“In recent years, the approach by Congress to immigration seems to be a never-ending game of ‘Pin the Blame on the Other Party.’ At face value, the faults of the immigration system are not mutually obvious, and the solutions are not agreeably attainable. One party’s approach to immigration may be criticized as idealistic. The other’s tactic is viewed as draconian. Meanwhile, the immigration system remains frustrated, and the extended support agencies, economy, and general public suffers.” Click here for the full text of this Fulcrum op-ed written by Rachel Bonar, the Nebraska chapter coordinator for Mormon Women for Ethical Government.

“So many of us have spent the last year in close quarters learning more than we ever wanted to about conflict resolution. Our homes have become laboratories for negotiation as we work through hurt feelings, limited resources, frustrating boundaries and lots of stress. We try to resolve conflict because our closest relationships matter to us, and we know that it harms our peace and productivity.” Click here for the full text of this Deseret News op-ed written by Emma Petty Addams, MWEG executive director, and Jennifer Walker Thomas, MWEG senior director of strategy.