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In today's episode we give our parting thoughts as we wrap 10 Minutes On Democracy. Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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! Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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! Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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. Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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. Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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. Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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! Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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. Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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:" Strengthening our democratic structures Protecting our elections Increase civic engagement and political participation Improving the information landscape and shifting the political narrative In today's episode we discuss far right donors pledging to invest millions in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the Justice Department convicting four members of the Oath Keepers, North Carolina lawmakers file a petition to rehear a voter ID case, an update on the debt ceiling, and much more. Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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! Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

This week we discuss the impact of far right elected leaders on legislative leadership, the anniversary of January 6, voting right legislation, and more! Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy

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! Also follow along at: Onefordemocracy.org @onefordemocracy