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RECLAIM Act – Release $1B to Help Coalfield Communities

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Restore land and economies in communities harmed by our energy sector’s transition away from coal   Contact your US Senators during April’s Climate Justice Month (Mail your congregation’s letters to arrive on or before May 4 – for mailing address and instructions link here)– Ask Senators to support the RECLAIM Act 2017, which would release … Continue reading RECLAIM Act – Release $1B to Help Coalfield Communities

Webinar with Rev. William Barber-Moral Basis for Direct Action – March 22nd

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As you know the UUA and the UUMA are endorsers of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. (To see UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray announce the UUA participation, click here.) As we head into the Campaign’s season of weekly mass non-violent direct action from May 14th through June 21st in Washington, … Continue reading Webinar with Rev. William Barber-Moral Basis for Direct Action – March 22nd

Keep Houses of Worship Nonpartisan

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Repeal of the “Johnson Amendment” may be included in the Omnibus Spending Bill which must pass by March 23. Call and email your Senators NOW Call your Senators by using the U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121. Ask them to support the current law that prohibits all tax-exempt organizations from endorsing and opposing candidates.  Page Contents (click on a … Continue reading Keep Houses of Worship Nonpartisan

Statement on Gun Violence

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By Rev. David Miller, Senior Minister, UU Congregation of Fairfax, on Feb., 14 Of the many symptoms of systemic illness on display in our country, school shootings are among the saddest and most destructive. As I watched children today fleeing their school in Florida, arms raised, I thought not only is the horror of safe … Continue reading Statement on Gun Violence

Why I sold my guns

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Average citizens who think they can whip a concealed gun out to shoot down a bad guy are living under a dangerous illusion.  Joel Miller | 9/1/1999 This essay first appeared in the September/October 1999 issue of UU World, when the author was minister of the Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church, near Columbine High School in Littleton, … Continue reading Why I sold my guns

Stop the Assault on Medicaid

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Medicaid Work Requirements Jeopardize Health and Financial Security of Millions of People updated: February 11, 2018 Contact your US Senators, Representative and Governor Call your Members of Congress – U.S. Capitol Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 Outreach to governors is especially important in these states where waivers are pending: AR, AZ, KS, ME, MS, NH, UT, and WI Find your governor’s … Continue reading Stop the Assault on Medicaid

Immigration Task Force News: UUSJ surveys immigration and refugee support efforts

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To strengthen networking and share best practices, UUSJ’s Immigration Task Force launched a survey to gather information on immigration and refugee support activities among UU congregations. The survey asks for information on a wide array of services, advocacy and educational efforts. Results will be shared with those interested in immigrant and refugee justice. Responses are … Continue reading Immigration Task Force News: UUSJ surveys immigration and refugee support efforts

Give credit where credit is due! UUSJ volunteers mobilized, analyzed, and advocated in 2017!

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Last November our volunteers rolled up their sleeves and got to work, so during 2017 we’ve advocated on behalf of UUs across the nation, in collaboration with UUs from around our region. We’ve grown the profile of UUSJ advocacy. We launched our every second Tuesday, Advocacy Corps marking us with distinction. We participated in rallies … Continue reading Give credit where credit is due! UUSJ volunteers mobilized, analyzed, and advocated in 2017!