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What Happens if the SCOTUS Majority Embraces the Independent State Legislature Theory in Moore v. Harper?

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

December 7, the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Moore vs. Harper, a case testing the “Independent State Legislature” theory. So, what could happen if the majority embraces this theory?

Citizen Initiative Protecting Voting Rights Passes in Michigan

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

Legislatures in several states worked diligently since the 2020 election to make it harder to vote. Citizens in some of those states, like Michigan, have had enough and passed a citizens’ initiative to guarantee the freedom to vote.

Early Voting Windows Are Closing. Check Your State’s Deadlines

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022

If you’re planning to do early voting in your state, listen up! This American Democracy Minute is an interactive one, because early voting deadlines vary widely from state to state. To make sure your vote is cast on time, whether it’s in person early voting or absentee, or dropped off, or by mail, you’ll need to look up your state’s information.

Eight States Have All-Mail-In Voting. It Works, and it’s Secure

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Today, we’re exploring all-mail-in voting, used in eight states with great success and with somewhat higher voter participation. Mail-in ballot Conspiracy theories are unlikely to stop the states which have successfully implemented it. Why? Because both voters and election officials like it.

Most Voters Have Never Used an Absentee Ballot — We’ll Give You the Basics

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

As a voter, you may never have used an absentee ballot, which is a legitimate & secure way of voting for millions. Today we’re covering the basics of voting by absentee.