American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

Electoral Count Reform Act Attached to Spending Bill and Likely to Pass

December 21, 2022December 21, 2022

We’ve had numerous reports on the Electoral Count Reform Act, the legislation updating the 1887 rules & procedure after a Presidential election to help prevent another subversion of the election. Tuesday, the Act was attached to the omnibus spending bill expected to pass before the holiday break. That’s good news for those who care about protecting Democracy.

The Big Lie Lives On – Arizona Courts Hear 2022 Election Denier Lawsuits

December 20, 2022March 28, 2023

The January 6th committee criminal referrals for former President Donald Trump may fuel further investigation of he and his allies, but there is still Big Lie fallout in states around the country. This includes Arizona, which has its own election deniers in Mark Finchem & Kari Lake.

North Carolina Supreme Court Throws Out State Senate Map, Voter ID Law

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

The recent North Carolina U.S. Supreme Court case, Moore vs. Harper, isn’t the only case making news from the Tar Heel state this month. Friday, two other cases in the North Carolina Supreme Court were decided on gerrymandering and the freedom to vote.

Final January 6th Committee Hearing Dec. 19th, Including a Criminal Referral Vote for Former President Trump

December 18, 2022December 19, 2022

Monday, December 19th, 1 pm Eastern, the January 6th Committee holds its last hearing, with some additional witness information from members of the U.S. Secret Service, and a vote on criminal referrals – including for former President Trump.

Will House & Senate Differences on the Electoral Count Reform Act be Resolved in Time?

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022

With only a handful of days left in the 117th Congress, there is a scramble to work out House & Senate differences for a high-priority reform to protect our Presidential elections from another January 6th.