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Principles Matter â Faith
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. Does faith have a role to play in politics? In a democracy, it does. But letâs be precise about what that means. âWe claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.â â Articles of Faith 1:11 Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our democracy, allowing people to live in civic harmony with one another without sacrificing their convictions. Throughout our history, religious leaders and faith communities have played crucial roles in building a more perfect union. The Constitution…
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Call to Action: Commit to Accept Election Results
With the 2024 presidential election less than two weeks away, many are feeling deep apprehension about how the electoral process will play out. We can feel confident, however, knowing that over the past four years, public servants, elected officials, and the American people have worked tirelessly to shore up the institutions, infrastructure, and systems that have ensured our freedom and protected our liberties for more than 200 years. These efforts have resulted in the most secure and safe elections in our nation’s history. Certainty in elections has sustained our country through wars, economic downturns, social unrest, and political transitions. Even when we are deeply divided, our reliance on an election’s outcomes…
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Official Statement on the Upcoming Election
The United States of America has a storied history of self-governance. The once-radical idea that âwe the peopleâ can select our own government representatives is empowering. For nearly 250 years, our remarkable democratic republic has persisted and continued to align itself more closely with these ideals. What does a âgovernment of the people, by the people, for the peopleâ mean? It means citizens can choose what we want our government to look like. We have the opportunity to elect officials who will reflect the values we hold dear. Through our votes, we choose the political environment of our nation. In recent years, a subset of our elected officials and candidates…
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Principles Matter â Freedom
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value freedom? âFreedom is never absolute . . . it must always be contained within the framework of other peopleâs freedom.â â Eleanor Roosevelt What is freedom? Freedom is a balance between rights and responsibilities that allows each person and our democracy as a whole to flourish. In the United States, we enjoy civil liberties and political rights, and we are responsible to uphold those freedoms for others. What is at stake? The U.S. stands for freedom, offering citizens the right to âlife, liberty, and the pursuit of happinessâ and a government that represents and…
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Principles Matter â Equality
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value equality? âWe hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.â â The Declaration of Independence What is equality? We are all “alike unto God.â Democracy puts equality into practice. Equality means every citizen can participate in the political process and has a right to freedom, peace, and justice â not just in word but in action. What is at stake? People matter. We all deserve to be treated…
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Some Ethical Questions on Project 2025
In our recent Project 2025 informational post on social media, we introduced some of the ideas proposed by Project 2025 as well as the concerns this proposal raises. As Mormon Women for Ethical Government, we believe diversity of thought is an important ingredient in a vibrant democracy. A healthy democracy follows deliberative processes that facilitate productive disagreement and allow voters to have their voices heard, provide input and feedback to influence legislation, and participate in a robust public system that promotes broad representation of views. A basic overview of Project 2025 Project 2025, a document outlining a sweeping reform of American government, has been created and published by the Heritage…
