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Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the Results of the 2020 Election
Over the last few weeks a record number of Americans demonstrated, simply by casting a vote, that they value their democracy and its institutions. Those votes have largely been counted, and we now join our fellow Americans in thanking the local and state officials, countless volunteers, and dedicated poll watchers whose commitment to long-established processes has delivered a trustworthy result. Our nation has elected a new president, and we wish him well. We have also elected our first female vice president, a mark of progress that gives the women of America new visions of their possibilities. That she is a Black, Asian American woman further paves the way for new…
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Misinformation and Disinformation â a Toolkit
Misinformation and disinformation have grown exponentially since Election Day. There are so many false claims that itâs difficult to address them all individually. We at MWEG want to provide you with the resources you need to fact-check and address misinformation as you see it. Below you will find: A list of reputable fact-checking websites that may help you as you seek truth and address disinformation in your own sphere of influence. Information about the election process from trusted national sources. Links to swing state news outlets, which are often more trusted than the national news media. State election office website links. Local election officials have been doing their best to…
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Nevada “Count Every Vote” Faith Event
On Thursday, November 5, Mormon Women for Ethical Government hosted a virtual, nonpartisan, multi-faith event on the importance of counting every vote from a faith-based perspective. The event was an impressive display of unity among members of many faith backgrounds. Speakers included Dr. Renee Dupree, Sara Nix of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, Father Chuck Durante of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Cathedral, Rev. Karen Foster of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada, Evangelist L. Kathy Jackson, Rev. Dr. Karen D. Anderson, and Rabbi Benjamin Zober from Temple Sinai. Below is the full text from Sara Nix’s message. To hear Sara’s speech and others, watch the full event recording here.…
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Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on the Importance of Counting Every Vote
During the last six months, the women of MWEG have worked tirelessly to encourage voter participation in our democracy. We have asked women to be informed and principled voters, and to exercise this precious and hard-won right with a measure of responsibility and compassion. We, like so many others, have been inspired to see the overwhelming voter turnout in the days leading up to the election. This should renew our faith in the power of representative government. As the election of 2020 draws to a close, we reaffirm our commitment to defend the basic principles underlying our democracy. We continue to believe that the surest pathway to peace and prosperity is…
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Official Statement from Mormon Women for Ethical Government on Unity in a Time of Suffering
In the midst of a Civil War, Abraham Lincoln consecrated the nationâs suffering by renewing our commitment to a government âby the people and for the people.â Now, in a time of national division and pain, the women of Mormon Women for Ethical Government reaffirm our belief in Lincolnâs promise. Like Lincoln, we know a better future is possible if we recommit to a democratically elected government in the service of all citizens â a government by the people and for them. We will continue to speak out when leaders violate the norms and patterns that protect our right to vote in safe, free, and fair elections, where every vote…
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Returning to the Supreme Court: Trump v. Vance and Questions of Presidential Immunity
In July, the Supreme Court issued a decision â Trump v. Vance â on the topic of presidential immunity. In it, a 7-2 vote by the Supreme Court affirmed the long-recognized principle that a sitting president is not above the law but is subject to investigation for criminal conduct and the demand for subpoenas in such an investigation. The Court did leave open the possibility of contesting the subpoenas on more specific terms, which President Trump has done. A lower court ruling was issued on this on October 6, 2020, and the case may return to the Supreme Court. This article will provide a summary of the Supreme Court opinions…
