American Democracy Minute

Nov 06 2024 646 ep. 1 mins 3
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A 90-second radio report and podcast which keeps you informed of the key democracy issues in the U.S.   Visit us at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org, on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter @democracyminute.   The American Democracy Minute is the successor to the Open Democracy Minute, produced from 2019 to 2022 and focused on NH democracy issues.   

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Episode 646: High Turnout of Conservative Voters Also Led to Losses for Democracy Reform in Ohio, Nevada, Colorado and Potentially Alaska

Nov 06 2024 1 mins  
The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 7, 2024High Turnout of Conservative Voters Also Led to Losses for Democracy Reform in Ohio, Nevada, Colorado and Potentially AlaskaDemocracy reform-related citizen ballot initiatives failed November 5th, as high turnout of GOP voters and deceptive messaging overwhelmed a citizen-led redistricting commission, open pri

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Nov 05 2024 1 mins  
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Nov 04 2024 1 mins  
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Nov 03 2024 1 mins  
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Episode 642: U.S. Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Purge of Alleged Non Citizen Voters Only Days Before the Election, Ignoring Established Federal Law

Oct 31 2024 1 mins  
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Oct 30 2024 1 mins  
The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Oct. 31, 2024If Your Mail-In or Absentee Ballot is in the Mail, Here’s How to Track It.  If it’s Not, Hand Delivery to Your Election Office or Drop Box is a Safer Bet.  Time has run out for mailing a mail-in or absentee ballot, but if it’s already mailed, there are tools for tracking its status.  If i

Episode 640: Updates on Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia Voting Rights Appeals and Decisions Just Days Before the Election

Oct 29 2024 1 mins  
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Oct 28 2024 1 mins  
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Oct 27 2024 1 mins  
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Oct 24 2024 1 mins  
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