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MWEG provides learning resources, along with official statements and calls to action, to help our members become more informed and prepared for civic engagement.

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Sabbath Devotional: Efforts in Peacemaking

May 22, 2022

As we love our neighbors and see them as God does, we acknowledge their humanity and build the beloved community together.

Call to Action: End Using Title 42 as Border Immigration Policy

May 10, 2022

Instead of rule by executive order and misapplied policy, members of Congress can work toward ethical, common-sense immigration policy.

Six ways journalists minimize bias

May 9, 2022

Which journalist do you see as examples of these six strategies? Journalists are biased, yes. They bring their own opinions, ideas, and backgrounds, but credible journalists also bring professional training, a code of ethics, and years of experience. Swipe read more about what sets professional, reliable journalists apart.

Earth Day Call to Action: Thank Elected Officials for the Environmental Provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

April 20, 2022

We are at a critical juncture for taking effective action and implementing policy to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Let’s Talk About Bots, Cyborgs, and Other Fake Accounts

April 18, 2022

Social media is a convenient place to connect with people and news sources. It’s also an easy place to infiltrate with bots, cyborgs, and fake accounts. These accounts might just seem annoying, but they are having an impact on what you see online, and they are becoming increasingly difficult to identify.

Methane Matters: Let's Learn Why

April 12, 2022

Urgent steps must be taken to reduce methane emissions this decade, which could rapidly reduce the rate of warming.

Let's Talk About Trolling

April 4, 2022

Being a peacemaker requires recognizing another's humanity and speaking truth with respect and compassion–even online. Unfortunately, most of us have seen instances where hurtful or harmful remarks were left in the comments section. Learn what you can do if you or others are being targeted online by clicking through the slides.

A Primer on the Utah Fair Districting Litigation

April 1, 2022

Independent, nonpartisan redistricting commissions represent one way to create fair districting through a transparent and neutral process.

2022 MWEG Spring Conference: Small Acts, Big Impacts

March 31, 2022

In March 2022 MWEG hosted our spring conference — "Small Acts, Big Impacts." Video recordings are available on MWEG Central.

Official Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government on Fair Districting Litigation in Utah

March 17, 2022

MWEG joins the League of Women Voters of Utah and seven plaintiffs in a suit challenging congressional maps drawn by the state Legislature.

Thoughts on the Importance of the Freedoms of Press and Speech

February 21, 2022

Even with an often adversarial relationship with the press, many presidents have been outspoken about the importance of the First Amendment. Click through the slides to see what some of them had to say about why a free press is paramount.

Climate Change Policy Options

February 15, 2022

As legislative sessions are open in many states, we are offering an overview of some environmental policies that may be on the table.

The Afghan Adjustment Act: Frequently Asked Questions

February 7, 2022

We call for a clear pathway to legal permanent residency and a right to work for our new neighbors with the Afghan Adjustment Act.

5 Ways to Diversify your News Sources

February 7, 2022

Be a conscious consumer. Diversify your media diet. Click through the slides to discover how to make your newsfeed a resource for the perspectives you might be missing!

Why Expertise Matters

January 31, 2022

Misinformation thrives where the consensus of experts is ignored, misinterpreted, or replaced with the opinions of a few outliers. The past few years have really emphasized the importance of knowing where and who your information comes from.



Read the slides to understand more about what you can do to be an informed consumer.

Sabbath Devotional: Repairing the Breach

January 23, 2022

We must actively repair and strengthen our relationships and communities to participate in the gathering of Israel and the building of Zion.

Call to Action: Stand With Women Across the U.S. for a Day of Policy Action for the Violence Against Women Act

January 18, 2022

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is bipartisan legislation that provides protections for women and children suffering from violence.

Official Statement on the January 6 Anniversary

January 6, 2022

We must redouble our commitment to the principles that make America flourish — chiefly, the right to self-government and the rule of law.

How Misinformation Works

December 13, 2021

Learn about how misinformation works.

Updating the Electoral Count Act of 1887

November 30, 2021

The Electoral Count Act (ECA) of 1887 sets out the process of casting and counting electoral votes after a presidential election.

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