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Official Statement on Political Violence
In his first inaugural address, Abraham Lincoln said, âWe are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection.â This sentiment stands the test of time as a guidepost for a peaceful society. A commitment to peacemaking is the foundation for a healthy society that champions a variety of political values and ideals. From coast to coast, the range of life experience and thought within the United States of America is remarkable. Our culture is a conglomeration of wide-ranging ideas and priorities resulting from the diverse experiences of our population. We are each informed by our unique…
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Media Literacy Election Toolkit
An informed citizenry is key to democracy and peacemaking. At MWEG, our goal is to help you find good information so you can make educated choices on Election Day. We hope this media literacy election toolkit will help you as you navigate 2024âs information landscape! Election-related information These are trusted, reliable sources of information about voting provided by either government or non-profit, nonpartisan organizations. Vote411BallotpediaFederal Election CommissionNational Conference of State Legislatures Fact-checking sites These sites can be helpful in verifying election-related news stories or social media posts. They are all reliable and either politically neutral or slightly left of center. AP News Fact CheckReuters Fact CheckFactCheck.orgPolitiFact MWEG resources Election questions:…
