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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
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Episode 76: Wisconsin Man Fraudulently Requests Absentee Ballots for the Mayor of Racine & WI Assembly Speaker
Today's Links Articles: Washington Post - Wisconsin anti-voting-fraud activist commits voter fraud to make a point WISN - Racine County man admits to voter…
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Episode 75: Election Conspiracy Theories in the Home County of Area 51, Nye County, Nevada
Election Conspiracy Theories in the Home County of Area 51, Nye County, Nevada Today's Links Articles Associated Press - Election conspiracies grip Nevada…
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Episode 74: Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Another GOP Congressional District Map for Partisan Gerrymandering
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Another GOP Congressional District Map for Partisan Gerrymandering Today's Links Articles: Associated Press - Ohio Supreme Court…
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Episode 73: ADM for July 28, 2022: Democracy Advocates Speak Out on Election Count Reform Act
Today's Links Articles: Statement from ACLU - ACLU COMMENT ON THE ELECTORAL COUNT ACT REFORM PROPOSAL Statement from Campaign Legal Center - Senate Introduces…
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Episode 73: ADM for July 27, 2022: How Does the New Electoral Count Reform Act Protect Against an Election-Denying Governor?
Today's Links Articles: Lawfare - Correcting Misconceptions About the Electoral Count Reform Act Brennan Center for Justice - How to Fix the Electoral Count…
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Episode 72: ADM for July 26, 2022: How Do Presidential Electors Get Their Job and Will it Change With the Electoral Count Act?
How Do Presidential Electors Get Their Job and Will it Change With the Electoral Count Act? Today's Links Articles VOX - The bill that could make it harder to…
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Episode 71: ADM for July 25, 2022: How Reforming the Electoral Count Act May Help Avert Election Subversion
Today's Links Articles: VOX - The bill that could make it harder to overturn an election NPR - Proposed reforms for the Electoral Count Act draw broad support…
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Episode 70: ADM for July 22, 2022: Courts Ordered Undated PA Mail Ballots to Be Counted; 3 Counties Refused
Courts Ordered Undated PA Mail Ballots to Be Counted; 3 Counties Refused Today's Links: Marc Elias essay on Democracy Docket: A Constitutional Crisis Is…
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Episode 69: ADM for July 21, 2022: States Limited or Eliminated Drop Boxes Claiming Fraud; the AP Found None
Today's Links Associated Press: No major problems with ballot drop boxes in 2020, AP finds Law Fare: The Rise of Ballot Drop Boxes Due to the Coronavirus…
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Episode 68: Ohio Redistricting Commission Doubles Down on Rigged Voting Map Just Weeks Before Aug. 2 Primary
Ohio Redistricting Commission Doubles Down on Rigged Voting Map Just Weeks Before Aug. 2 Primary Today's Links Articles: City Beat/Ohio Capitol Journal…
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Episode 67: ADM for July 19, 2022: Maryland's July 19th Primary Features Close Races and Record Numbers of Mail-In Ballots
Maryland's July 19th Primary Features Close Races and Record Numbers of Mail-In Ballots Today's Links Articles: Washington Post: What you need to know about…
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Episode 66: ADM for July 18, 2022: New Study Shows Stadium Voting is a Home Run
New Study Shows Stadium Voting is a Home Run Today's Links: Civic Responsibility Project Study: VOTING IN 2020: PROFESSIONAL SPORTS STADIUMS & ARENAS AS…
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Episode 65: ADM for July 15, 2022: New All-Star Coalition Group will Research Ways to Protect Elections
New All-Star Coalition Group will Research Ways to Protect Elections Today's Links Articles: UCLA's Safeguarding Democracy Project CBS News: Interview with…
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Episode 64: ADM for July 14, 2022: Lawsuit Filed Against FEC for Dismissing Credible Complaint on Secret Payments to Trump Family & Insiders
Lawsuit Filed Against FEC for Dismissing Credible Complaint on Secret Payments to Trump Family & Insiders Today's Links: Articles Campaign Legal Center - CLC…
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Episode 63: Voter ID Ballot Initiative in PA, Early Mail Ballot Tracking in AZ, & Banning or Drop Boxes in WI
Voter ID Ballot Initiative in PA, Early Mail Ballot Tracking in AZ, & Banning or Drop Boxes in WI Today's Links Articles: PA Capitol Star -- Pa. Senate…
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Episode 62: ADM for July 12, 2022: Cippelone's Testimony & Possibly Bannon's May Heat Up the Jan. 6th Committee Hearings
Cippelone's Testimony & Possibly Bannon's May Heat Up the Jan. 6th Committee Hearings Today's Links Articles: Politico: Cipollone provided ‘a lot of relevant…
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Episode 61: ADM for July 11, 2022: Where Does the Redistricting Process Stand Around the U.S.?
Today's Links: Articles: Ballotpedia - Status of redistricting after the 2020 census Brennan Center for Justice - Redistricting Litigation Roundup…
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Episode 60: ADM for July 8, 2022: Massachusetts' Republican Governor Signs Bill to Expand Early Voting & Mail Voting, Extend Voter Registration Dates
Massachusetts' Republican Governor Signs Bill to Expand Early Voting & Mail Voting, Extend Voter Registration Dates Today's Links: Articles: Read the bill: MA…
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Episode 59: ADM for July 7, 2022: U.S. Justice Dept. Files Suit to Block Arizona from Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Use Federal Election Ballot
U.S. Justice Dept. Files Suit to Block Arizona from Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Use Federal Election Ballot Correction - the audio podcast version has an…
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Episode 58: Upcoming SCOTUS Case Could Profoundly Impact Your Right to Vote and Have that Vote Matter
SCOTUS Case on “Independent State Legislature Theory” Could have Profound Impact on Your Right to Vote Today's Links Articles: NPR - How the Supreme Court…
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Episode 57: ADM for July 4, 2022: On Independence Day, Some Advice from the Declaration on Fighting Absolute Despotism
On Independence Day, Some Advice from the Declaration on Fighting Absolute Despotism Today's Links: National Archives: Declaration of Independence: A…
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Episode 56: ADM for July 1, 2022: Missouri Governor Signs Omnibus - and Ominous - Voting & Elections Bill
Missouri Governor Signs Omnibus - and Ominous - Voting & Elections Bill Today's Links Articles Kansas City Star - Missouri Gov. Parson signs sweeping new law…
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Episode 55: ADM for June 30, 2022: U.S. Supreme Court Restores Racially Gerrymandered Maps in Louisiana
U.S. Supreme Court Restores Racially Gerrymandered Maps in Louisiana Today's Links Articles: Washington Post - Supreme Court frees Louisiana to use…
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Episode 54: ADM for June 29, 2022: Voting Rights Updates from DC, DE, MO, & LA - Some are Good News for a Change
Voting Rights Updates from DC, DE, MO, & LA - Some are Good News for a Change Today's Links Articles: January 6th Committee - CNN - January 6 committee…
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Episode 53: ADM for June 28, 2022: Brennan Center Essays Show How Erosion of Democracy Made Overturning of Roe vs. Wade Possible
Brennan Center Essays Show How Erosion of Democracy Made Overturning of Roe vs. Wade Possible Today's Links: Brennan Center article: Supreme Court’s Abortion…
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Episode 52: ADM for June 27, 2022: June 28 Primaries in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah
June 28 Primaries in Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oklahoma and Utah Today's Links & Voter Guides: Brennan Center on the erosion of democracy's impact on…
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Episode 51: ADM for June 24, 2022: Roundup of Democracy News from DC, TX, NE, MA, AK & CA + June 28th Primaries
Roundup of Democracy News from DC, TX, NE, MA, AK & CA + June 28th Primaries Articles: Washington, DC: The Hill - Jan. 6 committee delays hearing schedule…
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Episode 50: ADM for June 23, 2022: Forget Santa Claus; Alaska Special Election is Important as the Frontier for Election Reform
Alaska Special Election is the Frontier for Election Reform Today's Links Articles: Ballotpedia - "United States House of Representatives special election in…
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Episode 49: ADM for June 22, 2022: Unicorn, meet the Ballot Mule
Unicorn, meet the Ballot Mule Today's Links: Articles: ProPublica - “Big Lie” Vigilantism Is on the Rise. Big Tech Is Failing to Respond Pew Charitable Trust -…
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Episode 48: ADM for June 21, 2022: MI, MN & IL Vie for DNC's Early Presidential Primary Spots
MI, MN & IL Vie for DNC's Early Presidential Primary Spots Today's Links: The Hill - "Midwest Democrats jockeying to come out on top in primary calendar…
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Episode 47: ADM for June 20, 2022: NM, NH & LA Court Updates on Election Subversion, Voter Suppression & Gerrymandering
NM, NH & LA Court Updates on Election Subversion, Voter Suppression & Gerrymandering Today's Links: Articles: NM Washington Post - "New Mexico county certifies…
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Episode 46: ADM for June 17, 2022: NM County Officials Refuse to Certify Primary Election with No Evidence
American Democracy Minute for June 17, 2022: NM County Officials Refuse to Certify Primary Election with No Evidence Today's Links: Articles: CNN-"New Mexico…
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Episode 45: ADM for June 16, 2022: Shocking New Poll Shows Half of Americans Think Our Democracy Won't Exist in the Future
Shocking New Poll Shows Half of Americans Think Our Democracy Won't Exist in the Future Today's Links: Yahoo News/YouGov poll: "Poll: Half of Americans now…
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Episode 44: ADM for June 15, 2022: Federal Appeals Court Forces New Congressional Map in Louisiana
Links for Today: Articles: Washington Post: "Appeals court lifts hold on Louisiana congressional remap" AP: "Louisiana governor: Special session to draw new…
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Episode 43: ADM for June 14, 2022: June 14th Primaries for SC, ND, NV & ME
June 14th Primaries for SC, ND, NV & ME Todays Links: Articles South Carolina: "What you need to know before primary day in South Carolina" North Dakota…
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Episode 42: ADM for June 13, 2022: SCOTUS Allows Undated Ballots, but Dissent Shows Some Justices Unfriendly to Voters
SCOTUS Allows Undated Ballots, but Dissent Shows Some Justices Unfriendly to Voters Today's Links: SCOTUS Decision…
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Episode 41: ADM for June 10, 2022: State AG Investigates Alleged Voting Machine Tampering by Big Lie Proponents in 11 MI Townships
State AG Investigates Alleged Voting Machine Tampering by Big Lie Proponents in 11 MI Townships Today's Links: Articles: Reuters - "Exclusive: Michigan widens…
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Episode 40: ADM for June 9, 2022: NY Legislature sends John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to the Governor
NY Legislature sends John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to the Governor Today's Links: Articles: Bronx Times - "State Legislature passes John Lewis…
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Episode 39: ADM for June 8, 2022: Intrigue, Conspiracies & Cover-Ups in Prime Time - It's Thursday's Insurrection Hearings
Intrigue, Conspiracies & Cover-Ups in Prime Time - It's Thursday's Insurrection Hearings Today's Links: Listen or watch the January 6th Committee Hearings…
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Episode 38: ADM for June , 2022: Two New Mail Ballot Rejection Lawsuits in PA | McCormick Concedes to Oz in U.S. Senate Race
Two New Mail Ballot Rejection Lawsuits in PA | McCormick Concedes to Oz in U.S. Senate Race Today's Links: Articles - Pennsylvania State Senate Primary Mail-in…
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Episode 37: ADM for June 6, 2022: Federal judge finds Native Americans Denied Voter Registration Opportunities by State of SD
Federal judge finds Native Americans Denied Voter Registration Opportunities by State of SD Today's Links: Articles: Court Rules That South Dakota Failed To…
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Episode 36: ADM for June 3, 2022: Redistricting & Voting Rights Updates from PA, NH & TX
Redistricting & Voting Rights Updates from PA, NH & TX Today's Links: Articles: PA - Pittsburgh Post Gazette - U.S. Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots…
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Episode 35: American Democracy Minute for June 2, 2022: RI No-Excuse Absentee Bill Pending; Two Big Lie Bills Defeated in AZ
RI No-Excuse Absentee Bill Pending; Two Big Lie Bills Defeated in AZ Today's Links Articles on Rhode Island's No Excuse bill: Narragansett Times, Providence…
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Episode 34: American Democracy Minute for June 1, 2022: Undated Ballots Case Impacts PA U.S. Senate Race
Undated Ballots Case Impacts PA U.S. Senate Race Today's links: Articles: Phildelphia Enquirer; NPR; Associated Press Ways to take action: ACLU Pennsylvania…
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Episode 33: American Democracy Minute for May 31, 2022: NH Governor Vetoes Two Gerrymandered Congressional Maps
Today's Links: Articles - InDepthNH, Concord Monitor Fair Maps Advocacy Groups in NH - Open Democracy Action, ACLU NH, League of Women Voters NH You’re…
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Episode 32: American Democracy Minute for May 30, 2022: On Memorial Day, Remembering our Fallen Soldiers - and Teachers
You’re listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people. On Memorial Day, some thoughts about civic duty. As we know…
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Episode 31: American Democracy Minute for May 27, 2022: Redistricting Updates for OH, NY, KS & AK
Redistricting Updates for OH, NY, KS & AK Today's Links: Articles- Ohio, New York, Kansas, Alaska How Partisan Gerrymandering Limits Voting Rights You’re…
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Episode 30: American Democracy Minute for May 26, 2022: The Big Money Spent by the Gun Lobby since Sandy Hook
The Big Money Spent by the Gun Lobby since Sandy Hook Today's Links: Articles: Open Secrets "Gun rights groups set new lobbying spending record in 2021" The…
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Episode 29: American Democracy Minute for May 25, 2022: Oklahoma Adds Layer of Complexity to Absentee Voting, Gives Legislature More Power on Elections
Oklahoma Adds Layer of Complexity to Absentee Voting, Gives Legislature All Power on Elections Today's Links: Oklahoma passes new laws - Making use of absentee…
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Episode 28: American Democracy Minute for May 24, 2022: American Democracy Minute for May 24, 2022: Georgia Voters Defy New Voting Restrictions, Set Records for Early Voting
Georgia Voters Defy New Voting Restrictions, Set Records for Early Voting Today's Links: Article: Georgia Recorder Voter Guides for May 24th Primaries…
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Episode 27: American Democracy Minute for May 23, 2022: Federal Appeals Court on Undated Ballots May Protect PA Voters
Federal Appeals Court on Undated Ballots May Protect PA Voters Today's Links: Articles: Philadelphia Inquirer, ACLU Pennsylvania Groups working on the Freedom…
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Episode 26: American Democracy Minute for May 20, 2022: FEC Deadlocks on Trump Campaign Payments to Family-Controlled LLC
FEC Deadlocks on Trump Campaign Payments to Family-Controlled LLC Today's Links: Articles: Business Insider, Associated Press, Campaign Legal Center…
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Episode 25: American Democracy Minute for May 19, 2022: FEC v. Cruz SCOTUS Ruling on Campaign Finance
FEC v. Cruz SCOTUS Ruling on Campaign Finance Today's Links: SCOTUS Opinion Articles on FEC v. Cruz: Talking Points Memo, Election Law Blog, The Guardian…
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Episode 24: American Democracy Minute for May 18, 2022: Redistricting Whiplash in NY, FL & NH
Redistricting Whiplash in NY, FL & NH Links for Today: New York - NBC article on new court Congressional map, Common Cause New York Florida - Miami Herald…
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Episode 23: American Democracy Minute for May 17, 2022: Kansas Courts Review Legislature's Gerrymandered State & Congressional Maps
Kansas Courts Review Legislature's Gerrymandered State & Congressional Maps Today's Links: League of Women Voters Kansas Kansas Reflector article on the May 16…
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Episode 22: American Democracy Minute for May 16, 2022: Campaigns Using "Red Boxing" to Coordinate with Super PACs
Today's Links The Campaign Legal Center - "Voters Need to Know What “Redboxing” Is and How It Undermines Democracy" NH Public Radio - In N.H., Pro-Fiorina…
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Episode 21: American Democracy Minute for May 13, 2022: Legislatures and Courts Scramble to Finish Maps in NY, MO & FL
Legislatures and Courts Scramble to Finish Maps in NY, MO & FL Groups working on redistricting n New York, Missouri & Florida New York: Common Cause New York…
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Episode 20: American Democracy Minute for May 12, 2022: A Mixed Bag of Redistricting Updates from OH, SC & NH
A Mixed Bag of Redistricting Updates from OH, SC & NH Check out organizations working on redistricting in our featured states today: Ohio: Fair Maps Ohio South…
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Episode 19: American Democracy Minute for May 11, 2022: What's a "Wet Signature," and why does it matter for elections?
What's a "Wet Signature," and why does it matter for elections? Today's Links from Democracy Docket: The Little Known Rule That Makes It Harder to Register to…
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Episode 18: American Democracy Minute for May 10, 2022: Why should you vote in your state's primary?
Today's Links: Fair Vote: Voter Turnout 101 Public Affairs Council: Are Primary Voters Really Extreme? Federal Voting Assistance Program - Upcoming Primaries…