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American Democracy Minute
𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (𝐒𝐮𝐧 - 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬) 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐈𝐧, 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, or here on Podomatic.
ADM is 90-second radio report and democracy podcast heard on the Pacifica Radio and PRX networks which keeps you informed on key democracy issues in the U.S. We cover voting rights, redistricting & gerrymandering, money-in-politics, political corruption, voting research & polling, democracy reforms such as…
Episodes
- American Democracy Minute
Episode 136: ADM for November 2, 2022: Eight States Have All-Mail-In Voting. It Works, and it's Secure
Eight States Have All-Mail-In Voting. It Works, and it's Secure Today’s Links Articles: National Conference of State Legislators - All-Mail Ballot States The…
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Episode 135: Most Voters Have Never Used an Absentee Ballot; We'll Give You the Basics
Most Voters Have Never Used an Absentee Ballot; We'll Give You the Basics Today’s Links Articles & Resources: Rock the Vote - Absentee Ballot Rules for Each…
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Episode 134: Early Voting is Popular Among All American Voters. Why? Because it's More Convenient
Early Voting is Popular Among All American Voters. Why? Because it's More Convenient Today’s Links Articles: Georgia Votes - Stats on Georgia 2022 Midterm…
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Episode 133: ADM for Oct. 28, 2022: Why People Don't Vote Week: Some of the Solutions to Getting Nonvoters to Register & Vote
Why People Don't Vote Week: Some of the Solutions to Getting Nonvoters to Register & Vote Today’s Links Articles: Center for American Progress - Increasing…
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Episode 132: Why People Don't Vote Week: You Can't Vote if You Don't Register -- So Why Don't Nonvoters Register?
Why People Don't Vote Week: You Can't Vote if You Don't Register -- So Why Don't Nonvoters Register? Today’s Links Articles: Knight Foundation - The Hundred…
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Episode 131: ADM for Oct. 26, 2022 - Why People Don't Vote Week: Nonvoters Cite Lack of Faith in Electoral System as Reason Not to Show Up
Why People Don't Vote Week: Nonvoters Cite Lack of Faith in Electoral System as Reason Not to Show Up Knight Foundation - The Hundred Million Project study…
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Episode 130: Why People Don't Vote Week: Nonvoters Less Likely to Follow News, Discuss Politics with Others
Why People Don't Vote Week: Nonvoters Less Likely to Follow News, Discuss Politics with Others Medill School of Journalism - AMERICANS ARE LESS HOPEFUL…
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Episode 129: ADM for October 24, 2022: Why People Don't Vote Week: Surveys Show Many Nonvoters Don't Think Their Vote Matters
Why People Don't Vote Week: Surveys Show Many Nonvoters Don't Think Their Vote Matters Today’s Links Articles: FiveThirtyEight.com - Why Many Americans Don't…
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Episode 128: ADM for Oct. 22, 2022: Hand Counting Ballots Takes Longer, is Less Accurate, and Costs More. So Why is It Being Proposed Around the Country?
Hand Counting Ballots Takes Longer, is Less Accurate, and Costs More. So Why is It Being Proposed Around the Country? Today’s Links Articles: NPR -…
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Episode 127: The State of Florida Arrests Felons Who Voted Given Voter Registration Cards Issued to Them . . . By the State of Florida
The State of Florida Arrests Felons Who Voted Given Voter Registration Cards Issued to Them . . . By the State of Florida Today’s Links Articles: Tampa Bay…
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Episode 126: Ohio's Scary Congressional Gerrymandering Maps Appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court
Ohio's Scary Congressional Gerrymandering Maps Appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court Today’s Links Articles: Ohio Capital Journal - Ohio Republican legislative…
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Episode 125: ADM for Oct. 18, 2022: Voter Registration Basics – Do it Now, Not Later!
Brian is gone today. This is a rebroadcast of an important Sept. 27th ADM on registering to vote. Today’s Links Articles: Vote.org – Voter Registration Rules…
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Episode 124: ADM for Oct. 17, 2022: Advocacy Groups Call Out Social Media Platforms for Not Enforcing Their Own Election Disinformation Rules
Advocacy Groups Call Out Social Media Platforms for Not Enforcing Their Own Election Disinformation Rules Today’s Links Articles: Democracy Advocacy Groups -…
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Episode 123: ADM for Oct. 14, 2022: Where are Ballot Drop Boxes Used, and What States Have Limited Them?
Where are Ballot Drop Boxes Used, and What States Have Limited Them? Today’s Links Articles: U.S. Vote Foundation - Ballot Drop Boxes are Safe and Easy to Use…
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Episode 122: Millions of Americans are already voting by absentee or mail. Who can return your ballot if you need help?
Millions of Americans are already voting by absentee or mail. Who can return your ballot if you need help? Today’s Links Articles: National Conference of State…
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Episode 121: ADM for Oct. 12, 2022: What Constitutes Political Corruption? An Upcoming Supreme Court Case May Define it, and Not in a Good Way
What Constitutes Political Corruption? An Upcoming Supreme Court Case May Define it, and Not in a Good Way Today’s Links Articles: The New Republic - The…
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Episode 120: A New Tactic to Sow Doubt in Our Elections: Question the Partisan Affiliations of Poll Workers
A New Tactic to Sow Doubt in Elections: Question the Partisan Affiliations of Poll Workers Today’s Links Articles: Washington Post - RNC seizes on political…
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Episode 119: ADM for Oct. 10, 2022: January 6th Committee Concludes Hearings with New Bannon Audio, Unheard Witnesses
Today’s Links Articles: NBC News - Jan. 6 committee announces next hearing will be next Thursday Los Angeles Times - What’s the TV schedule for the next Jan. 6…
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Episode 118: ADM for Oct. 7, 2022: Supreme Court Majority's Questions Suggest it Will Uphold Alabama's Redistricting Map Diluting the Black Vote
Supreme Court Majority's Questions Suggest it Will Uphold Alabama's Redistricting Map Diluting the Black Vote Today’s Links Articles: SCOTUS Blog -…
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Episode 117: ADM for Oct. 6, 2022: What are the Impacts if the U.S. Supreme Court Majority Embraces the Independent State Legislature Theory?
Today’s Links Articles: Brennan Center for Justice - Moore v. Harper, Explained The Atlantic - Is Democracy Constitutional? Politico - Supreme Court to hear 2…
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Episode 116: "Independent State Legislature" Case Cites Document that Scholars Say May be Fraudulent
"Independent State Legislature" Case Cites Document that Scholars Say May be Fraudulent Today’s Links Articles: Politico - Fraudulent Document Cited in Supreme…
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Episode 115: The Moore vs. Harper "Independent State Legislature Theory" Case May Have Dramatic Consequences for American Democracy
The Moore vs. Harper "Independent State Legislature Theory" Case May Have Dramatic Consequences for American Democracy Today’s Links Articles: Brennan Center…
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Episode 114: ADM for Oct. 3, 2022: Electoral Count Act Versions Moving in the U.S. Senate, Passed in the House
Electoral Count Act Versions Moving in the U.S. Senate, Passed in the House Today’s Links Articles: Democracy Docket - Senators Introduce Amendment to…
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Episode 113: ADM for Sept. 30, 2022: How Hard is it to Register & Vote in Your State?
How Hard is it to Register & Vote in Your State? Today’s Links Articles: New York Times - The ‘Cost’ of Voting in America: A Look at Where It’s Easiest and…
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Episode 112: ADM for Sept. 29, 2022: Parts of Arizona "Cancel & Remove" Voter Registration Law Invalidated | Reminder to Check Your Registration Status
Parts of Arizona "Cancel & Remove" Voter Registration Law Invalidated | Reminder to Check Your Registration Status Today’s Links Articles: Vote.Org - Voter…
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Episode 111: ADM for Sept. 28, 2022: Same Day Voter Registration Helps Voters Participate, But It's More Complicated Than it Used to Be
Same Day Voter Registration Helps Voters Participate, But It's More Complicated Than it Used to Be Today’s Links Articles: National Conference of State…
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Episode 110: Voter Registration Basics - Do it Now, Not Later!
Voter Registration Basics - Do it Now, Not Later! Today’s Links Articles: Vote.org - Voter Registration Rules for All 50 States USA.gov - Find Your Local…
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Episode 109: Young Voters Motivated to Vote in Midterms, Experts & Survey say
Young Voters Motivated to Vote in Midterms, Experts & Survey say Today’s Links Articles: The Fulcrum - Don't take young people for granted in November Alliance…
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Episode 108: ADM for September 23, 2022: Reps. Liz Cheney & Zoe Lofgren Propose Additional Bill to Fix the Electoral Count System
Reps. Liz Cheney & Zoe Lofgren Propose Additional Bill to Fix the Electoral Count System Today’s Links Articles: NPR - The House just passed a bill that would…
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Episode 107: ADM for September 22, 2022: The Disclose Act Would Shine a Light on Dark Money Influence in U.S. Elections
The Disclose Act Would Shine a Light on Dark Money Influence in U.S. Elections Today’s Links Articles: Reuters - Biden pushes election 'dark money' disclosure…
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Episode 106: Early Voting for the Midterm General Election Begins in Sept. for Six States
Early Voting for the Midterm General Election Begins in Sept. for Six States Today’s Links Articles: Ballotpedia - Early voting dates, 2022 KMSP TV - Early…
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Episode 105: ADM for September 20, 2022: U.S. House Proposes Counterpart to Senate's Electoral Count Reform Act to Prevent Future Coups
U.S. House Proposes Counterpart to Senate's Electoral Count Reform Act to Prevent Future Coups Today’s Links Articles: NBC News - House members roll out…
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Episode 104: ADM for September 19, 2022: Delaware Court Strikes Down New No-Excuse Vote by Mail Law
Delaware Court Strikes Down New No-Excuse Vote by Mail Law Today’s Links Articles: Towns Square Live - Delaware Judge Halts Mail-In Voting Democracy Docket -…
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Episode 103: ADM for Sept. 16, 2022: A New ProPublica Report Chronicles One Women's Quest to Assist Low-Literacy Voters - And the Attempts to Stop Her
A New ProPublica Report Chronicles One Women's Quest to Assist Low-Literacy Voters - And the Attempts to Stop Her Today’s Links Articles: ProPublica - The…
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Episode 102: ACTIVISTS REQUESTING 'CAST VOTE RECORD' DATA AROUND THE COUNTRY TO ONCE AGAIN TRY TO PROVE WIDESPREAD FRAUD
ACTIVISTS REQUESTING 'CAST VOTE RECORD' DATA AROUND THE COUNTRY TO ONCE AGAIN TRY TO PROVE WIDESPREAD FRAUD Today’s Links Articles: Votebeat - Election…
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Episode 101: Michigan's "Promote the Vote" Initiative Had Required Signatures, But Still Blocked by State Board
Michigan's "Promote the Vote" Initiative Had Required Signatures, But Still Blocked by State Board Today’s Links Articles: Detroit News - Word spacing issue…
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Episode 100: Conspiracy by Stop the Steal Activists to Break Into Voting Machines Widens to Georgia
Conspiracy by Stop the Steal Activists to Break Into Voting Machines Widens to Georgia Today’s Links Articles: Atlanta Journal Constitution - Special grand…
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Episode 99: Who Dunnit? Arizona Voting Rights Initiative Dies a Suspicious Death
Who Dunnit? Arizona Voting Rights Initiative Dies a Suspicious Death Today’s Links Articles: The Arizona Mirror - Whiplash: Free and Fair Elections Act won’t…
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Episode 98: Redistricting Stalemate in Ohio Continues; Questions Raised About State Supreme Court Justice
Redistricting Stalemate in Ohio Continues; Questions Raised About State Supreme Court Justice Today’s Links Articles: Ohio Capital Journal - Public awaits more…
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Episode 97: Entire Staff of Texas County Elections Office Resigns, Citing Threats & Harassment
Entire Staff of Texas County Elections Office Resigns, Citing Threats & Harassment Today’s Links Articles: Fredricksburg Standard - Radio Post - Threats…
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Episode 96: Jim Crow Era Mississippi Voter Suppression Law Upheld by Federal Court
Jim Crow Era Mississippi Voter Suppression Law Upheld by Federal Court Today’s Links Articles: Democracy Docket - 5th Circuit Upholds Felony Disenfranchisement…
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Episode 95: Researchers Confirm Gerrymandering Used to Regain Power After Losses & Demographic Shifts
Researchers Confirm Gerrymandering Used to Hold Power After Losses & Demographic Shifts Today’s Links Articles: University of California Santa Cruz - Political…
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Episode 94: Federal Court Strikes Down Arkansas Law Limiting Assistance to Voters
Federal Court Strikes Down Arkansas Law Limiting Assistance to Voters Today’s Links Articles: New York Times - Arkansas violated the Voting Rights Act by…
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Episode 93: New Poll Show "Threats to Democracy" as Top Issue with Voters, Over the Economy
New Poll Show "Threats to Democracy" as Top Issue with Voters, Over the Economy Today’s Links Articles: NBC News - NBC News poll: 57% of voters say…
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Episode 92: Math & Computer Scientists Develop Tools to Show Cheating in Redistricting
Math & Computer Scientists Develop Tools to Prove Cheating in Redistricting Today’s Links Articles: Washington Post - Can computer simulations help fix…
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Episode 91: North Carolina Supreme Court May Invalidate Constitutional Amendment Proposed by Gerrymandered Legislature
North Carolina Supreme Court May Invalidate Constitutional Amendment Proposed by Gerrymandered Legislature Today’s Links Articles: Charlotte News & Observer -…
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Episode 90: Arizona Trifecta: Three Lawsuits for on its Voter Suppression Bills All in One Day
Arizona Trifecta: Three Lawsuits for on its Voter Suppression Bills All in One Day Today's Links Articles: Al Dia - Voto Latino partners with allies to sue…
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Episode 89: After $1 Million and 14 Months, Wisc. Legislature Terminates 2020 Election Fraud Probe Empty Handed
After $1 Million and 14 Months, Wisc. Legislature Terminates 2020 Election Fraud Probe Empty Handed Today’s Links Articles: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel - Robin…
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Episode 88: Native American Tribe Unrigs County Voting with Court Redistricting Decision
Native American Tribe Unrigs County Voting with Court Redistricting Decision Today’s Links Articles: Native American Rights Fund (NARF) - LOWER BRULE SIOUX…
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Episode 87: ADM for August 17, 2022: Michigan Big Lie Voting Machine Tampering Conspiracy May Have Involved More States
Michigan Big Lie Voting Machine Tampering Conspiracy May Have Involved More States Today’s Links Articles: Washington Post - Michigan plot to breach voting…
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Episode 86: Aug. 16 Alaska Primary Includes Special Election, Regular Primary, and Both Choose One & Ranked Choice Voting
Aug. 16 Alaska Primary Includes Special Election, Regular Primary, and Both Choose One & Ranked Choice Voting Today’s Links Articles: Alaska for Better…
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Episode 85: Secretary of State Candidates on Both Sides of the Big Lie Raising Record Campaign Money
Secretary of State Candidates on Both Sides of the Big Lie Raising Record Campaign Money Today’s Links Articles: CNN - At least 10 Republican nominees for…
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Episode 84: Wisconsin Election Deniers STILL Trying to Decertify the 2020 Results
Wisconsin Election Deniers STILL Trying to Decertify the 2020 Results Today’s Links Articles: Wisconsin Examiner - Ramthun says third lawmaker has joined…
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Episode 83: USPS Creates Division for Overseeing Election Mail - But Will it Restore Confidence?
Today’s Links Articles: Associated Press - New USPS election division will oversee mail-in ballots Washington Post - DeJoy is poised to remake a resurgent…
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Episode 82: GOP Nominee for Michigan AG Allegedly Led Group Illegally Examining Voting Machines
Today’s Links: Articles: Reuters Exclusive: Trump-backed Michigan attorney general candidate involved in voting-system breach, documents show Detroit News -…
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Episode 81: ADM for August 9, 2022: Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds No Excuse Mail-in Voting Law
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Upholds No Excuse Mail-in Voting Law Today’s Links Articles: Pennsylvania Capital-Star - Pennsylvania’s mail-in voting law survives…
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Episode 80: ADM for August 8, 2022: Will Meta-Facebook Work to Curb Disinformation for the Midterms? Critics Aren't So Sure.
Today’s Links Articles: Associated Press: Meta quieter on election misinformation as midterms loom Bloomberg: Meta Pulls Support for Tool Used to Keep…
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Episode 79: ADM for August 5, 2022: Tin Foil Hat Week-Election Workers Report Conspiracy-Fueled Threats, Harassment & Intimidation
Tin Foil Hat Week - Election Workers Report Conspiracy-Fueled Threats, Harassment & Intimidation Today’s Links Articles: CNN - Election workers reported more…
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Episode 78: ADM for Aug. 4, 2022: Cyber Ninjas Said 282 Dead People in Arizona Voted in 2020 - They Were Dead Wrong
Tin Foil Hat Week: Cyber Ninjas Said 282 Dead People in Arizona Voted in 2020 - They Were Dead Wrong Today's Links Articles: Associated Press: Arizona official…
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Episode 77: ADM for August 3, 2022: Tin Foil Hat Week - Dominion Voting Machine Conspiracy Theories Persist
Tin Foil Hat Week - Dominion Voting Machine Conspiracy Theories Persist Today's Links: Articles CBS News - 6 conspiracy theories about the 2020 election –…