American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

Multiple Polls Suggest that a Disturbing Number of Americans are More Accepting of Extreme Political Violence

July 14, 2024July 15, 2024

The attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life came as a shock to many Americans. But as violent rhetoric and actions have increased in recent election cycles, multiple polls confirm that a disturbing number of Americans accept political violence as a means of solving the country’s problems.

Why People Don’t Vote Week: Some of the Solutions to Getting Nonvoters to Register & Vote

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Our last installment for “Why People Don’t Vote Week” discusses what solutions are being proposed to encourage eligible citizens to register and vote.

Why People Don’t Vote Week: You Can’t Vote if You Don’t Register — So Why Don’t Nonvoters Register?

July 10, 2024July 11, 2024

We continue our “Why People Don’t Vote Week” with why eligible citizens don’t register to vote. Polls show that it’s a combination of apathy, available time, lack of information, and other social and systemic barriers.

Why People Don’t Vote Week: Nonvoters Cite Lack of Faith in Electoral System as Reason Not to Show Up

July 9, 2024July 10, 2024

Today, we have another in our series of why Americans don’t vote. In the 2016 election, over 41%, 100 million people, didn’t vote at all, despite a contentious and competitive election. One of the reasons cited in a poll after the 2016 election was a lack of faith in the electoral system.

Why People Don’t Vote Week: Nonvoters Less Likely to Follow News, Discuss Politics with Others

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024

This week we’re looking at the reasons why people don’t vote. Research shows when citizens don’t follow the daily news, or when their family and friends don’t vote, citizens are less likely to vote.