American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

American Democracy Minute for June 28, 2022: June 28 Primaries in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah

June 26, 2022June 26, 2022

Tuesday, June 28th, voters in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah will head to the polls. Why should you vote in your state primary? Friday’s U.S. Supreme Court announcement of the overturning of Roe vs. Wade is one of many reasons.

American Democracy Minute for June 24, 2022: Roundup of Democracy News from DC, TX, NE, MA, AK & CA + June 28th Primaries

June 23, 2022June 23, 2022

It’s the end of the week so we’re updating some recent Democracy news from Washington, DC, Texas, Nebraska, Massachusetts and reminding you of June 28th’s state primaries.

American Democracy Minute for June 23, 2022: Forget Santa Claus; Alaska’s Special Election is Important as the Frontier for Election Reform

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022

You may have heard news reports about a special election in Alaska two weeks ago to replace U.S. Congressman Don Young, who died March 18th. Most press reports focused on the 48 candidates, including former Alaska Governor and Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, and North Pole City Council member Santa Claus. But the next round of this election is more important for being a frontier in election reform.

American Democracy Minute for June 22, 2022: Unicorn, Meet the Ballot Mule

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Unicorn, meet the Ballot Mule. This mythical creature only appears when you’ve lost an election, or if you want to tighten voting restrictions to make it harder for the disabled, the elderly and working parents to vote.

American Democracy Minute for June 21, 2022: MI, MN & IL Vie for DNC’s Early Presidential Primary Spots

June 20, 2022June 20, 2022

For years, New Hampshire and Iowa have been first in the nation for their presidential primary and caucus. A place where presidential candidates come, visit diners, eat corn dogs, and practice their stump speeches. Their audience? Most rural white people. Now it appears that three upper midwestern states are vying for a chance to be the new proving ground.