conservative activists, social media platforms have stripped out even the modest protections which existed in 2020.

Russian Interference in the 2024 U.S. Election Expected to Support Trump and Amplify Declining Republican Support for Ukraine

December 26, 2023December 26, 2023

In October, the U.S. State Department circulated a report to countries around the world, warning of ongoing Russian election interference. Analysts are now drawing a picture of what Russian interference might look like in the 2024 U.S. election.

Tight Labor Market, Demographics, Health Concerns and Harassment Contribute to Shortages of Poll Workers Around the U.S.

December 25, 2023December 26, 2023

As states, counties and municipalities prepare for elections in November and next year’s Presidential race, reports have surfaced of short-term poll workers shortages in Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Texas and several other states.