Civic Engagement

Because of insufficient transparency requirements and the rise of dark money, we don’t always know who is paying for political ads.

In March MWEG hosted our spring conference — "Rise Up, Rise Above: The Power of Peace to Transform Our Politics and Preserve Our Democracy."

In March MWEG hosted a spring conference — "A More Perfect Union: Women Building Peace and Community." Recordings are available on Central.

MWEG began advocating for an update to the Electoral Count Act in July 2021 and continued working on this until it passed in Dec. 2022.

Click through the slides to see how we follow important bills as they progress through Congress, so you can track legislation that is important to you as well

The source of government power is the people. That’s us. That’s you. Your vote is vital, and it can be the means to peaceful change.

A principled voter asks, “How do my candidates balance the tension between rights and responsibility?”

A principled voter asks, “Do my candidates demonstrate civility and promote peace when speaking about political opposition?”

A principled voter asks, “How do my candidates help relieve human suffering?” Our reaction to human suffering reflects our moral state.

A principled voter asks, “Will my candidates promote international cooperation?” National acts can reverberate far beyond borders.

A principled voter asks, How do my candidates advocate for our environment? Our environment impacts spiritual, mental, and physical health.

A principled voter asks, “Do my candidates demonstrate principles of ethical leadership?” We expect elected officials to obey the law.

A principled voter asks, “Are my candidates committed to our founding principle of equality?” Equality matters because people matter.

A principled voter asks, “Will my candidates foster unity or division?” Democracies rely on cooperation and shared vision to function.

A principled voter asks, “Will my candidates protect the votes of all citizens?” Prioritize voter access and fair representation.