In this episode, we review the radical disparity between how our legal system treats the right to bear arms versus the right to cast a ballot.
Episode Synopsis
In this hard-hitting episode of A Template for Congress Podcast, we explore the concept of "First Class Voting." We examine the legal disparity between the Second Amendment and the right to vote, arguing that the ballot must be treated with the same "shall not be infringed" standard. With a deep dive into the 29 restrictive laws passed in 2025 and a look ahead to the 2026 midterms, we outline a progressive blueprint for federal voting protections and mobilization.
Sources
- Voting Rights and Democracy | Constitutional Accountability Center
- Securing Rights in Every Community | American Constitution Society
- Introduction to the Progressive Constitution | National Constitution Center
- John Lewis Voting Rights Act | Wikipedia
- Text - H.R.14 - 119th Congress (2025-2026) | Congress.gov
- State Voting Laws Roundup: October 2025 | Brennan Center for Justice
- MAGA Gerrymandering, Pardons, Executive Actions Signal Heightened 2026 Voting Rights Threats | The Fulcrum
- Project 2026: Trump’s Plan to Rig the Next Election | Mother Jones
- Rep. Sewell Introduces the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act | House.gov
- Podcast Structure: How to Create One + Examples and Templates | Riverside.fm
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