“The constitutional right of Utah citizens to reform or alter our government aligns with the very purposes of our democracy and with checks and balances on power — that citizens’ voices be heard in the halls of government and that we may check the power of our representatives.” -MWEG Co-executive director Emma Petty Addams and Director of Advocacy Annie Bentley Waddoups https://lnkd.in/g-zgUaey
Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Civic and Social Organizations
Riverton, Utah 272 followers
Women of faith building a more peaceful, just, and ethical world.
About us
Mormon Women for Ethical Government was founded by faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who felt the call to raise their voices in the cause of ethical government. We welcome all women who are willing to abide by our Six Principles of Peacemaking and who are comfortable belonging to an organization that is guided by faith and informed by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the doctrines of the Church. We welcome women from all over the world, but presently our efforts are focused on the United States.
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External link for Mormon Women for Ethical Government
- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Riverton, Utah
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2017
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Riverton, Utah, US
Employees at Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Updates
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MWEG Executive Director, Jennifer Walker Thomas, on how people of faith can strengthen our democracy through participating as poll workers. "This year, it is our democracy that requires an emergency response. Religious communities can and should be the first to step forward. Churches and other faith-based organizations are key non-partisan organizers in cities and towns across America, and they should take up the task of ensuring that we experience free and fair elections. Values central to our faith traditions such as hospitality and service particularly equip us to ensure a positive, smooth experience at the polls." https://lnkd.in/g38gbawe
People of faith mobilize when our country needs us. This year, democracy needs us.
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Catch the latest episode of MWEG's Proclaim Peace podcast where hosts Jennifer Walker Thomas and Patrick Mason interview guest Sarah Perkins on the holy work of peacemaking https://lnkd.in/gS6XgBrB
Proclaim Peace Season 1 Episode 13
mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org
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Huge thanks to Trevor Potter and Campaign Legal Center for their expert legal representation and to League of Women Voters for their partnership on this lawsuit. This is a big win for the people of Utah!
Breaking News: The Utah Supreme Court upheld Utah voters’ constitutional right to reform their government. "Therefore, we hold that when Utahns exercise their right to reform the government through a citizen initiative, their exercise of these rights is protected from government infringement." MWEG is a plaintiff in this lawsuit, along with the League of Women of Voters of Utah and individual plaintiffs (several of whom are MWEG members). https://lnkd.in/dns4SNZN
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Breaking News: The Utah Supreme Court upheld Utah voters’ constitutional right to reform their government. "Therefore, we hold that when Utahns exercise their right to reform the government through a citizen initiative, their exercise of these rights is protected from government infringement." MWEG is a plaintiff in this lawsuit, along with the League of Women of Voters of Utah and individual plaintiffs (several of whom are MWEG members). https://lnkd.in/dns4SNZN
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MWEG members Lisa Halverson and Melarie Wheat on why “'Mutual deference and concession' were 'indispensable' to the creation of the Constitution — and they are still indispensable to its health today": https://lnkd.in/gsSxkhCP
Opinion: Concession is essential to the health of the Constitution
deseret.com
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Catch our latest Proclaim Peace Podcast episode with episode guest Becca Kearl, Executive Director of Living Room Conversations, as she discusses building bridges through dialogue: lessons from Zeniff and Ammon https://lnkd.in/gS7J4KGs
Proclaim Peace Season 1 Episode 11
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How can ordinary Americans build peace and strengthen the rule of law in response to the Trump and Biden convictions? https://lnkd.in/g_-gcT4m
Opinion: How can ordinary Americans build peace and strengthen the rule of law in response to the Trump and Biden convictions?
deseret.com
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We love seeing MWEG members being civically engaged! One MWEG member recently had the opportunity to serve on a jury, and shared how the experience strengthened her trust in the jury system. https://lnkd.in/g2fE9a3v
What it means to serve on a jury
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In this interview with KUER 90.1 State Street, MWEG Utah Chapter lead, Melarie Wheat, discusses the importance of primaries ahead of the November general election and why Utahns should be paying attention right now. https://lnkd.in/d4WC76Uj
Utah’s hot primary summer
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