This article is part of our Principled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value freedom? “Freedom is never absolute . . . it must always be contained within the framework of other people’s freedom.” — 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 “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” and a government that represents and…