Brian Beihl

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.

Wisconsin Supreme Court Puts State Legislature’s Maps on Naughty List, Orders Legislature to Draw Constitutional Voting Districts

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023

Citing over 50 violations of the Wisconsin constitution, the newly-configured Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled December 22nd that the state’s legislative maps must be replaced before the 2024 election.

American Democracy Minute

Author: Brian Beihl

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

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

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

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

Wisconsin Supreme Court Puts State Legislature’s Maps on Naughty List, Orders Legislature to Draw Constitutional Voting Districts