American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

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.

Critical Democracy Court Cases in 2022

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

This week, we’re recapping 2022 democracy legislation around the U.S. But also critical this year was action in the state and federal courts.

10 States Made it Harder to Vote in 2022

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

This week, we’re recapping 2022 democracy legislation around the U.S. In addition to election police, restricting absentee ballots, and curtailing drop boxes, other anti-voter legislation was enacted as well this year. The Brennan Center for Justice reports that 10 states made it harder for citizens to vote.

Electoral Count Reform Act Passes; ADM Reviews Democracy Wins & Losses for 2022

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022

This week, we’re going to recap some of the 2022 democracy wins and losses around the U.S. The Center for Public Integrity reports that 26 states, quote “worsened equity in voting and representation. Twenty states and Washington, DC improved access to elections, and four other states didn’t change much.

Rebroadcast: Poll Shows Half of Americans Think Our Democracy Won’t Exist in the Future

December 25, 2022December 25, 2022

We're off today, so are posting a rebroadcast of an American Democracy Minute from June 16, 2022. Have a wonderful…