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2023 Anti-Voter Predictions – Expect Further Restrictions on Election Day Registration

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023

The National Conference of State Legislatures reports that 22 states have some form of election day voter registration, also known as same-day registration. Studies show that same-day registration increases turnout 3% to 7%, and states like New Hampshire have used same-day registration for years without significant problems, so what’s not to like?

2023 Anti-Voter Predictions – Citizen Ballot Initiatives Likely Targets of Anti-Voter Legislatures

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

This week, we’re making predictions on what state democracy legislation we’ll see in 2023. Last year, some of the most significant state democracy reforms came from citizen ballot initiatives – so we predict you’ll see anti-voter legislatures attempt to make restrictions to the citizen ballot initiative process.

2023 Anti-Voter Predictions – Early Voting Was Too Successful & Will Be Restricted

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

We have predictions this week on what 2023 legislation we’ll see in state legislatures. After hearing our predictions, you may be making another new year's resolution to join your local voting rights group.

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January 1, 2023January 1, 2023

American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for January 2, 2023 We have a rebroadcast for you today which has…

Among Growing Anti-Voter Legislation, There Were Some Democracy Reform Successes in 2022

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022

While many states implemented intentional barriers to voting and ignored partisan gerrymandering, some forward-looking states enacted pro-voter democracy reforms, helping to make voting accessible to all of their citizens.