Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our society — and then vote in ways that work toward solutions. Principled voters are Golden Rule voters. They ask if their vote will harm others or leave people behind. Principled voters use their vote to protect others and create a better future. Here is one issue to consider as you become a principled voter. “We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back.” — Malala Yousafzai A principled voter first asks, “Are my candidates committed to our founding principle of equality?” Equality matters because people matter. We all…

Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our society — and then vote in ways that work toward solutions. Principled voters are Golden Rule voters. They ask if their vote will harm others or leave people behind. Principled voters use their vote to protect others and create a better future. Here is one issue to consider as you become a principled voter. “Unity doesn’t magically happen; it takes work. It’s messy, sometimes it’s uncomfortable, and it happens gradually when we clear away the bad as fast as the good can grow.” — Sharon Eubank A principled voter first…

Welcome to our Principled Voter series, which helps voters better understand the problems affecting both themselves and others in our society — and then vote in ways that work toward solutions. Principled voters are Golden Rule voters. They ask if their vote will harm others or leave people behind. Principled voters use their vote to protect others and create a better future. Here is one issue to consider as you become a principled voter. “Making sure you are registered to vote and informed on the issues may be the most patriotic thing you could ever do.” — Susan Madsen A principled voter first asks, “Will my candidates protect the votes…

What is a principled voter? It’s someone who understands the problems affecting both themselves and others in our society — and votes in a way to work toward solutions to those problems. As we head into election season, consider these questions and how your vote can impact your community and nation. Will your vote harm others or leave them behind? Which issues are most important to you? Why? What issues do you consider critical for our nation to address right now? Do you try to understand the complexities of an issue?  Why might good, well-informed people feel differently than you do? The posts below go into more depth on issues,…