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American Democracy Minute for July 8, 2022: Massachusetts’ Republican Governor Signs Bill to Expand Early Voting & Mail Voting, Extend Voter Registration Dates

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022

With so much bad democracy news lately, we’re happy to share good news from Massachusetts, where Republican Governor Charlie Baker has signed new legislation which expands early voting, expands voting by mail, and extends the voter registration deadline before an election.

American Democracy Minute for July 1, 2022: Missouri Governor Signs Omnibus – and Ominous – Voting & Elections Bill

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

Earlier this week we mentioned that the Missouri legislature had passed an omnibus–and ominous– voting and election bill, and that pro-voter groups and election officials were not happy with the additional barriers to voting and burdens to election workers. That bill was signed Wednesday by Republican Governor Mike Parson.

American Democracy Minute for June 29, 2022: Voting Rights Updates from DC, DE, MO, & LA – Some are Good News for a Change

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

We have some voting rights updates for you from Washington, DC, Delaware, Missouri, and Louisiana, some of it good news for a change. We have links to articles and groups taking action.

American Democracy Minute for June 20, 2022: NM, NH & LA Court Updates on Election Subversion, Voter Suppression & Gerrymandering

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

Quick updates on court action on election subversion, voting rights and redistricting in the states of New Mexico, New Hampshire and Louisiana.

American Democracy Minute for June 13, 2022: SCOTUS Allows Undated Ballots, but Dissent Shows Some Justices Unfriendly to Voters

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022

We told you earlier this month about the undated ballot case in Pennsylvania, and that it COULD have national implications. The U.S. Supreme Court has now lifted its temporary stay, but there are now more indications that the court may not be a friend to the American voter.