American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 15, 2025

Missouri Legislature Passes New Gerrymandered Congressional Map with One More GOP Seat and Moves to Quash Future Citizen Ballot Initiatives
The Missouri Senate approved a new mid-decade Congressional map Sept.12th, manipulated to gain one more GOP seat and preserve a majority in the U.S. House. To make sure voters don’t override such partisan bills, it also passed a constitutional amendment proposal to make citizen ballot initiatives harder to win.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

American Democracy Minute - Missouri’s Special Session was Called to Gerrymander Another GOP Seat, But There May Be More Voter Suppression Ahead
Missouri Independent - Missouri lawmakers pass gerrymandered congressional map, initiative petition limits
ACLU - Missouri Voters Challenge Mid-Decade Redistricting Effort
Jackson County Circuit Court (via ACLU) - Wise v. Missouri
People Not Politicians Missouri -What Missourians Need to Know About Politicians’ New Radical Gerrymandering Proposal
NPR - After Missouri, what state is next? A redistricting race started by Trump continues

Groups Taking Action:

People Not Politicians Missouri, ACLU Missouri, Campaign Legal Center

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your State

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