American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

Civil Rights and Democracy Champion John Lewis Remembered With National Day of Commemoration and Action July 17th

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

uly 17th marks the anniversary of the death of civil rights icon and democracy champion Congressman John Lewis. Exactly two years before he died, he gave a speech before the U.S. House on the right to vote, in support of the Voter Empowerment Act. We have an excerpt of his speech.

Wins in Wisconsin for Mail-In Ballot Voters as Drop Boxes Reinstated, Favorable Absentee Witness Decision Upheld

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

In a win for Wisconsin voters, a more moderate Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstated the use of ballot drop boxes, and a state appellate court upheld a lower court’s decision on common sense rules governing absentee ballot witness information.

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.