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New Children’s Book Series on Local Government!
It’s never too early to teach our kids about their local government. But there is a serious lack of civic education being taught in our schools and it’s hard to find any books to supplement learning in this subject area. Introducing the Know Your Local Children’s Book Series! Ava and her best friend, Ari the…
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TO HAVE A HEALTHIER CONVERSATION ABOUT THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR IN GAZA
Differing perspectives on the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza have created profound challenges for many individual relationships, communities, and institutions. This resource is designed to help prepare you to engage in a conversation about the conflict in a way that can shift old dynamics, inviting richer relationships and authentic connections across even uncompromising…
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What If Neither Party Is Capable of Governing?
It’s tempting to finally see the selection of a new Speaker of the House and think “don’t worry, the ship has righted itself once again.” After all, the Democratic and Republican Parties governed the United States effectively for most of the 20th century. Not perfectly but effectively. But what if those days of “governing” are…
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Conversations in Troubled Times
Disruption, tragedy and conflict are part of our human story. Whether in our own backyard or internationally, deep histories of trauma and loss can make it difficult to speak about current events. For some people the hurt or anger or frustration or fear are simply too present for conversation on the topic to be helpful…
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Media Literacy Toolkit
The founders of the United States knew an educated public would be key to the strength of a democratic republic. The creation of the First Amendment ensured citizens would have access to the information needed to make good decisions about their representatives and policies. At Mormon Women for Ethical Government, all of our advocacy and…
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Faith in Democracy: Mobilizing Religious Communities for Democratic Change
The importance of a robust democracy in safeguarding the rights and fostering the civic participation of the religious cannot be overstated. Throughout history, it has become evident that nations that veer off the democratic path, or that never developed strong democratic institutions, often exhibit the troubling dominance of a single faith community over marginalized others,…
