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American Democracy Minute

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 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,

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Episode 1019: The GOP’s Restrictive SAVE America Act...

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2026/04/26

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 27, 2026The GOP’s Restrictive SAVE America Act is Stalled, and Slipping It into a Budget Reconciliation Bill was Blocked. Is it Dead?For now, the GOP’s restrictive SAVE America Act has stalled in the U.S. Senate, blocked by the filibuster. An attempt to attach it to a budget reconciliation bill, needing only 50 votes to pass, also failed. Is it dead? Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our

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Episode 1018: Virginia Becomes the Latest State to...

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2026/04/23

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 24, 2026Virginia Becomes the Latest State to Sign on to the National Popular Vote Compact. Committed States Now Represent 222 of the 270 Electoral Votes Needed.Virginia became the 18th state to join the National Popular Vote Compact April 13th, bringing the electoral votes of committed states and DC to 222 of the 270 needed for the Compact to go into effect. It would render the presidential electoral college moot, and

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Episode 1017: Gerrymandering Arms Race Update: VA...

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2026/04/22

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 23, 2026Gerrymandering Arms Race Update: VA Voters Narrowly Approve Mid-Decade Redistricting; FL’s Delayed Special Session Starts April 28th By a narrow 51.6 to 48.4 percent margin, Virginia voters authorized their General Assembly April 21st to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts. Now it’s the Florida legislature’s turn, after Governor Ron DeSantis had delayed a special session.Some podcasting platforms strip

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Episode 1016: Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Suit...

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2026/04/21

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 22, 2026Federal Court Dismisses DOJ Suit Demanding Rhode Island’s Personal Voter Data. The Administration is 0-5 Against States Refusing to Comply.A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice demand that Rhode Island turn over its voter data, including sensitive personal information. April 17th’s decision is the fifth such defeat for the Trump DOJ. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our

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Episode 1015: The Trump DOJ Demands 2024 Voting...

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2026/04/20

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 21, 2026The Trump DOJ Demands 2024 Voting Records from Detroit and Wayne County. Michigan’s AG Says the Justification is Baseless.In a letter April 14th, Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon gave 14 days for Wayne County, MI’s county clerk to produce ballots, ballot receipts and ballot envelopes from the 2024 election. As justification, DOJ cites a handful of closed investigations from 2020 and 2024 from the

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Episode 1014: Trump Campaign Lawyer John Eastman’s...

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2026/04/19

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 20, 2026Trump Campaign Lawyer John Eastman’s Disbarment Upheld in California Supreme Court, but an Appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court is Likely John Eastman, the alleged architect of the effort to overturn the outcome of the 2020 election in Congress, had his disbarment upheld by the California Supreme Court April 15th. His attorney says Eastman, previously pardoned by President Trump, will appeal to the U.S. Supreme

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Episode 1013: Until Recently, Wisconsin was One of...

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2026/04/16

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 17, 2026Until Recently, Wisconsin was One of the Most Heavily Gerrymandered in the Country. Gov. Tony Evers Hopes to Permanently Change That.Under former GOP Governor Scott Walker, Wisconsin became one of the most partisan gerrymandered states in the country for almost 15 years. His successor, Democratic Governor Tony Evers, wants to amend the state constitution to make sure it never happens again.Some podcasting

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Episode 1012: Half of Americans are Concerned...

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2026/04/15

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 16, 2026Half of Americans are Concerned President Trump May Use the Military to Seize Ballots or Election MachinesA head-turning new poll released April 6th found 49% of Americans are concerned that President Donald Trump will order the military to seize ballots and voting machines during the 2026 midterms. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report,

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Episode 1011: New Survey Finds Election Officials are...

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2026/04/14

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 15, 2026New Survey Finds Election Officials are Worried About Midterm Election Interference, Replacing Lost Federal Funding, and Their Safety & SecurityAn annual poll of election officials just updated by the Brennan Center for Justice April 13th shows half of those surveyed worry about election interference by political leaders, and 75% say cuts in federal election funding have not been replaced by local or state

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Episode 1010: Virginia’s Special Election is April...

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2026/04/13

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 14, 2026Virginia’s Special Election is April 21, a Limited Constitutional Amendment Allowing Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting; Polling Shows It’s CloseVirginia voters head to the polls April 21st to weigh in on a constitutional amendment authorizing mid-decade redistricting – a response to additional red-state congressional seats requested by President Donald Trump. Polling shows it’s close, and millions are

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Episode 1009: CA Supreme Court Halts Sheriff’s Prop....

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2026/04/12

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 13, 2026CA Supreme Court Halts Sheriff’s Prop. 50 Ballot Investigation; Unsealed Warrant Affidavits Show Election Denier Group Provided the ‘Evidence’ The California Supreme Court temporarily halted a Riverside County sheriff’s investigation into the 650,000 Proposition 50 redistricting referendum ballots he seized last month. Unsealed “evidence” used to secure the warrant confirms it came from an election-denier

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Episode 1008: New Expert Analysis Finds Fringe Report...

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2026/04/09

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 10, 2026New Expert Analysis Finds Fringe Report Apparently Used to Justify the Fulton County, GA 2020 Ballot Seizure is Not CredibleA fringe report apparently used by the FBI as the basis for the January 28th seizure of Fulton County, Georgia’s 2020 ballots is not credible, according to new independent expert analysis released April 8th. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our resources and see the

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Episode 1007: NH’s GOP Governor Signs Bill...

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2026/04/08

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 9, 2026NH’s GOP Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Student IDs as Voter ID, a Long Sought-After Tool to Make It Harder for Students to Vote With Governor Kelly Ayotte’s signature, New Hampshire became the latest GOP-led state to ban use of student IDs for voting purposes. It’s a long sought-after tool to make voting harder for high school and college students, despite no evidence of misuse. Some podcasting platforms strip

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Episode 1006: State Democracy Briefs on CA Sheriff’s...

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2026/04/07

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 8, 2026State Democracy Briefs on CA Sheriff’s Illegal Seizure of Ballots and a Court-Ordered Resentencing of CO County Election Official Tina PetersWe’re bringing you some state democracy news briefs today, including on the California county sheriff who seized over 600,000 ballots based on conspiracy theories, and a court-ordered resentencing of a former county clerk in Colorado who allowed access to her county’s voting

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Episode 1005: Georgia House & Senate Sessions Expire...

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2026/04/06

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 7, 2026Georgia House & Senate Sessions Expire Without a Fix for Ballot QR Codes. A Special Session May Be Needed to Meet a July Deadline.The Georgia legislature’s term ran out before passing an election bill removing QR codes from ballots. It may require a special session to fix before the midterms.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report,

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Episode 1004: Trump Executive Order on Mail-In Voting...

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2026/04/05

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 6, 2026Trump Executive Order on Mail-In Voting Spurs Five Lawsuits from States, Pro-Democracy Groups, Civil Rights Groups and the Democratic PartyPresident Donald Trump’s March 31st executive order obstructing mail-in voting spurred five lawsuits from 23 states, 2 coalitions of pro-democracy groups, 2 coalitions of civil rights groups and the Democratic party. The suits universally argue that the constitution does not

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Episode 1003: Florida Governor Signs State Version of...

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2026/04/02

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 3, 2026Florida Governor Signs State Version of the Restrictive SAVE America Act. Pro-Voter and Civil Rights Groups Sued Within Minutes.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 991 April 1st, a state version of the still pending SAVE America Act. Within minutes of the signing, multiple pro-voter groups sued, arguing it violates the U.S. Constitution, and harms thousands more eligible voters than prevents the rare

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Episode 1002: Trump Issues Executive Order Attempting...

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2026/04/01

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 2, 2026Trump Issues Executive Order Attempting to Federalize Mail-In Voting Rules and Establish ‘State Citizenship List’. It’s Beyond His Authority.President Trump issued an executive order March 31st attempting to impose strict federal mail-in voting rules. The order ignores multiple recent court rulings making clear he does not have authority over election administration. Some podcasting platforms strip out our

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Episode 1001: New Jersey Assembly Advances ‘John R....

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2026/03/31

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for April 1, 2026New Jersey Assembly Advances ‘John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act.’ If Passed by the Senate and Signed, It Becomes the 10th State VRAThe New Jersey Assembly advanced the “John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act” March 23rd on a 53 to 20 vote. If passed by the senate and signed as expected, New Jersey would become the 10th state to pass a state voting rights act.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links. To read

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Episode 1000: Elections Expert Testifies in DOJ...

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2026/03/30

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for March 31, 2025Elections Expert Testifies in DOJ Seizure of Fulton County, Georgia Ballots that Evidence Used to Justify the Warrant had ‘No Basis in Reality’ After the FBI seized hundreds of boxes of 2020 election records from Fulton County, Georgia in January, county officials sued to get back their ballots. Expert testimony in the case suggests the justification cited by a Trump administration official to obtain the

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