10 minutes on democracy with jason franklin by One For Democracy

In today's episode we give our parting thoughts as we wrap 10 Minutes On Democracy.

In today's episode we discuss ProPublica’s review of 10 local election officials that refused to certify the 2022 election, a Nebraska rights restoration bill advances on a bi-partisan 6-2 vote, The New Mexico Senate passes omnibus voting bill after a GOP-filibuster killed in the final hours of the 2022 legislative session, the bill introduction deadline in Texas, third party competition rears its head again for 2024 elections, and much more!

In today's episode we discuss GOP legislators move to ban private donations to support the functions of local elections officials, Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) is under attack by election deniers, AZ - AG Mayes changes mandate of the state’s “election fraud unit” to focus on voter suppression and ballot access, prompting calls of fraud from right, Rupert Murdoch, in newly released deposition, admits to prioritizing content on the “stolen election” that Fox News knew not to be true, and much more!

In today's episode we discuss how Republican legislators in Florida have introduced a bill that would remake the state’s libel and defamation laws, the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary election drove historic turnout levels, the National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors received briefings from the FBI that they must remain hyper-vigilant about cyber and physical threats to the 2024 election, Minnesota rights restoration bill passes Senate vote, prosecution of former president Trump in Georgia for election interference may be derailed, and much more.

In today's episode we discuss Biden's Presidents Day visit to Kyviv, reflections from the National Association of Secretaries of State winter meeting in DC last week, Wisconsin holding its primary for state Supreme Court, dynamics of election deniers in GOP State Party Chair contests, Twitter released its guidelines for political ads, the Supreme Court hearing two cases that could redefine the rules of online speech and content moderation, and much more.

In today's episode we discuss Florida passing a bill expanding the authority of the state’s new Office of Election Crimes, Texas taxpayers and election administrators staring down the costs of the 2021 omnibus anti-voter bill SB 1, redistricting fight in North Carolina, South Carolina and Montana, and an update on state party elections.

In today's episode we discuss what to expect from President Biden's State Of The Union address, Minnesota “Restore the Vote” legislation, Mandela Barnes launching a PAC, updates to the voter rolls, DNC officially moves to deprioritize Iowa caucuses, the Wisconsin election in April, and much more!

In today's episode we discuss President Biden moving to end the US's COVID emergency status, questions about a potential recession, drought in the west, lawmakers in Minnesota and New Mexico moving to protect voting rights, Americano Media aiming to be the “Fox News in Spanish,” and much more.

This week we begin with an update on our show. 10 Minutes On Democracy will be undergoing some exciting changes in the coming weeks. We will now be framing the show within One For Democracy's core "Pillars of Democracy:"

This week we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day! We also discuss classified documents found in Biden's private residence, the race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court and its potential implications, the first inning of the debt ceiling negotiation, and more!

This week we discuss the impact of far right elected leaders on legislative leadership, the anniversary of January 6, voting right legislation, and more!

This week we discuss the January 6 Committee formally accusing Trump of inciting an insurrection, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and obstructing Congress’ January 6 joint session, and unanimously voting to refer the crimes to the Justice Department for prosecution. We also touch on Twitter dynamics as one of the most powerful public forums, continuing state level voting rights fights, the government funding bill, and more!

This week we discuss shifting dynamics in the Senate as Kyrsten Sinema announced she will leave the democratic party and after the conclusion of the Georgia runoff. We also touch on state voting rights, speakership power struggles, and 24 hour electoral speculation.

This week we look at the finalizing of midterms elections and brace for the Georgia runoff election. We also touch on the Trump investigations as well as the new DNC primary plan for 2024.

This week we look midterm election results, including some drama in Arizona. We also touch on how things are shaping up for the Georgia Runoff election and new out of Wisconsin as longtime GOP state Senator Alberta Darling announced she will resign effective Dec. 1, a move that will require Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to call a special election.

This week we look at the wind-down of the midterm elections, the current balance of power and the dynamics of the forthcoming Georgia runoff. We also discuss Trump/Twitter news, Attorney General Merrick Garland's announcement of the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith to oversee the criminal investigations into Trump now that he has officially announced his presidential campaign, and a number of relevant court battles across the country.

This week we look at the implications of the midterms election results. We touch on the impending Georgia runoff, House congressional races still developing, state levels results, and look forward to Presidential announcements.

This week we react to the midterm elections. We give an overview of the balance of power, issue dynamics driving turnout, other Ballot measures such as drug policy and voting, and set the stage for a Georgia runoff in December.

This week we discuss voter turnout dynamics in these midterm elections, a surge in efforts for hand counting of all ballots by conservatives, voter intimidation & violence, and of course the attack on Paul Pelosi.

This week we discuss the midterm elections and voter intimidation. We look across the landscape as races tighten and campaign messages shift for the home stretch. We also touch on court cases and their implications for the electorate.

This week we discuss a new NYT/Siena College poll stating voters believe American democracy is in peril but are apathetic about the danger, a reminder on midterm election reporting along with the expected lawsuits and court actions. And finally, yesterday the Biden administration officially launched the application for its federal student loan forgiveness program.

This week we discuss President Biden’s mass pardon of thousands of cannabis offenders, midterm races and unusual campaign voices, and looking beyond November 8th to what's shaping up to be Congress’ busiest and most intense lame duck session since the bipartisan “fiscal cliff” deal inked 10 years ago.

This week we discuss the final stretch in the midterm elections, growing concerns around poll workers, a rare bipartisan agreement about election reforms in Michigan, The Supreme Court returns, a much more!

This week we discuss ongoing divisive electoral battles and larger congressional division. We also touch on Senator Kyrsten Sinema, an Arizona Democrat, defending the filibuster, Jury selection beginning in the trial of members of the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia who were charged with seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, and hoe the Montana Supreme Court blocked two new laws – one that would eliminate Election Day registration, and another that would make the state’s voter ID law much more strict.

This week we discuss Patagonia's decision to donate their company's future to a trust which will earmark the company’s roughly $100 million in annual revenue for climate action and environmental preservation. We also touch on the outlook of the Midterms, more signs of attack on our democracy and fundamental societal agreements, a resurgence in book banning, and an update about state voting rights.

This week we discuss accountability for insurrectionists as"Cowboys for Trump" founder Couy Griffin has been removed from his Otero county commissioner role and banned from public office because of his role on Jan 6 by a New Mexico Judge. We also touch on the final primaries of the season in Delaware, New Hampshire & Rhode Island, absentee voting kicking off for the general election, how State Supreme courts to determine the future of our democracy, and much more.

This week we discuss the resurgence in support for labor unions in America, the implications of the Alaska Special Election as Mary Peltola wins with with the help of rank choice voting, republican redistricting, the Massachusetts primary, and more!

This week we discuss a momentum shift for 2022 elections as Republican hard-dollar candidates and party fundraising lag and Biden poll numbers show a small but appreciable increase. We also touch on the increase electricity prices, Arizona Fair Elections initiative being knocked off the ballot, the state takeover of Fulton County elections, and how California is close to enacting election worker protections and dropboxes on college campuses.

This week we discuss money in politics as a conservative nonprofit received $1.6B gift, primaries and Voting rights in the states, state voting rights and court decisions, and more!

This week we discuss the primaries in Alaska & Wyoming, unsettling global dynamics after a delegation of US lawmakers visits Taiwan, more drama unfolding in Trumpland in the aftermath of the FBI raid of his Mar-a-Lago estate, and more!

This week we discuss the historic passage of Inflation Reduction Act, the Value Them Both amendment being rejected by an overwhelming and surprising 60/40 margin, close primary races, Federal agents carrying out an unannounced search warrant on former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence, and much more.

This week we discuss the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the United States Postal Service announcing a new division to handle election mail, state election laws with dueling measures in Michigan, primaries this week, and much more!

This week we discuss the January 6 committee subpoenas of the Secret Service over deleted texts from the day, the collapse of the climate and health package after Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia withdrew his support, the passage of the Respect For Marriage Act, the House passing two bills to restore abortion rights, and much more.

This week we begin with the battle over choice as Biden signs an executive order instructing various agencies to explore further health and privacy protections. We also detail Biden's low approval rating, the upcoming Maryland primary, student debt, state democracy changes, and much more.

This week we continue with a strong focus on the Supreme Court. We discuss two upcoming SCOTUS cases that will be consequential for democracy, battles over the federal government's power that will likely define much of the conservative Supreme Court's future, one of June's busiest primary days and much more.

This week our focus is primarily on the courts. We begin with the Roe v. Wade decision and its broader implications for democracy and the impending focus on affirmative action as the court has agreed to hear two cases, one challenging the use of race in admissions at a public university and one at a private university. We also touch on election laws, business regulation, gun reform and much more.

This week discuss Juneteenth, the "Faces of Democracy" campaign for election integrity, an update on primary season, midterm messaging, and much more!

This week we lead with the January 6 hearings and the impressive initial viewership numbers. We also touch on the bear market economy and its effect on inflation, potential movement in congress on gun violence legislation, and democracy in action at the state level.

As we are fully in 2022 primary season, this week we discuss the primaries underway as well as ongoing developments in our economy and their possible impact on the midterms. We also touch on signature fraud in Michigan and the latest developments on the January 6 investigation.

Back from our brief hiatus there is a tremendous amount to discuss across the landscape of our democracy. We discuss economic instability and recession worries as markets continue to struggle, a not-so-promising update on redistricting, January 6th investigation developments, and what you need to know about the upcoming primary elections.

Lots to consider across the landscape of democracy this week. We discuss statewide election upheavals and legislation impacting democracy, Trump and the Republican party dynamics, and updates on redistricting in Florida and Wisconsin.

Another busy week in the landscape of democracy. We are looking at the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and its historical significance, the state of our economy and how its shaping the dynamics of upcoming elections and our democracy at large, the unionization of Amazon workers, and more news relating to redistricting in Florida.

Another busy week in the landscape of democracy. We cover updates on redistricting and gerrymandering in Maryland, Ohio and New York; state voter suppression in Florida, Georgia, Arizona and New Hampshire; the first-in-the-nation federal rank choice voting happening for Alaska’s congressional special election with 48 candidates; and the SCOTUS nomination.

While we await movement on big issues from Ukraine to SCOTUS nominations, and we skip past the Oscar slap that has occupied the headlines so far this week, let’s move to the developments in democracy today. From a look at the ongoing investigation of the January 6th Insurrection, to Biden’s budget, a Michigan “MAGA mixer”, another look at redistricting, we have a full slate this week.

This week, as we look across the global landscape of Democracy, the big issues occupying our attention include Ukraine and the SCOTUS nomination. But as LBJ referenced about the moral imperative not to deny people the right to vote, we also talk about about what's happening in on state voting rights.

We're back and there's a lot to cover as we look at the state of democracy. From the further developments and implications of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and global and domestic repercussions, to ongoing culture wars and attacks on local democracy in the US.

We're back with another busy week and a lot to cover in today’s review of key developments in democracy. We give an update on the situation in Ukraine, the primary elections and the Texas governors race, redistricting, voter suppression, and wrap on a positive note with the passing of The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act.

We're back with a packed week of topics relating to democracy both home and abroad. From the last developments on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to the circumstances surrounding the State Of The Union. We touch on the upcoming Texas primary elections, Biden's Supreme Court nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, and some under-reported developments in voter suppression and gerrymandering.

This week we're still in a waiting moment as major issues that will impact our democracy remain on the brink. The world looks on as Russia considers an invasion of Ukraine, Covid protocols begin to change and impact our economy, and of course Trump remains popular but with reason to question his longterm grip on the republican party.

This week we're in a moment of pause and waiting for major macro issues to unfold, and how that will inform the future of our democracy. Today we discuss the Trump investigation and rising financial pressure on the Trump organization. We touch on the landmark NYT vs Palin lawsuit and its potential implications for freedom of the press in our country. And finally, new proposed changes to Georgia campaign finance laws.

This week we're looking ahead to the upcoming midterm elections. Is this a moment for a Biden reset? How will redistricting play out and what are the implications of the upcoming Supreme Court nomination. We are also tracking further GOD divisions as a large group remains loyal to Trump and the big lie, while others such as former Vice President Cheney and Senator Romney vocalize their opposition. What does this mean for the future of the Republican party?

This week we're discussing how we are teaching our children about race in school. How do we talk about our legacy of race in this country? We also cover Biden's forthcoming supreme court nomination, Trump's most recent comments on overturning the election, Russian sanctions in response to troop buildup on the Ukraine border, and new data on vaccination and party affiliation.

This week we're discussing the failure in the Senate of the Freedom to Vote Act & John Lewis Voting Rights Act and its implications for both federal and state actions as well as the investigations and court cases that continue to emerge and shape our politics and democracy today.

This week we're discussing procedural drama and efforts to bring the Freedom to Vote Act to a vote in the Senate and how it possibly stalled out, plus drama on the 2024 campaign front. Here's our list:

This week, we're touching on some consistent themes as we kick off the new year:

This week, we return from a relatively quiet year end break to outline some of the make-or-break moments that are beginning to take shape:

This week, we watched momentum stall out in congress as the year comes to a close:

This week was quieter than usual as we wait for decisions to come down before the year wraps up:

This week, we’re focusing on the senate’s upcoming final session, and looking towards the gubernatorial primaries and redistricting plans capturing our attention in the new year:

This week, we’re diving into the highs and lows of local and national news as the Senate is back in session after the holiday break: 

This week, we’re taking a look at the fluctuating tension between parties, highlighting the new bipartisan infrastructure bill, but also the increasing anti-democratic tilt from Republican leadership:

This week, we’re reflecting on the tight elections from last week, and looking forward to the large impacts the infrastructure bill promises to bring: 

This week, we’re keeping an eye on Election Day and what recent global gatherings revealed about our political world:

This week we're honing in on what could be the final steps of negotiations for Biden's budget proposal:

This week we're looking at a week defined mostly by moments of political theater:

This week I’m keeping my eye on a few key issues:

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This week I’m keeping my eye on five big votes looming in Congress which will define the future of our democracy and economy in the months and years to come:

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1. Next steps in filibuster reform and its impact on the infrastructure bill