Opinion Articles on Social Justice topics
Noticeable UU support for Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas
An essential effort during March 2024 centered on the response to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton taking action to shut down Annunciation House. This Catholic humanitarian organization has provided hospitality and other life-saving services to migrants … read more.
Sean McCarthy
Member of the UUSJ Immigration Action Team
Maryland
I am a semi-retired attorney helping a few migrants apply for immigration benefits on a volunteer basis. My wife is a native of Colombia who came to the United States many years ago to study and work. … read more.
There were many common-sense ideas in the Dec. 20 editorial “A grand bargain on Ukraine and immigration,” but requiring migrants to wait in a third country is cruel and makes no sense. “Third country” presumably … read more.
Our democracy is in danger; our country is at a crossroads. Those who support democracy, whether Independent, Republican, or Democrat, must speak out powerfully.
We must educate ourselves and others, including our family and friends. We must contest the errors and misrepresentations in the media. Above … read more.
By Jean Pierce, Trustee
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down decisions that challenge our polity and have inspired me to fight that much harder to preserve our democracy.
I was glad that the Independent State Legislature Theory gained no traction in Moore v. Harper. Like so many, … read more.
By Dan Schneider, Trustee
When many of my ancestors came to Ohio from Germany in the nineteenth century, there were no federal restrictions on immigration. Compared to today, entering the United States was relatively easy.
While many of us like to say we’re a nation of immigrants … read more.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 18, 2023
Contact: Pablo DeJesús | info@uusj.org
UUSJ Applauds The Reintroduction Of The Afghan Adjustment Act
Congress should pass this bi-cameral, bi-partisan bill quickly
Washington, D.C. – Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ) strongly supports the Afghan Adjustment Act (S.2327 and H.R.4627) … read more.
“True national unity can only emerge with acknowledgment of harm. It’s one of the first steps in pursuing restorative justice. For that reason, UUSJ supports serious discussions of reparations. Rep. Cori Bush’s resolution provides a much-needed framework for the federal reparations commission to begin. It … read more.
A bill is being written on Capitol Hill right now that could advance or obstruct many of the equity, justice and environmental priorities of Unitarian Universalists and other progressive people of faith. And it might not be the first bill you would think of when … read more.
This year, we have a critical opportunity to advocate for a climate-smart agricultural sector that advances justice. We have an essential role in showcasing that faith advocates see a moral imperative for a proposal that shifts to a greener, more sustainable, more regenerative approach. This … read more.
