American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

Fox News Troubles Not Over Yet, With More Potentially Embarrassing Lawsuits Pending

April 19, 2023May 4, 2023

The defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Election Systems came to a screeching – and expensive – halt Tuesday, as Fox Corporation agreed to pay $787.5 million dollars without having to make an on-air apology. Fox’s troubles are not over yet, however. Several pending lawsuits are likely to expose even more embarrassing behavior.

Sweeping Democracy Reform Package Passes Minnesota House

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Good news today. April 13th, the Minnesota House approved the HF3 Democracy For the People Act, which proposes reforms to voter registration, protects voters from intimidation, and requires disclosure of dark money donors influencing elections.

Voter ID Changes in Ohio, Indiana & Nebraska Make it More Complicated to Vote

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

We have three voter ID law updates for you today. If you live in Indiana, Ohio, or Nebraska, pay attention: New restrictions may make it more complicated for you to vote.

More than a Minute: A Listener’s Guide to the American Democracy Minute

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

You may have heard us repeat the famous line from campaign finance reform activist “Granny D” Haddock: “Democracy is not something we HAVE, it’s something we DO.” Today we have a “User’s Guide” to the American Democracy Minute to help you DO Democracy.

Conservative Legislatures Rush to Ban Ranked Choice Voting, Despite Its Popularity with Voters

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

In January, we reported on the nine states considering Ranked Choice Voting this year. We DIDN’T anticipate the wave of state bills BANNING the ranked choice voting system.