American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast

American Democracy Minute for July 6, 2022: Upcoming SCOTUS Case Could Profoundly Impact Your Right to Vote and Have that Vote Matter

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to Thursday hear a case from North Carolina which could explore the “independent state legislature” theory. It’s not an overstatement to say that If the high court agrees, it could have a profound negative impact on your right to vote and have it matter.

American Democracy Minute for July 4, 2022: On Independence Day, Some Advice from the Declaration on Fighting Absolute Despotism

July 2, 2022July 2, 2022

On Independence Day, Some Advice from the Declaration on Fighting Absolute Despotism

American Democracy Minute for July 1, 2022: Missouri Governor Signs Omnibus – and Ominous – Voting & Elections Bill

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Earlier this week we mentioned that the Missouri legislature had passed an omnibus–and ominous– voting and election bill, and that pro-voter groups and election officials were not happy with the additional barriers to voting and burdens to election workers. That bill was signed Wednesday by Republican Governor Mike Parson.

American Democracy Minute for June 30, 2022: U.S. Supreme Court Restores Racially Gerrymandered Maps in Louisiana

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

Lost among Tuesday’s testimony by Cassidy Hutchinson to the January 6th Committee was a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court restoring racially gerrymandered Congressional districts in Louisiana.

American Democracy Minute for June 29, 2022: Voting Rights Updates from DC, DE, MO, & LA – Some are Good News for a Change

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

We have some voting rights updates for you from Washington, DC, Delaware, Missouri, and Louisiana, some of it good news for a change. We have links to articles and groups taking action.