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Civic Engagement


Nov 18, 2024
The Post-Truth Era
Post-truth denotes “circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion” than one’s personal belief.


Oct 31, 2024
Principles Matter — Peace
Use your vote to protect peace. Peaceful societies are characterized by optimism, economic development, cooperation, stability, hopefulness.


Oct 29, 2024
Principles Matter — Faith
Does faith have a role to play in politics? In a democracy, it does. Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our democracy.


Oct 20, 2024
Principles Matter — Freedom
A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value freedom? We enjoy civil liberties and political rights and must uphold those freedoms.


Oct 15, 2024
Principles Matter — Equality
A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value equality? Democracy puts equality into practice.


Oct 11, 2024
Principles Matter — Democracy
A principled voter asks: Does this candidate preserve democracy? In democratic systems, power and authority flow from the people.


Oct 9, 2024
Principles Matter — Unity
A principled voter asks: Does this candidate promote unity or division? Democracies rely on cooperation and shared vision to function.


Oct 2, 2024
Character Matters — Preparedness
A principled voter asks: Is this candidate prepared? They vote to “hire” candidates who are prepared and serious about public service.


Sep 28, 2024
Character Matters — Empathy
A principled voter asks: Is this candidate empathetic? They vote to support leaders who seek to understand those they represent.


Sep 25, 2024
Character Matters — Trustworthiness
A principled voter knows that democracies run on trust — and trust flows from honest communication and behavior.


Sep 20, 2024
Why Character Matters
Does the character of a candidate matter? In a democracy, it does. Our votes are an expression of hope in what our nation can become.

Sep 17, 2024
Your Vote Is Your Voice — How Will You Use It?
Your vote says something about what you value, and it should be as personal and multifaceted as you are.


Sep 9, 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.


Apr 12, 2024
Navigating Political Ads: How to Be an Informed Citizen When Lying Is Legal
Because of insufficient transparency requirements and the rise of dark money, we don’t always know who is paying for political ads.

Mar 31, 2024
2024 MWEG Spring Conference: Rise Up, Rise Above
In March MWEG hosted our spring conference — "Rise Up, Rise Above: The Power of Peace to Transform Our Politics and Preserve Our Democracy."
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