American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

Kansas County “Constitutional” Sheriff Devotes Over a Year to Prove 15 Allegations of Election Violations. Little Evidence Made Public; None Prosecuted.

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

The sheriff of Johnson County, Kansas made 15 allegations of election violations to a Kansas State Senate committee in March. Only one case was ever referred to the District Attorney, who cited a lack of evidence in dropping it.

“Make All Votes Count DC Act” Ballot Initiative Proposes RCV & Open Primaries for Nation’s Capital City

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

Residents of the District of Columbia may have a chance to implement ranked choice voting and open primaries by 2026. That is, IF they can overcome opposition from the Democratic party’s leadership.

One-third of Oregon’s Senate Now Ineligible for Re-election in High Stakes Quorum Showdown

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023

One third of Oregon’s Senators are now ineligible to run for re-election, in a dramatic showdown to block passage of gun safety, reproductive health and Trans rights legislation.

Future SCOTUS Case on South Carolina Racial Gerrymandering Could Further Erode Federal Protections

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023

We have ANOTHER U.S. Supreme Court case to put on your radar, one which could further erode protections against racial gerrymandering by anti-voter state legislatures. Expect to see Alexander v. South Carolina Conference of the NAACP on next year’s docket.

NY’s Public Campaign Funding Matching Program Gets Funded in New State Budget. It Almost Didn’t Happen.

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

Early in May, the New York State legislature finally passed its new $229 Billion dollar state budget. It included $40 Million dollar funding for the New York State Public Campaign Finance Program, which is a REALLY big deal. But it almost didn’t happen.