American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

American Democracy Minute for June 3, 2022: Redistricting & Voting Rights Updates for PA, NH & TX

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Some end of the week updates for you today from Pennsylvania,'s undated ballot case, New Hampshire's Court-mandated Congressional map, and SCOTUS compelling Texas legislators to give depositions.

American Democracy Minute for June 2, 2022: RI No-Excuse Absentee Bill Pending; Two Big Lie Bills Defeated in AZ

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

It’s good news Thursday, with a pending freedom to vote reform in Rhode Island, and the defeat of two Big Lie bills in Arizona.

American Democracy Minute for June 1, 2022: Undated Mail-In Ballots Case Impacts PA U.S. Senate Race

May 31, 2022December 28, 2023

We reported last week about a federal appeals court decision in a Pennsylvania county election that could have national implications. It’s now impacting the recount of that state’s U.S. Senate race, and could end up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

American Democracy Minute for May 31, 2022: NH Governor Vetoes Two Gerrymandered Congressional Maps

May 30, 2022May 31, 2022

We’re back in New Hampshire, today, where on May 27, Republican Governor Chris Sununu vetoed two gerrymandered Congressional maps, which a defiant Republican legislature passed despite overwhelming public condemnation.

American Democracy Minute for May 30, 2022: On Memorial Day we remember our fallen soldiers – and teachers

May 29, 2022May 29, 2022

On Memorial Day, some thoughts about civic duty. We at the American Democracy Minute thank all those men & women who have died serving our country. We also thank those who died doing their civic duty in other capacities, including teachers, scientists, first responders, health care workers, election workers, government workers and many other critical public professions.