American Democracy Minute for June 2, 2022: RI No-Excuse Absentee Bill Pending; Two Big Lie Bills Defeated in AZ
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
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
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
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.
American Democracy Minute for May 27, 2022: Redistricting Updates for OH, NY, KS & AK
We have four quick updates for you on state redistricting plans we’ve talked about in past weeks for Ohio, New York, Kansas and Alaska.