Release(2.0)
Ethics Manifesto for Independent Election Analysis and Voter Education @myvoterwisdom.com
Core Mission
To empower voters through historical understanding while maintaining the highest standards of ethical data analysis and impartial research.
Research Ethics Framework
1. Data Integrity and Transparency
-
Use only verified, publicly available election data from official sources
-
Document and publish all methodologies and data sources
-
Acknowledge limitations and margins of error in all analyses
-
Maintain detailed records of data cleaning and processing methods
-
Regular peer review of analytical methods
2. Nonpartisan Commitment
-
Apply identical analytical methods across all political affiliations
-
Focus on patterns and trends rather than political ideologies
-
Exclude personal political views from research
-
Implement blind review processes for all analyses
-
Regular bias checking by external reviewers
3. Public Education Mission
-
Present findings in clear, accessible language
-
Provide historical context for all trends
-
Focus on educating rather than predicting
-
Encourage critical thinking about voting patterns
-
Support informed decision-making through historical understanding
Governance Structure
Decision-Making Protocol
The Stewardship Council
Three independent stewards with equal voting power, representing:
-
Data Ethics Steward
-
Oversees methodology integrity
-
Reviews potential bias in analyses
-
Ensures data privacy compliance
-
Monitors ethical guidelines adherence
-
-
Voter Education Steward
-
Ensures educational value of content
-
Reviews accessibility of information
-
Develops voter education programs
-
Maintains focus on historical learning
-
-
Community Impact Steward
-
Assesses impact on voter behavior
-
Monitors community feedback
-
Ensures responsible timing of publications
-
Evaluates public benefit of research
-
-
All research requires unanimous approval from stewards
-
Regular ethical impact assessments
-
Quarterly review of research impact
-
Annual review of manifesto and guidelines
Public Engagement Guidelines
1. Historical Wisdom Framework
-
Present clear historical patterns and trends
-
Highlight lessons learned from past elections
-
Share documented voter behavior insights
-
Emphasize historical context for current issues
2. Voter Empowerment Principles
-
Encourage informed participation
-
Provide tools for independent analysis
-
Support voter registration efforts
-
Share verified voting process information
3. Communication Standards
-
Clear distinction between facts and analysis
-
Transparent methodology explanations
-
Regular public feedback sessions
-
Open communication channels for questions
Research Publication Standards
1. Pre-Publication Review
-
Full stewardship council review
-
External expert consultation
-
Impact assessment completion
-
Public benefit verification
2. Timing Considerations
-
Responsible publication scheduling
-
Consideration of electoral calendar
-
Regular update intervals
-
Emergency review procedures
3. Distribution Guidelines
-
Equal access to findings
-
Multiple format availability
-
Language accessibility
-
Clear citation requirements
Commitment to Democratic Values
We commit to:
-
Strengthening democratic participation
-
Protecting electoral integrity
-
Promoting informed voting
-
Supporting voter confidence
-
Maintaining research independence
Annual Review Process
This manifesto shall be reviewed annually with input from:
-
Stewardship council
-
Public feedback
-
External ethics experts
-
Electoral scholars