This special report by Cecilia Menjívar and Olivia Salcido for the Immigration Policy Center looks at immigration law, which on its face appears gender neutral, but actually contains gender biases that create barriers for many women trying to gain legalization within the current immigration system.
Generation Hope removes barriers to educational attainment by matching teen parents attending college in the DC metro area with individuals, organizations, and local businesses (Sponsors) to participate in a mentoring relationship that includes emotional and financial support
The membership of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) in Alexandria, Va., overwhelmingly passed “statement of conscience” resolutions supporting immigration reform legislation and restrictions on gun sales, including background checks, at the Church’s annual meeting, May 5. Statements of conscience are a Unitarian Universalist tradition in which congregations take positions on issues of social … Continue reading Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Membership Passes “Statement of Conscience” Resolutions Supporting Gun Legislation and Immigration Reform at Annual Meeting, May 5
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is gathering endorsements from people of faith for a statement calling on government officials all across the country to take steps to end the use of prolonged solitary confinement.
Pictures of Unitarian Universalists at the Immigration Reform Rally April 10, 2013
UUs at Immigration Reform Rally April 10 2013
beautifully done, video on the actual (vs. perceived or popularly-supported ideal) wealth distribution in America
Please take just 60 seconds of your busy day to urge members of the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (these committees manage voting legislation), Senate President Michael Miller, House Speaker Michael Busch, and Governor O’Malley to include the House’s language in the final bill.
The Faith Without Borders program has relaunched as a new individual/congregational resource for UU’s interested or currently engaged in international work
The E Pluribium Unum Prize is accepting nominations for initiatives that promote successful immigrant integration. This year, we will award three $50,000 prizes and one Corporate Leadership Award.
