Episode 1040: The Redistricting Arms Race was Fueled by Hundreds of Millions in Super PAC and 501C4 Money from Both Sides in Virginia and California

Episode 1055: ‘Vote for the best. Rank the rest. Don’t rank candidates you detest’ - Washington, DC Uses Ranked Choice Voting for the First Time

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 16, 2026 ‘Vote for the best. Rank the rest. Don’t rank candidates you detest’ - Washington, DC Uses Ranked Choice Voting for the First Time District of Columbia voters use ranked choice voting for the first time June 16 in DC’s Democratic primary.  A group which helped pass the election reform reminds voters to “‘Vote for the best. Rank the rest. Don’t rank candidates you detest.” Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: Rank the District - How to rank your ballot [https://rankthedistrict.org/how-to-rank-your-ballot] The 51st - The 51st’s D.C. voter guide [https://51st.news/washington-dc-2026-primary-election-june-16-mayor-council/#what-you-need-to-know-about-ranked-choice-voting] WAMU - Ranked choice voting is coming to D.C. elections. How does it work? [https://wamu.org/story/26/06/09/ranked-choice-voting-is-coming-to-dc-elections-how-does-it-work/] FairVote - How ranked choice voting is impacting the Washington, DC primary [https://fairvote.org/how-ranked-choice-voting-is-impacting-the-washington-dc-primary/] Opportunity DC - RCV 101 [https://www.rcvresources.org/what-is-rcv] Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - (2025) In NYC’s June 24th Primary, 11 Dems Seek Nomination for Mayor.  Ranked Choice Voting & Matching Funds Helped Give Voters More Choice. [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2025/06/23/in-nycs-june-24th-primary-11-dems-seek-nomination-for-mayor-ranked-choice-voting-matching-funds-helped-give-voters-more-choice/] Groups Taking Action: Grow Democracy DC [https://www.growdemocracydc.org/] , Campaign Legal Center [https://campaignlegal.org/press-releases/victory-dc-voters-ranked-choice-voting-semi-open-primaries-upheld-district], FairVote [https://fairvote.org/], Opportunity DC [https://opportunitydc.org/rank-your-vote-dc/] Register or Check Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State [https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state]  Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/americandemocracyminute/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/americandemocracyminute/], and Bluesky Social [https://bsky.app/profile/democracyminute.bsky.social], and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport [https://audioport.org/index.php?op=series&series=American+Democracy+Minute&] and PRX [https://exchange.prx.org/series/42434-american-democracy-minute] #NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #RankedChoiceVoting #DC #DemocracyReform #RCV

Episode 1054: FBI Raids Ohio Group Promoting Voter Registration Seeking 2020 Evidence. Staff & Volunteers Questioned, Phones and Computers Seized.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 15, 2026 FBI Raids Ohio Group Promoting Voter Registration Seeking 2020 Evidence. Staff & Volunteers Questioned, Phones and Computers Seized. The FBI raided an Ohio civil rights group June 11th in an apparent effort to find evidence of fraudulent 2020 voter registration activity.   Pro-democracy leaders around the country have condemned the action as intimidation. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: Statehouse News Bureau - Ohio voting rights group says it was raided by the FBI [https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-06-12/ohio-voting-rights-group-says-it-was-raided-by-the-fbi] Ohio Capital Journal - FBI searches offices of Ohio voting-rights group [https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/06/12/fbi-searches-offices-of-ohio-voting-rights-group/] Signal Ohio - What to know about the Ohio Organizing Collaborative after FBI searches [https://signalohio.org/ohio-organizing-collaborative-fbi-raid-cleveland-voter-registration/] OH Minority Leader Dani Isaacsohn - Leader Isaacsohn's Statement on Reports of Recent Raids of Ohio Organizing Collaborative's Cleveland Offices & Homes of Voting Rights Advocates [https://ohiohouse.gov/news/democratic/leader-isaacsohns-statement-on-reports-of-recent-raids-of-ohio-organizing-collaboratives-cleveland-offices-and-homes-of-voting-rights-advocates-145927] U.S. Rep.  Emilia Sykes - Sykes Statement on FBI Raid of Ohio Voting Rights Organization [https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/sykes-statement-on-fbi-raid-of-ohio-voting-rights-organization] OH Secretary of State's Office - June 12, 2026 -Secretary LaRose Unveils Limited Edition America 250 "I Voted" Sticker [https://www.ohiosos.gov/office/media-center/categories/press-releases] Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - Federal Judge Acknowledges ‘Problematic’ and ‘Troublesome’ Evidence for Warrant, But Still Denies Fulton County Return of Its Seized 2020 Ballots [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/05/07/federal-judge-acknowledges-problematic-and-troublesome-evidence-for-warrant-but-still-denies-fulton-county-return-of-its-seized-2020-ballots/] American Democracy Minute - The ‘Deceive, Disrupt, Deny’ Subversion Plan: After Claims of Widespread Noncitizen Voting Comes Intimidation, Disruptive Poll Watchers & Baseless Lawsuits [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2024/10/24/the-deceive-disrupt-deny-subversion-plan-after-claims-of-widespread-noncitizen-voting-comes-intimidation-disruptive-poll-watchers-baseless-lawsuits/]  Groups Taking Action: Ohio Organizing Collaborative [https://www.ohorganizing.org/theory-of-change] Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. #NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #Ohio #VotingRights #FBIRaid #VoterIntimidation #TrumpDOJ

Episode 1053: Florida Supreme Court Allows Latest Gerrymandered Congressional Map, Again Ignoring the State Constitution’s Fair Maps Amendment

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 12, 2026 Florida Supreme Court Allows Latest Gerrymandered Congressional Map, Again Ignoring the State Constitution’s Fair Maps Amendment Florida’s Supreme Court denied an emergency request by a pro-voter group June 10th to pause Governor Ron DeSantis’ congressional redistricting map. The gerrymandered map, likely flipping four liberal-leaning districts conservative, will now likely be in place for the midterm election. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: Florida Phoenix - DeSantis signs legislation making new congressional map official Florida Phoenix - Florida Supreme Court rejects emergency petition to stop DeSantis’ redistricted congressional map [https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/florida-supreme-court-rejects-emergency-petition-to-stop-desantis-redistricted-congressional-map/] Supreme Court of Florida (via Democracy Docket) - Equal Ground Education Fund, Inc., v. Secretary, Florida Department of State [https://www.democracydocket.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-06-10-Order.pdf]  Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Redistricting Bill with Four More GOP Seats; Illinois and New York Contemplate a Response [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/05/05/florida-governor-ron-desantis-signs-redistricting-bill-with-four-more-gop-seats-illinois-and-new-york-contemplate-a-response/] American Democracy Minute - Gerrymandering Arms Race Update:  FL Gov. Ron DeSantis Unveils Congressional Redistricting Plan, Gerrymandering 4 Additional GOP Seats [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/04/28/gerrymandering-arms-race-update-fl-gov-ron-desantis-unveils-congressional-redistricting-plan-gerrymandering-4-additional-gop-seats/] Groups Taking Action: Equal Ground [https://www.equal-ground.com/post/update-florida-supreme-court-sides-with-gov-desantis] Register or Check Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State [https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state]  Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/americandemocracyminute/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/americandemocracyminute/], and Bluesky Social [https://bsky.app/profile/democracyminute.bsky.social], and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport [https://audioport.org/index.php?op=series&series=American+Democracy+Minute&] and PRX [https://exchange.prx.org/series/42434-american-democracy-minute] #NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #Florida #FairMapsAmendment #FLSupremeCourt #PartisanGerrymandering #TrumpGerrymandering

Episode 1052: Convicted County Election Official & Election Denier Tina Peters Had Her Sentence Commuted. CO Gov. Jared Polis Censured His Action.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 11, 2026 Convicted County Election Official & Election Denier Tina Peters Had Her Sentence Commuted. CO Gov. Jared Polis Censured His Action. Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the 9-year sentence for Mesa County clerk Tina Peters May 15th, leading to her release June 1st.  An unrepentant Peters immediately repeated her baseless voter fraud claims, and Polis has since been censured by his party. Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources: Colorado Newsline - Colorado Gov. Polis cuts Tina Peters’ prison sentence in half [https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/05/15/polis-tina-peters-prison-sentence/] Colorado Newsline - Colorado Democrats vote to censure Gov. Polis over Tina Peters commutation [https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/05/21/gov-polis-defends-tina-peters-commutation-on-free-speech-grounds-following-censure/] Politico - Tina Peters says Democrats will ‘cheat’ in midterms [https://www.politico.com/news/2026/06/01/tina-peters-democrats-cheat-midterms-00944456] Colorado Public Radio - Tina Peters is free, but the story is likely far from over [https://www.cpr.org/podcast-episode/colorado-tina-peters-clemency-elections/] Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - CO Election Official Tina Peters Got 9 Years for Tampering with Election Machines to Prove the Big Lie.  Trump is Trying to Set Her Free. [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2025/05/08/election-official-tina-peters-was-sentenced-to-9-years-for-tampering-with-election-machines-to-prove-the-big-lie-trump-is-trying-to-set-her-free/] American Democracy Minute - Colorado Election Official Who Allowed 2020 Conspiracy Theory Activists Access to County Voting Machine Data Found Guilty [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2024/08/17/colorado-election-official-who-allowed-2020-conspiracy-theory-activists-access-to-county-voting-machine-data-found-guilty/] Register or Check Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State [https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state]  Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/americandemocracyminute/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/americandemocracyminute/], and Bluesky Social [https://bsky.app/profile/democracyminute.bsky.social], and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport [https://audioport.org/index.php?op=series&series=American+Democracy+Minute&] and PRX [https://exchange.prx.org/series/42434-american-democracy-minute] #NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #Colorado #TinaPeters #ElectionDeniers #ConspiracyTheories

Episode 1051: What Could Go Wrong with Trump’s Mail-In Voting Executive Order and The USPS Plan to Implement It? Bad Data, for One Thing.

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for June 10, 2026 What Could Go Wrong with Trump’s Mail-In Voting Executive Order and The USPS Plan to Implement It?  Bad Data, for One Thing. In our last report, we shared the U.S. Postal Service’s plans for implementing President Trump’s executive order for verifying the citizenship of mail-in voters.  The flawed data on which the plan relies may result in election chaos and voters being disenfranchised.  Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [https://americandemocracyminute.org] Today’s Links Articles & Resources:  The White House - ENSURING CITIZENSHIP VERIFICATION AND INTEGRITY IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS [https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/03/ensuring-citizenship-verification-and-integrity-in-federal-elections/] U.S. Postal Service via The Federal Register - Proposal to Comply President Trump's Executive Order: POSTAL SERVICE 39 CFR Part 111 Ballot Mail for Federal Elections [https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-10968.pdf] Brennan Center for Justice - Analyzing the President’s Executive Order on Mail Voting [https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/analyzing-presidents-executive-order-mail-voting]  Fair Elections Center - Eligible Voters at Risk: Examining Changes to USCIS’s SAVE System [https://fairelectionscenter.org/uscis-save-system-report/] Texas Tribune/ProPublica - A federal tool to check voter citizenship keeps making mistakes. It led to confusion in Texas. [https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/13/save-voter-citizenship-tool-mistakes-confusion/] Protect Democracy - The SAVE tool, explained [https://protectdemocracy.org/work/save-tool-explained/] Protect Democracy - The ‘SAVE’ Tool Could Disenfranchise U.S. Citizens [https://protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/SAVETool_Aug2025.pdf] American Immigration Council - The Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program: A Fact [https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/report/systematic-alien-verification-entitlements-save-program-fact-sheet/] Sheet Related ADM Reports: American Democracy Minute - Federal Circuit Courts Block Trump DOJ from Obtaining California and Oregon Voter Data [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/2026/01/19/federal-circuit-courts-block-trump-doj-from-obtaining-california-and-oregon-voter-data/] Register or Check Your Voter Registration: U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State [https://www.eac.gov/voters/register-and-vote-in-your-state]  Please follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/americandemocracyminute/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/americandemocracyminute/], and Bluesky Social [https://bsky.app/profile/democracyminute.bsky.social], and SHARE!  Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org [http://www.americandemocracyminute.org/] Subscribe for FREE [https://www.americandemocracyminute.org/wethepeople/about-the-american-democracy-minute-radio-report-podcast/subscribe-to-the-american-democracy-minute-podcast/] at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most podcasting platforms. #NewsAlerts #AmericanDemocracy #TrumpExecutiveOrders #USPS #SAVEDatabase #Disenfranchised