Media Literacy
Media literacy skills empower us to be informed and principled citizens and effective peacemakers and advocates. Choose a category below to learn more.
Media Literacy Basics
Principles of Ethical Government: Overview
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MWEG’s principles of ethical government are organized around three basic concepts:
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The government’s duty to adhere to the rule of law
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The human and civil rights of all people
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The civic duties and mutual accountability of people one toward another
Principles of Ethical Government 1(a), 1(b), 1(c): Combating Corruption
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As citizens, we must be able to identify both corruption and the proper use of government power — and be willing to use our voices and our votes to support those who would use entrusted power for the good of the people and to decry corruption.
Principles of Ethical Government 1(d): Freedom of the Press
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A free press is essential to ensuring governmental transparency and accountability. Government officials have a special duty to respect the independence of journalistic organizations
Misinformation
First Amendment and the Law
