Question 1

What is MWEG?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Are you affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Why do you still use “Mormon” in your name?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Are you truly nonpartisan?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

What specific issues do you focus on?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How does MWEG choose its advocacy areas and which legislation to support?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Where can I find your official positions on issues?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What are MWEG's sources of funding?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Where can I learn about MWEG's involvement in Utah's fair districting?

Accepted Answer

We've put together information about fair districting, including timelines and specific FAQs, on our website.

Question 10

Can only women join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. MWEG is a unique space run by women, for women. We build programs and advocacy opportunities around the remarkable skills of women, and we offer spaces for women to lead and share their voices. We believe there is tremendous power in sisterhood, and we draw on a long tradition of Latter-day Saint female strength and activism. Men who want to support our work can share our materials and messages, participate in our calls to action, donate, sign up for our newsletter, or support us in other ways.

Question 11

Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to join MWEG?

Accepted Answer

MWEG membership is open to women who are U.S. citizens or who currently reside in the United States. Because our advocacy and resources are rooted in U.S. law and civic life, we limit membership to ensure members can fully participate and engage in our mission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MWEG?

Are you affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

Why do you still use “Mormon” in your name?

Are you truly nonpartisan?

What specific issues do you focus on?

How does MWEG choose its advocacy areas and which legislation to support?

Where can I find your official positions on issues?

What are MWEG's sources of funding?

Where can I learn about MWEG's involvement in Utah's fair districting?

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