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I am sure I have shared this quote or one similar to it before, but it has been on my mind again so I thought it would be worth sharing...

Many voters have limited knowledge about the candidates or aren’t aware of when local elections take place. This affects voter turnout.

Congress must push back against pocket rescission attempts and preserve its own rightful role as the branch that creates laws and controls the budget — its "one job."

Recently, in my personal life, I have experienced heartbreak on behalf of a child. Outside circumstances, the actions of others, and a...

I was recently reminded of election night. I didn't cry, but I felt like it. For the first time in my life as a voter, every single human...

Over the years, I have thought often about Frederick Douglass’ description of the injury done to the souls of his oppressors. Speaking of...

The U.S. provides foreign aid assistance to other countries to promote global peace, security, and development.

(Note: I originally wrote this six years ago and was grateful to my younger self for her words when I found them again recently). I first...

As our presidential Cabinet series continues, consider the eighth, ninth, and tenth successors to the president and their critical roles in the United States government.

As an organization committed to ethical government, MWEG opposes gerrymandering under any and all circumstances. Our position on this issue has been consistent, and it is deeply rooted in our nonpartisanship.

Several women have communicated with me about how they struggle to worship with fellow Saints on opposite sides of the political...

Evidence and scientific consensus show that both the Earth’s surface and atmosphere are warming, and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense. As citizens committed to principled civic engagement, we are called to advocate for policies rooted in long-term stewardship, intergenerational responsibility, and care for the vulnerable. The infrastructure we invest in today will shape the world our children inherit.

A woman I respect was recently interviewed by a journalist I also respect about the insufficiency of peacemaking as an approach to the...

In recent days, the president and members of his Cabinet have made unprecedented and unfounded attacks on a former president and other public officials. These have escalated into real threats of prosecution and imprisonment and were accompanied by a deepfake AI video and image portraying an arrest.

As our presidential Cabinet series continues, consider the fifth, sixth, and seventh successors to the president and their critical roles in the U.S. government. 

The presidential Cabinet consists of the vice president and the heads of 15 executive departments. It functions as an advisory body to the president of the United States.

Today, I want to share some stories that have prompted me to reflect on what it looks like to love and move in closer—inspired by the...

In this bonus episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, host Jennifer Thomas explores the challenges of political engagement in the face of slow or no change. Jennifer shares her thoughts with Julie Rose on the Uncomfy podcast, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in peacemaking.

I was revisiting Isaiah 6  this week after seeing a verse of this scripture being used in a very spiritually manipulative and divisive...

This Q&A provides basic, trustworthy information that helps us separate myths from meaning. Whether you’re new to these questions or looking to deepen your understanding, you don’t need to have all the answers to move forward with confidence and compassion. By grounding ourselves in truth and working to see others as God sees them, we can engage in more productive, faith-filled discussions about immigration — and take small, steady steps toward a more just and welcoming world.