The Alternatives to Marriage Project is committed to increasing voter turnout among all unmarried people and our married friends.  There's a lot at stake in 2010, especially about giving more unmarried people access to healthcare.

Why should I vote? 

What's on the minds of unmarried voters?

Who are my elected officials?

Why should you vote?

Why does getting married determine your access to health care, your income taxes, your social security or pension? Because politicians don't think they work for singles, unmarried partners or "non-traditional" families. Why do they ignore and disrespect us? Because we let them off the hook when we don't vote!

Too many unmarried people sat out the last election. If we had all voted, our leaders might have ended the war, reformed health care and strengthened the economy by now. Elections are decided by small margins: it only takes one person - YOU - to change the course of history.

We know you're busy. Maybe you think you don't have enough information. Maybe you're doing your own 'silent protest'. This year's election is over, but that should not discourage you from getting out the vote for 2010! You are the only person who can really decide what's best for you and your future! Think about what's important to you, your friends, your family. Then VOTE.