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Advancing Democracy


Getting to Know State Attorneys General
State attorneys general play a critical role in government, impacting the lives of those they protect and preserving and enforcing laws.
Apr 2


MWEG Response to Executive Order on Changes to Federal Elections
President Trump signed a sweeping executive order claiming authority over elections the Constitution clearly grants to Congress and states.
Mar 28


The Strategic Value of U.S. Foreign Aid
Foreign aid isn’t just charity — it’s power. U.S. foreign aid serves as a strategic investment in national security and economic prosperity.
Mar 5


Rule of Law Versus Abuse of Power
In a rule of law system, the government is responsible for upholding the law, protecting citizens' rights, and preventing abuse of power.
Feb 3


MWEG Response to Jan. 6 Pardons
President Donald Trump’s indiscriminate pardons of those who participated in the insurrection on Jan. 6, fly in the face of the rule of law.
Jan 24


Presidential Power to Deploy Military Inside the U.S.
Reforming outdated laws is the responsibility of Congress, and upholding peacekeeping tradition is a responsibility of the president.
Jan 24


What Type of Government Is the United States of America?
When we understand our government’s structure under the Constitution, we are empowered to make more informed choices.
Jan 22

Civil Service and Project 2025
Project 2025 outlines a restructuring of federal government agencies to consolidate executive power.
Jan 21

The Peaceful Transition of Presidential Power
We can support the peaceful transition of presidential power by advocating for a process with wisdom and order overarching.
Jan 16


Presidential Pardons: Possibilities, Precedents, and Problems
We respect presidents who exercise their pardoning power with wisdom, care, and “prerogative of mercy," and we oppose pardons otherwise.
Jan 7


MWEG Response to the 2024 Election Results
We acknowledge with gratitude the government employees, poll workers, and volunteers who made this familiar process fair.
Nov 7, 2024


Understanding the Electoral College Today
A group of electors called the Electoral College makes the final choice for U.S. president and vice president.
Nov 5, 2024


Some Ethical Questions on Project 2025
By removing the checks and balances that are a fundamental part of our democracy, Project 2025 seeks to shift the balance of power.
Oct 12, 2024


MWEG Press Conference Statement at the Utah "Vote No" Rally
Eliminating Utahns' ability to have fair and independent redistricting is an attempt to stamp out our ability to check their power.
Sep 9, 2024


SCOTUS Decision on Presidential Immunity — an MWEG Interview With Expert Benjamin Wittes
On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled on presidential immunity in response to former President Trump’s federal indictment.
Jul 15, 2024
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