
Episode #2
Do Political Parties Actually WANT You to Vote? A Disability Advocate Exposes the Truth
️Discover why systemic flaws in election systems prevent millions of disabled citizens from casting their vote and receiving proper government support. FULL TRANSCRIPT AND MORE: https://politicalnobrainer.com/do-political-parties-want-disabled-to-vote #PoliticalNoBrainer #PoliticalAnalysis #AmericanPolitics #DisabledCitizen #DisabledVoter #LivingWithDisabilityLearn more about Hollis Peirce: https://www.21stcenturydisability.com/ Watch his podcast: Twenty-First Century Disability https://www.21stcenturydisability.com/listen⭐SUBSCRIBE for weekly political analysis that cuts through the noise: @politicalnobrainerpodcast.❓Should governments implement secure mobile voting options to ensure every eligible citizen can cast their ballot? Share your thoughts in the comments below! SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:If you are interested in sponsoring the Political No-Brainer go to: https://politicalnobrainer.com/contact/FOLLOW POLITICAL NO-BRAINER: https://politicalnobrainer.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/politicalnobrainer BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/politicalnobrainer.bsky.socialⅩ : https://x.com/polnobrainerSPONSORSHIP DISCLOSUREThis video is not sponsored. Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you if you make a purchase.TIMECODES00:00 - Intro00:40 - Mobile Voting Technology & Security01:45 - Political Parties and Voting Access06:20 - Campaign Promises vs. Policy Reality08:35 - Disability Pension Restrictions and Poverty12:55 - Government Monopolies on Medical Supplies18:30 - Return-to-Office Mandates and Accessibility Challenges24:45 - The Social Model vs. Medical Model of Disability️ABOUT THIS VIDEO:In this episode of the Political No-Brainer podcast, host Jeff Rabinowitz sits down with Hollis Pearce, a disability advocate, historian, and host of The 21st Century Disability podcast. Together, they dive into a critical American politics and policy discussion surrounding the unnecessary barriers preventing disabled voters from participating in democratic elections. They examine how current balloting methods fail vulnerable communities, why political parties are reluctant to fix system flaws, and how modern technology could easily revolutionize voter access."Disability is the minority that always gets forgotten... the hilarious thing about that is that it is the only minority that every person on this planet will be a member of at one point or another." — Hollis PeirceThe conversation broadens to analyze broader institutional failures across both American and Canadian systems. Pearce details his personal experience living with congenital muscular dystrophy, exposing how government support plans artificially restrict income and enforce economic limitations on disabled individuals. They also examine government-backed monopolies on medical devices, corporate political influence, and how rigid return-to-office policies harm individuals with accessibility needs.Through insightful political analysis, this discussion highlights the shift from the traditional medical model to a social model of disability. By addressing systemic roadblocks and government overreach, Rabinowitz and Pearce explore real-world solutions that prioritize human dignity, voter inclusion, and policy reform over partisan interests. Learn more about Hollis Peirce: https://www.21stcenturydisability.com/ Watch his podcast: Twenty-First Century Disability https://www.21stcenturydisability.com/listen





