There is a debate about who deserves a say in the country and the rights that come with it.
Voting is viewed differently by liberals and conservatives, with liberals seeing it as dividing power and conservatives seeing it as choosing the best answer.
There has been a historical tradition of viewing voting as a way to prove worth and qualification.
The idea of restricting voting based on property ownership or literacy tests has been supported in the past.
These different perspectives on voting can overlap and lead to similar outcomes.
We consider democracy a fundamental American value, but the reality is that we haven't been truly democratic for as long as our country has existed. Not only is the right to vote not constitutionally protected, but it also faces constant attacks from anti-democratic campaigns funded by billionaires, aiming to make voting more difficult. This week, Adam is joined by Rick Hasen, a UCLA professor of law, to uncover the genuine threats to elections and explore potential solutions. Find Rick's book at factually.com/books