Official Statements

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.

These executive orders are not simply theoretical or ceremonial; they will have an immediate and destabilizing impact on people's lives.

We condemn political violence — it is unacceptable in any form. It threatens our way of life and undermines the strength of our country.

We have the opportunity to elect officials who reflect values we hold dear. Through our votes, we choose our nation's political environment.

The proceedings in Trump’s criminal trial reflect our country’s long-held norms of a judicial system that is fair, balanced, and impartial.

The MWEG Idaho chapter joins Idahoans for Open Primaries in supporting representative government through free and open elections.

These cases mark an inflection point in the history of our government: We the people can decide if we will uphold Constitutional government.

Yesterday, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court protected the system of checks and balances that is foundational to our democracy.

MWEG joins the League of Women Voters of Utah and seven plaintiffs in a suit challenging congressional maps drawn by the state Legislature.

We must redouble our commitment to the principles that make America flourish — chiefly, the right to self-government and the rule of law.

Yesterday the Utah House and Senate discarded the fair and transparent Independent Redistricting Commission maps.

The freedom to vote is a clear political manifestation of the individual worth of souls.

This vote demonstrated an ethical failure of our nation’s conservative movement to address accountability and breaches to the rule of law.

Today, 43 U.S. senators chose to acquit the former president from responsibility for the assault on the Capitol and on members of Congress.

Recent events demonstrate the fragility of our union, and we are deeply concerned with the behavior of our president.