Frequently Asked Questions

Mormon Women for Ethical Government™ (MWEG™) is a nonprofit organization with both a 501c(3) and 501c(4). We are a faith-based community of women dedicated to civic empowerment and engagement as we work to build a more peaceful, just, and ethical world.

You can learn more about MWEG here.

Mormon Women for Ethical Government is a private organization and is not endorsed by or affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We do, however, fully sustain, honor, and uphold the Church’s doctrines and leaders.

While most of us are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we do not in any way represent or speak for the Church. Our opinions are our own.

We do not use the name of the Church in our title because we feel strongly that it would be inappropriate for us to in any way politicize the name of Christ or imply that we are directly affiliated with the Church.

We have kept our name because it quickly communicates our faith and our purpose. We encourage all members of the Church to honor the call of Church leadership to personally use the full name of the Church when speaking of their religious affiliation.

MWEG is a nonpartisan organization, with members all across the political spectrum. We are not defined by party labels but by our common commitment to ethical government. We encourage our members to be politically active, and we do not discourage personal party affiliation. We do ask members to put country over party. MWEG will not endorse candidates or party platforms, nor will it privilege one party over another in candidate forums or other public events. Learn more about our principles of nonpartisanship here.

Our advocacy work is guided by our principles of ethical government along with thoughtful research, discussion, and strategizing. Our current areas of advocacy include: advancing democracy, immigration, environment, and family health & well-being. You can learn more about our current advocacy areas here.

While there are many worthwhile issues, MWEG has limited its focus to four areas of advocacy. We advocate for select policy and legislation that falls within those areas when it aligns with our principles and when there is a clear pathway for the efforts of our members to make an impact. We are motivated by our faith, while acknowledging that fellow Latter-day Saints hold different views on many of the issues of the day.

In our advocacy and in our discussion spaces, there are certain topics that we avoid, namely abortion, same-sex marriage, and gender transitioning. We acknowledge the strong emotional and moral pull these issues provoke. This pull has been consistently manipulated by major political parties to divide the electorate, create animosity among fellow citizens, and shield politicians from a focused analysis of their broader policy records. Setting aside these wedge issues allows us to create a space of respect, open discussion, and purposeful engagement. We encourage all members to engage with other organizations dedicated to these important policy matters as their conscience dictates.

All MWEG official statements, which reflect official positions taken by the organization, can be found here. We will always distinguish between the official positions of the organization and the personal opinions of the individuals we empower. Our members often share opinions in our discussion spaces or through op-eds, but those do not reflect an official position of the organization.

MWEG is powered by the steady, generous support of our members, volunteers, and friends. Your contributions make it possible for us to stay focused on our mission and grow programs rooted in our shared values. We also receive support from organizations that share our commitment to ethical leadership and civic engagement. All funding decisions are carefully reviewed to ensure they reflect our values, and financial reports are publicly available through our IRS Form 990s. While we are deeply grateful for all forms of support, donations never influence our priorities, positions, or programs. MWEG’s work always remains independent and mission driven.