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Principles Matter — Peace
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. Your vote is your voice. Use it to protect peace. “The building of . . . peace is a bold and solemn purpose. To proclaim it is easy. To serve it will be hard. And to attain it, we must be aware of its full meaning — and ready to pay its full price.” — Dwight D Eisenhower At some point today you turned on a faucet and water flowed out. Access to that water is life giving, but you may take it for granted. You don’t pay much for that water — you likely didn’t lay the pipes, build the treatment…
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Principles Matter — Faith
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. Does faith have a role to play in politics? In a democracy, it does. But let’s be precise about what that means. “We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience, and allow all men the same privilege, let them worship how, where, or what they may.” — Articles of Faith 1:11 Religious freedom is a cornerstone of our democracy, allowing people to live in civic harmony with one another without sacrificing their convictions. Throughout our history, religious leaders and faith communities have played crucial roles in building a more perfect union. The Constitution…
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Principles Matter — Freedom
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value freedom? “Freedom is never absolute . . . it must always be contained within the framework of other people’s freedom.” — Eleanor Roosevelt What is freedom? Freedom is a balance between rights and responsibilities that allows each person and our democracy as a whole to flourish. In the United States, we enjoy civil liberties and political rights, and we are responsible to uphold those freedoms for others. What is at stake? The U.S. stands for freedom, offering citizens the right to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” and a government that represents and…
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Principles Matter — Equality
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate value equality? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — The Declaration of Independence What is equality? We are all “alike unto God.” Democracy puts equality into practice. Equality means every citizen can participate in the political process and has a right to freedom, peace, and justice — not just in word but in action. What is at stake? People matter. We all deserve to be treated…
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Principles Matter — Democracy
This article is part of our Principled Voter series. A principled voter asks: Does this candidate preserve democracy? “Democratic governance affirms the worth of souls. As a society, we must guard against every social, political, and legal effort that seeks to deny anyone the right of self-determination. We are all equal before God.” — MWEG Official Statement What does democracy mean? Democracy is government by the people. In a democratic government, citizens have a voice in voting and lawmaking, and elected officials are accountable to them. We work together to build a society that reflects us all. In democratic systems, power and authority flow from the people. Power is distributed…
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Official Statement on Moore v. Harper and Our Commitment to the Power of the Individual Voter
Yesterday, in a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court protected the system of checks and balances that is foundational to our democracy. This ruling acknowledges the critical role state judiciaries play in upholding voters’ constitutional rights. It reinforces that the legislature cannot grant itself exclusive control over federal elections, especially at the expense of voters. As the members and leaders of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, we are relieved that the court rejected the state legislature’s claim to unchecked influence over federal elections. In Moore v. Harper, the Court relied on 200 years of precedent, determining that state legislatures do not have sole authority over federal elections. Instead, they are subject…
