Civic Engagement Archives

American Democracy Minute for June 28, 2022: Brennan Center Essays Show How Erosion of Democracy Made Overturning of Roe vs. Wade Possible

June 27, 2022June 27, 2022

A new series of essays by the Brennan Center for Justice gives examples of how voter suppression and gerrymandering made the overturning of Roe vs. Wade possible.

American Democracy Minute for June 23, 2022: Forget Santa Claus; Alaska’s Special Election is Important as the Frontier for Election Reform

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

You may have heard news reports about a special election in Alaska two weeks ago to replace U.S. Congressman Don Young, who died March 18th. Most press reports focused on the 48 candidates, including former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and North Pole City Council member Santa Claus. But the next round of this election is more important for being a frontier in election reform.

American Democracy Minute for June 16, 2022: Shocking New Poll Shows Half of Americans Think Our Democracy Won’t Exist in the Future

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022

A shocking new poll shows that half of Americans of all political persuasions believe that it’s likely that America will cease to be a democracy in the future.

American Democracy Minute for May 31, 2022: NH Governor Vetoes Two Gerrymandered Congressional Maps

May 30, 2022May 31, 2022

We’re back in New Hampshire, today, where on May 27, Republican Governor Chris Sununu vetoed two gerrymandered Congressional maps, which a defiant Republican legislature passed despite overwhelming public condemnation.

American Democracy Minute for May 30, 2022: On Memorial Day we remember our fallen soldiers – and teachers

May 29, 2022May 29, 2022

On Memorial Day, some thoughts about civic duty. We at the American Democracy Minute thank all those men & women who have died serving our country. We also thank those who died doing their civic duty in other capacities, including teachers, scientists, first responders, health care workers, election workers, government workers and many other critical public professions.