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What Corruption? Trump Pardons Former KY State Senator for Campaign Finance Fraud, and May Be Preparing to Dismantle DOJ Public Integrity Section

March 16, 2025March 16, 2025

On the heels of dropped charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams under suspicious circumstances, President Donald Trump has pardoned a former Kentucky state senator serving time for federal campaign finance fraud. Trump is also reportedly preparing to restructure and downsize DOJ’s public integrity units.

U.S. Government Warns Officials in Over 100 Countries About Ongoing Russian Meddling in Democratic Elections

October 24, 2023December 28, 2023

The U.S. government sent a diplomatic cable October 20th to over 100 countries warning of Russia’s efforts to disrupt elections, including amplifying disinformation like the Stop the Steal movement here in the U.S.

American Democracy Minute for May 17, 2022: Gerrymandered Kansas Voting Maps Get Court Review

May 16, 2022May 16, 2022

Today we’re in Kansas, where redistricting map proposals are being reviewed by the Kansas Supreme Court on May 16. The League of Women Voters Kansas challenged the legislature-approved voting maps, pointing out how the new lines for state House & Senate fractured black and brown communities to intentionally weaken minority voting strength in Wichita, Olathe, Leavenworth and Kansas City, Kansas.