#Elections

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Oct 92 min read

Principles Matter — Democracy

T his article is part of our P rincipled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate preserve democracy? “Democratic...

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Oct 92 min read

Principles Matter — Unity

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . A principled voter asks: Does this candidate promote unity or division? E...

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Oct 42 min read

Why Principles Matter

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . Does principle matter more than policy? In a democracy, it does. “Always vote...

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Oct 22 min read

Character Matters — Preparedness

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . A principled voter asks: Is this candidate prepared? “To each, there comes in...

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Sep 282 min read

Character Matters — Empathy

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . A principled voter asks: Is this candidate empathetic? “Democracy, in its...

mwegit

Sep 252 min read

Character Matters — Trustworthiness

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . A principled voter asks: Is this candidate trustworthy? “Trust and truth aren’t...

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Sep 202 min read

Why Character Matters

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . Does the character of a candidate matter? In a democracy, it does. “In a...

Your Vote Is Your Voice — How Will You Use It?

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Sep 172 min read

Your Vote Is Your Voice — How Will You Use It?

This article is part of our Principled Voter series . Your vote is your voice. How will you use it? You’ve got a lot on your plate —...

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Apr 128 min read

A Deeper Dive: Citizens United, Super PACs, and Dark Money

In our introduction to federal campaign finance , we discussed the landmark Supreme Court case Citizens United v. FEC , which caused...

An Introduction to Federal Campaign Finance

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Apr 125 min read

An Introduction to Federal Campaign Finance

Campaign finance plays a central role in the democratic process. Elections can’t happen without campaigns, and — to state the obvious —...

A Brief Exploration of Potential Campaign Finance Reforms

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Apr 1210 min read

A Brief Exploration of Potential Campaign Finance Reforms

We have recently explored several of the core issues surrounding campaign finance that undermine accountability and transparency in our...

Navigating Political Ads: How to Be an Informed Citizen When Lying Is Legal

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Apr 128 min read

Navigating Political Ads: How to Be an Informed Citizen When Lying Is Legal

During election season, political advertisements seem to be everywhere we look. Though some of us may feel a fervent desire to ignore...

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Sep 16, 20223 min read

The Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022

Ready to participate in our Electoral Count Act call to action? Check it out here ! The Electoral Count Act of 1887 (ECA) is a...

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Sep 10, 20222 min read

Principled Voter Part 10: Principled Voter Promise