Episode 854: Missouri’s Special Session was Called to Gerrymander Another GOP Seat, But There May Be More Voter Suppression Ahead

The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Sept. 4, 2025Missouri’s Special Session was Called to Gerrymander Another GOP Seat, But There May Be More Voter Suppression AheadWe reported recently on the Missouri governor’s call for a special legislative session to gerrymander another GOP Congressional seat.  What didn’t make the headlines was the governor’s additional request to make the citizen ballot initiative process harder, and limit the power of the voters to check a hyperpartisan legislature.Some podcasting platforms strip out our links.  To read our resources and see the whole script of today’s report, please go to our website at https://AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgToday’s LinksArticles & Resources:Governor Mike Kehoe - Governor Kehoe Announces Special Session on Congressional Redistricting and Initiative Petition ReformBallotPedia - Laws governing the initiative process in Missouri  KSHB - Changes to initiative petition process may have more impact amid redistricting fightKRCG - Nonpartisan coalition speaks out against Governor Kehoe's congressional redistricting planGroups Taking Action:Respect Missouri Voters, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center,  Missouri NAACPRegister or Check Your Voter Registration:U.S. Election Assistance Commission – How to Register And Vote in Your StatePlease follow us on Facebook and Bluesky Social, and SHARE! Find all of our reports at AmericanDemocracyMinute.orgWant ADM sent to your email?  Sign up here!Are you a radio station?  Find our broadcast files at Pacifica Radio Network's Audioport and PRX#News #Democracy  #DemocracyNews #Missouri #CitizenBallotInitiative #FreedomtoVote