

Principles Matter — Democracy
T his article is part of our P rincipled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate preserve democracy? “Democratic...
Oct 9, 2024

Official Statement on Moore v. Harper and Our Commitment to the Power of the Individual Voter
Yesterday, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court protected the system of checks and balances that is foundational to our democracy. This...
Jun 28, 2023


Call to Action: Respond to the House Vote to Hold Stephen Bannon in Contempt of Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday, October 21, to hold Stephen Bannon , a podcast host who served briefly as chief...
Oct 22, 2021


Harkin Filibuster Reform Proposal
Former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin has been pushing for filibuster reform for more than 20 years. During his 30 years of public service, he...
Sep 28, 2021
Message to MWEG Members on the December 14 Electoral College Vote
In this letter to our members, we sought to inform about the Electoral College and to express our concerns about the attacks on our...
Dec 14, 2020


Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the Results of the 2020 Election
Over the last few weeks a record number of Americans demonstrated, simply by casting a vote, that they value their democracy and its...
Nov 7, 2020


Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the Importance of Counting Every Vote
During the last six months, the women of MWEG have worked tirelessly to encourage voter participation in our democracy. We have asked...
Nov 3, 2020


Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on Judiciary Independence
One of the basic institutions of our democracy is an independent judiciary — one that is free from external pressure and political...
Mar 10, 2020
Official Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government on Impeachment Acquittal and Senator Rom
February 6, 2020 Yesterday’s vote to acquit the president marks a watershed moment in our democracy, and we now have the opportunity to...
Feb 6, 2020


Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government in Response to the Senate Judiciary Comm
September 28, 2018 We are deeply grateful to Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) for his willingness to insist upon further investigation before...
Sep 28, 2018


Official Statement From Mormon Women for Ethical Government With Regard to the Brett Kavanaugh Confi
September 24, 2018 Given the seriousness of the allegations levied against Judge Kavanaugh, we call upon the members of the Senate...
Sep 24, 2018


Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on Voter Engagement and the Need to Meas
August 24, 2018 Mormon Women for Ethical Government believes that one of the basic requirements for a healthy democracy is an informed...
Aug 24, 2018


Official Statement from MWEG in Defense of Truth
As Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in our 2016 elections continues, we at Mormon Women for...
Aug 23, 2018


MWEG Op-Ed: ‘We Can Almost Hear the Fabric of Our Democracy Shredding’
Official White House p hoto by Andrea Hanks “When Trump sides with Russia over our own country, we can almost hear the fabric of our...
Jul 20, 2018


MWEG-Arizona Holds Vigil at the Border
Powerful moments at the Arizona vigil at the border wall. Participants were intently watched by border patrol agents the entire time, and...
Jun 25, 2018
Announcing Protect Family Unity Vigil in Arizona
MWEG Protect Family Unity Vigil WHEN: 6-7 p.m., Saturday June 23 WHERE: Corner of International Street and Dunbar Street ...
Jun 22, 2018
Announcing Protect Family Unity Vigil in Utah
MWEG Protect Family Unity Vigil WHEN: 6-8 p.m., Saturday June 23 WHERE: City Creek Park Salt Lake City, UT...
Jun 22, 2018


Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the Separation of Children from Their
May 31, 2018 Under the direction of the White House, the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security are engaged in the unconscionable...
May 31, 2018


MWEG Immigration Leads Travel to Washington, D.C. to Meet with Senators and Representatives
“We have worked hard and long to push for ethical, fair, and compassionate immigration reform in our country. Our members of Congress...
Feb 28, 2018
Announcing the 2018 Spring Conference for Mormon Women for Ethical Government
February 6, 2018 “A Significant Force for Good: Empowering Women in Politics and in Life” Co-sponsored by BYU’s Romney Institute of...
Feb 6, 2018