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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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Getting to Know State Attorneys General

April 2, 2025

State attorneys general play a critical role in government, impacting the lives of those they protect and preserving and enforcing laws.

What the Department of Education Does (and Does Not) — and Why It Is a Target

April 1, 2025

Consider these points about what the Department of Education does and does not do — and why it's important to learn about it.

Proclaim Peace Episode 31 // Fraternal Rivalry and the Quest for Peace: Insights from the Jaredite History with Rosalynde Welch

April 1, 2025

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Rosalynde Welch to discuss the Book of Ether.

Why you should Read Beyond the Headline

March 31, 2025

Ever shared an article, and you can immediately tell who in the comments only read the headline? It's easy to see a headline, post, or couple of slides on social media and think you know the whole story, but understanding the purpose of headlines is a good reminder of why it is important to read the full article before you comment or share.

Sabbath Devotional: Lodestar

March 30, 2025

When Christ is our lodestar, we not only can make courageous choices, but we can respond with love to those we anger and find comfort for our weary souls as we deal with the fallout.

MWEG Response to Executive Order on Changes to Federal Elections

March 28, 2025

President Trump signed a sweeping executive order claiming authority over elections the Constitution clearly grants to Congress and states.

What is Propaganda?

March 24, 2025

Propaganda is pervasive, but so is the accusation of propaganda. Where have you heard leaders call information they disagree with propaganda or where have you seen actual propaganda recently?

Swipe through the slides to better name and identify the propaganda you see on your newsfeed.

Sabbath Devotional: My Great-Grandmother's Quilt

March 23, 2025

We have a work to do, inherited from our sisters, our grandmothers, our great-grandmothers . . . and so many others. It is a work that requires many hands, and the collective optimism and creativity of a whole calvary of sisters cheerfully and anxiously engaged in doing good.

Proclaim Peace Episode 30 // Understanding the Warning Signs: Genocide Prevention Through Gospel Principles with Rachel Miner

March 18, 2025

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Rachel Miner to discuss peace building.

Sabbath Devotional: Relief Society and MWEG: Conduits for Learning and Accessing His Power to Do Good Work

March 16, 2025

Women can tap into God’s power as they do the quotidian work of mortality and as they aim to grow toward exaltation.

Sabbath Devotional: The Art of Discernment

March 13, 2025

Focusing on the core and inner self is crucial for clarity and spiritual connection.

Sabbath Devotional: Exponential Blessings

March 9, 2025

Remember how the brother of Jared followed heavenly instructions to create his unusual boats? But he recognized a design flaw: how to provide the travelers with light. The Lord explained why the Jaredites couldn’t have windows or use fire, but instead asked the brother of Jared, “What will ye that I should prepare for you that ye may have light when ye are swallowed up in the depths of the sea?” (2:25). It is intriguing to me that the Lord would provide detailed instructions for these barges...

The Strategic Value of U.S. Foreign Aid

March 5, 2025

Foreign aid isn’t just charity — it’s power. U.S. foreign aid serves as a strategic investment in national security and economic prosperity.

Proclaim Peace Episode 29 // Rejecting Violence: Mormon's Last Lecture on Peace

March 4, 2025

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason share thoughts from the last words of the prophet Mormon.

Proclaim Peace Episode 28 // From Utopia to Reality: Transforming Hearts and Communities With Andrew Bolton

February 18, 2025

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer and Patrick continue their series on Zion by diving in to the teachings in 4 Nephi.

Official Statement on Checks and Balances Amidst Executive Overreach

February 14, 2025

Democracy is not guaranteed. We call on Congress to honor their duty and provide a check on activity not aligned with the rule of law.

Proclaim Peace Episode 27 // From Ites to Unity: Creating a Tapestry of Belonging With Ashley Fraser

February 4, 2025

In this episode of Proclaim Peace, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by professor Ashley Fraser to discuss the principles of building Zion.

Rule of Law Versus Abuse of Power

February 3, 2025

In a rule of law system, the government is responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens' rights, and preventing abuse of power.

Alien Enemies Act: A Fraught and Rarely Used Law

January 28, 2025

President Trump declared he would invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deal with the “invasion” at the southern border of the U.S.

Sabbath Devotional: God Speed

January 26, 2025

Jesus took time out to rest, to withdraw from crowds, to grieve, and to pray. How do you recalibrate and find ways to live at God speed?

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