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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Finding Freedom, host John Odermatt interviews Charlie Kolean, Texas State Director for Americans for Citizen Voting, about the movement to enshrine citizen-only voting laws in state constitutions. They discuss the importance of election integrity, the bipartisan support for these measures, and the challenges faced in passing such amendments.
Charlie shares insights on how non-citizen voting occurs at the local level, the strategies used to gain support across party lines, and the impact of these laws in various states. The conversation also touches on common misconceptions, the role of naturalized citizens, and practical advice for voters. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why protecting citizen-only voting is seen as a crucial issue for the future of the United States.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome
01:59 – The Mission of Americans for Citizen Voting
03:47 – Texas Proposition 16 and Legislative Strategy
08:28 – Non-Citizen Voting: Local vs. Federal Impact
13:16 – Opposition and Misconceptions
17:29 – The Role of Naturalized Citizens
23:11 – How to Get Involved & Where to Learn More
Links
Americans for Citizen Voting: https://americansforcitizenvoting.org/
Charlie Kolean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliekolean
Washington Examiner Op-Ed: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3796292/non-citizen-voting-must-be-fixed-before-november/
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Charlie shares insights on how non-citizen voting occurs at the local level, the strategies used to gain support across party lines, and the impact of these laws in various states. The conversation also touches on common misconceptions, the role of naturalized citizens, and practical advice for voters. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why protecting citizen-only voting is seen as a crucial issue for the future of the United States.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome
01:59 – The Mission of Americans for Citizen Voting
03:47 – Texas Proposition 16 and Legislative Strategy
08:28 – Non-Citizen Voting: Local vs. Federal Impact
13:16 – Opposition and Misconceptions
17:29 – The Role of Naturalized Citizens
23:11 – How to Get Involved & Where to Learn More
Links
Americans for Citizen Voting: https://americansforcitizenvoting.org/
Charlie Kolean on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliekolean
Washington Examiner Op-Ed: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/restoring-america/patriotism-unity/3796292/non-citizen-voting-must-be-fixed-before-november/
We have a new show on Lions of Liberty! The PoliTicks Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to the standalone Politicks Podcast feed. This is the absolute best way to support the show! Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And remember, they’re all Blood Suckers!
Subscribe to John’s Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Follow the Lions of Liberty:
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