Episode 556: U.S. Supreme Court Majority Says Trump Immunity Hinges on ‘Official’ vs. ‘Private’ Actions, and Alarmingly Expands Presidential Powers

Episode 251: ADM for April 17, 2023: More than a Minute - A Listener's Guide to the American Democracy Minute

Release Date: 04/16/2023

Description: More than a Minute - A Listener's Guide to the American Democracy MinuteToday’s LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute -  Our most recent reportsAmerican Democracy Minute -  Our Facebook Page - Follow us! American Democracy Minute -  Twitter Feed - Follow us!American Democracy Minute -  Subscribe to the Podcast!You’re listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.You may have heard us repeat the famous line from campaign finance reform activist “Granny D” Haddock:  “Democracy is not something we HAVE, it’s something we DO.”  Today we have a “User’s Guide” to the American Democracy Minute to help you DO Democracy.  In addition to our 90-second report each day, we also give you tools on AmericanDemocracyMinute.org to dig deeper.  Read the script and follow links to the in depth articles and resources we use to write the story.  Whenever possible, we’ll provide articles from local news outlets and original source material. Occasionally, we’ll do an “explainer” series, like our recent series, “Shining a Light on Dark Money,” our reports on “democracy dollars” and “matching funds” campaign finance systems, or stories on how ranked choice voting works.   Like our news stories, we’ll always give you links to take a deep dive into the subject.Are you someone who wants to take action but doesn’t know where to start?  Most days we give you links to the democracy groups taking action in your state, whether it’s the freedom to vote, money in politics, redistricting & gerrymandering and other critical democracy issues.   Consider volunteering or donating.  Democracy could really use your help.In addition to AmericanDemocracyMinute.org, you can also find us on Facebook @AmericanDemocracyMinute, on Twitter @democracyminute, your favorite podcast provider and of course THIS radio station. Thanks for being a listener, and a DO-ER of Democracy.For the American Democracy Minute, I’m Brian Beihl.Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org#Democracy  #DemocracyNews

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Episode 32: American Democracy Minute for May 30, 2022: On Memorial Day, Remembering our Fallen Soldiers - and Teachers

Release Date: 05/29/2022

Description: 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, local volunteer militias supplemented a professional military during and after the American Revolution, but there was no draft until the Civil War, when national conscription was attempted, but met with an angry public uprising.   But drafts in subsequent wars – calling men and women to do their “civic duty” continued until 1973, when military service again became voluntary.  We at the American Democracy Minute thank all those men & women who have died serving our country, whether they volunteered or were drafted.   We honor your efforts to keep our country free.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.   Our increasingly polarized and dysfunctional American Democracy has made these professions increasingly dangerous.   We owe these brave public servants a debt of gratitude, too.On Memorial Day, it’s not good enough to just fly the flag, go to a parade or leave flowers on a gravestone.   To repay the debt, you need to be involved in your local, state and federal government.  Vote.  Every time.  Volunteer for a local board.   Run for office.  Support causes that help make America a better place.   THAT’s honoring the sacrifice of our fallen.Granny D said, “Democracy is not something we have, it’s something we DO.” For the American Democracy Minute, I’m Brian Beihl.

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Episode 536: After Raising the Bar to Prove Racial Gerrymandering in South Carolina Case, the U.S. Supreme Court Reopens a 2022 Arkansas Redistricting Case

Release Date: 06/04/2024

Description: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for June 5, 2024After Raising the Bar to Prove Racial Gerrymandering in South Carolina Case, the U.S. Supreme Court Reopens a 2022 Arkansas Redistricting CaseIs the U.S. Supreme Court aiming to take yet another chop at the 1965 Voting Rights Act?  An Arkansas redistricting case has been sent back to a lower court after last week’s new rules making it harder to prove racial gerrymandering. To view the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website.Today’s LinksArticles & Resources:American Democracy Minute - (2023) Radical Decision by Appeals Court in Arkansas Case Greenlights North Dakota Appeal to Restore Maps Designed to Suppress Native American Voting Power American Democracy Minute - Federal Appeals Court Denies Rehearing of Radical Arkansas Voting Rights Act Ruling Shutting Out Voters & Democracy Groups from Bringing CasesABC/AP - US Supreme Court sends Arkansas redistricting case back to judges after South Carolina rulingDemocracy Docket - US Supreme Court Punts Case Challenging Arkansas Congressional MapSCOTUS Blog - Simpson v. ThurstonGroups Taking Action:ACLU, Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP, Arkansas Public Policy Panel Please follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #ArkansasNews #VotingRightsAct #RacialGerrymandering #RightofPrivateAction

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Episode 530: For Memorial Day, Words from Legendary Campaign Finance Reformer, Doris “Granny D” Haddock

Release Date: 05/26/2024

Description: The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for May 27, 2024On Memorial Day, Words from Legendary Campaign Finance Reformer, Doris “Granny D” HaddockOn Memorial Day, an abridged portion of a speech at the U.S. Capitol by legendary campaign finance reformer Doris “Granny D” Haddock, the 90-year-old grandmother who walked across the U.S. to bring attention to campaign finance corruption.Today’s LinksArticles & Resources:Open Democracy – Granny D Speech at the US Capitol Feb 29 2000GrannyD.org –  Videos, Quotes and Speeches from Doris “Granny D” HaddockTrailer to “Granny D Goes to Washington”Open Democracy – “The Politics of Joy (and Sacrifice):  The Fearless Walks and Historic Talks of Doris “Granny D” Haddock”Groups Taking Action:Open Democracy Action, Public Citizen, Common Cause, American Promise, Represent.UsPlease follow us on Facebook and Twitter and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#Democracy  #DemocracyNews #GrannyD #EndBigMoney #CitizensUnited

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American Democracy Project

Release Date: 09/12/2020

Description: This is a feed of pages for American Democracy Project

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10 Minutes on Democracy with Jason Franklin

Release Date: 05/01/2021

Authors: One For Democracy

Description: A weekly rundown of all things happening in American Democracy with Jason Franklin, Senior Advisor at One For Democracy.

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Program Podcast: Slavery - the Heart of American Democracy, a Hidden History of Slave Rebellion and the True Colors of Jeffersonian Democracy

Release Date: 09/23/2020

Description: Podcast for Program: Slavery - the Heart of American Democracy, a Hidden History of Slave Rebellion and the True Colors of Jeffersonian Democracy

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Democracy Talk!

Release Date: 04/28/2021

Authors: Michael Sabine

Description: Democracy Talk! is all about finding a way forward to advance democracy in the United States. As recent events have illustrated in stark detail, the practice of democracy cannot be taken for granted or placed on auto-pilot. A vibrant democracy requires active participation. Join us at Democracy Talk! to engage and better equip yourself as a participant in our American democracy!

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Open Democracy Minute

Release Date: 07/07/2021

Authors: Brian Beihl

Description: The Open Democracy Minute is a weekly 90-second broadcast on democracy issues and legislation in New Hampshire, so voters can be better informed, and how to be civically engaged.  Episodes back to 2019 can be found at https://www.opendemocracynh.org/od_minute   As Granny D said, Democracy isn't something we HAVE, it's something we DO!  

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American Democracy Lab

Release Date: 10/08/2021

Authors: Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement

Description: Referred to as the great experiment, American democracy has been tested as we strive to become a more perfect union. We have witnessed deep divides in our country and now more than ever, it’s important to be able to see things from a variety of perspectives. The American Democracy Lab podcast at Washington University in St. Louis brings together experts from different fields and backgrounds to talk about an issue or aspect of our American democracy and where different perspectives may converge.This podcast is presented by the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement.

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the cool podcast

Release Date: 09/24/2020

Authors: Kripa Sharma

Description: American Democracy Cover art photo provided by nibras al-riyami on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nabsta

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Problems in American Democracy by Thames Williamson

Release Date: 03/21/2021

Authors: Loyal Books

Description: Problems in American Democracy is a very detailed, specific explanation of some of the underlying and surface problems of a democracy system of government, particularly of the American form of democracy. Though lengthy, it is a great read for people who want to learn more about different types of government and the foundations of our own government in the United States of America.

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Democracy Nerd

Release Date: 11/30/2021

Authors: Democracy Nerd

Description: "Democracy Nerd" is a podcast that asks the question "How do we ensure a more perfect union?" This podcast shines a light on hidden and overt threats facing American democracy. Policy proposals and people-powered movements that help ensure a healthy democracy will be celebrated.

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Problems in American Democracy by Thames Williamson (1894 - 1961)

Release Date: 03/20/2021

Authors: LibriVox

Description: Problems in American Democracy is a very detailed, specific explanation of some of the underlying and surface problems of a democracy system of government, particularly of the American form of democracy. Though lengthy, it is a great read for people who want to learn more about different types of government and the foundations of our own government in the United States of America. (Summary by Allyson Hester)

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Democracy - An American Novel

Release Date: 01/06/2022

Authors: Henry Sherman Adams

Description: Not until after his death in 1918 was it revealed that Henry Adams was the anonymous author of Democracy, which had been published to great acclaim in 1880. Though the book avoids dates and the characters are fictitious, the setting is no doubt that of Washington in the 1870s, the age of Presidents Grant and Hayes. The young widow, Madeleine Lee, wealthy and independent, is the protagonist, who leaves her New York for Washington to turn her intelligence to politics and to see what makes her country tick. There she meets (among others) Senator Silas P. Ratcliffe of Illinois, one of the most powerful and influential (if somewhat uncultured) men of the capital, who is considering a run for the presidency, and who needs a wife to act as First Lady, a position that (he thinks) Mrs. Lee would admirably fill.Through the book Adams plays with the themes of political necessity, compromise, corruption -- particularly the kind of corporate domination of national politics that he saw becoming

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Why American Democracy Fails

Release Date: 09/24/2020

Authors: Mises Institute

Description: The Mises Circle in Seattle, featuring Bob Murphy, Darren Brady Nelson, Ilana Mercer, Laura Davidson, Noah Bonn, and Jeff Deist. Recorded on 14 September 2019.

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