Democracy Truth Podcast

In this episode, the League of Women Voters of Arizona explains what Arizona independent (also known as unaffiliated) voters must do to get their voices heard. First, there is a discussion of what it means to be an independent voter.  Next, independent voters are told what they must do to get ballots for each type of election (primary election, presidential preference election, and general election). Finally, since election laws ch...

This podcast is about mail-in voting in Arizona. Details about the process covered in this podcast include: 1) how to receive an early ballot, regardless of party affiliation or no affiliation; 2) early voting as an out-of-state student or part-time resident; 3) measures taken to keep early voting safe and fraud-proof; 4) the convenience of early voting, and more. Should you want more information after listening to any of the Trut...

This episode is about Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) and how the help protect voter rolls and maintain with election integrity.

Sources of Information

Center for Election Innovation Researchhttps://electioninnovation.org/

ERICstates.org https://ericstates.org/

Influence Watch https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/electronic-registration-information-center-eric/

Votebeat https://www.votebeat.org/23045551/eri...

This podcast episode discusses one of the best ways for individual voters to truly get their voice heard in our democratic process, i.e., voting in primary elections. The more participation there is in primary elections, the less power is given to political extremism, resulting in more equitable representation.

• Spark Report: “Why Primaries Matter and What to Do About It https://drive.google.com/fil...

This podcast episode explores ballot measures, also known as propositions, in Arizona, explaining the different types, the process involved in getting them on the ballot, and how voters can stay informed before casting their vote.

Sources

Arizona Constitution Article IV, Part 1 Section 1-16.

Arizona Secretary of State Website https://azsos.gov/.

Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/List_of_Arizona_ballot_measur

Resources

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This podcast episode discusses one of the best ways for individual voters to choose the government, today and tomorrow, that most directly impacts their lives. By voting on down-ballot races, the voter chooses local leadership and speaks out about local issues that impact them daily; these local leaders can then very likely move into state and national leadership. It is one of the best ways to make YOUR voice heard!

NOTAS DEL EPISODIO:

En este episodio, la Liga de Mujeres Votantes de Arizona explica cómo registrarse para votar. Primero, discutimos quién tiene permiso legal para votar. Luego brindamos consejos para estudiantes de otros estados y visitantes de invierno para ayudarlos a determinar dónde deben registrarse. A continuación, describimos el proceso para completar el formulario de registro, incluidos los métodos legalmente aceptados pa...

VOTE411: Your Guide to Informed Voting

VOTE411.org, an unbiased  tool for all things related to voting, is revealed.  Here you will find how candidates up and down the ballot have responded to questions of interest to voters, and what those for and against ballot measures are saying.  This podcast explains additional candidate and ballot measure information found on VOTE411 as well as a wealth of additional resources  (such as for ...

Dive into the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and explore how natural rights, equality, and the purpose of government set the stage for revolution. This episode breaks down the Preamble and reveals why its ideas remain central to American democracy today.

Special Guest Panelists: Fabulous college students from Arizona including League members GraceMarie Theesfeld and Emra Muslim, along with Mikah Dyer and Amy Nor...

We break down grievances about trade closures, foreign legal jurisdictions, trials overseas, and arbitrary rule in Quebec. A revealing look at economic freedom, fair justice, and the growth of American political identity.

Special Guest Panelists: Quin Works- Director of Development with Local First Arizona, and fabulous college students from Arizona including League members GraceMarie Theesfeld and Emra Muslim, along with Anusha ...

This episode focuses on grievances 11, 12, 14, 15, and 25, illustrating how military force was used to intimidate, control, and punish the colonists. We examine the dangers of standing armies in peacetime, the subordination of civilian authority, the quartering of troops, and the use of foreign mercenaries. These grievances remind us why civilian control of the military and protections for individual rights are cornerstones of Amer...

This episode unpacks how justice itself was compromised under British rule. Grievances 8, 9, and 18 expose a system where courts were obstructed, judges were controlled by the King, and trial by jury was denied. We discuss why an independent judiciary is essential to democracy and how the colonists’ experience helped shape the American commitment to fair, impartial courts.

Special Guest Panelists: Fabulous college students from Ari...

Our eighth episode brings the series to its most dramatic grievances—23, 24, 26, and 27—documenting how conflict escalated into outright war. The King declared the colonies outside his protection, burned towns, plundered coasts, forced captured colonists to fight against their own people, and encouraged violent attacks on frontier communities. We explore how these acts cemented the colonies’ decision to seek full independence and h...