

Principles Matter — Democracy
T his article is part of our P rincipled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate preserve democracy? “Democratic...
Oct 9, 2024


Principles Matter — Unity
This article is part of our Principled Voter series . A principled voter asks: Does this candidate promote unity or division? E...
Oct 9, 2024

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...
Oct 4, 2024


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...
Oct 2, 2024


Character Matters — Empathy
This article is part of our Principled Voter series . A principled voter asks: Is this candidate empathetic? “Democracy, in its...
Sep 28, 2024


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...
Sep 25, 2024


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...
Sep 20, 2024

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 —...
Sep 17, 2024
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...
Apr 12, 2024

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 —...
Apr 12, 2024

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...
Apr 12, 2024

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...
Apr 12, 2024


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...
Sep 16, 2022
Principled Voter Part 10: Principled Voter Promise
Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our...
Sep 10, 2022
Principled Voter Part 9: Rights and Responsibilities
Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our...
Sep 10, 2022
Principled Voter Part 8: Political Violence
Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our...
Sep 9, 2022
Principled Voter Part 7: Relieving Human Suffering
Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our...
Sep 8, 2022
Principled Voter Part 6: International Cooperation
Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our...
Sep 7, 2022
Principled Voter Part 5: Environmental Stewardship
Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our...
Sep 6, 2022
Principled Voter Part 4: Ethics and Corruption
Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our...
Sep 5, 2022