UUSJ continues its work in achieving stability for Afghans, an effort that began mid-summer. The needed stability, welcome, and promises veterans keep are best exemplified in the Afghan Adjustment Act (AAA). For UUSJ, these are the principled concerns at stake. In early September, the Immigration Action Team (IAT) led, co-led, and participated in 12 Senate … Continue reading Stability And Welcome For Afghans, Promises Kept By Veterans
Jim Hurdis is a member of the UU Fellowship of Raleigh, North Carolina, where he served two years as co-chair of their social justice committee. Along with the environment, Jim is passionate about gun violence issues, food insecurity, and affordable housing. I’m struck by the audacity of Senator Joe Manchin’s energy permitting proposal and have been … Continue reading Jim Hurdis on US Environmental Policies with Respect to Current Oil and Gas Production
I started working as an activist on issues related to democracy more than 10 years ago — just before the disastrous Citizens United decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, and just before joining a UU congregation in my home state of New Jersey. Initially, I focused on the problem of big money in politics, which … Continue reading Tony Giordano
Collaboration Matters. It Makes a Difference. In 2017, UUs for a Just Economic Community joined with UUSJ creating our first joint conference on Healthcare. It was a successful and meaningful experimental adventure in federal engagement. In 2019, we collaborated again on Advancing Economic and Climate Justice as a Moral Issue, Building a Movement for a “Green New Deal”. If … Continue reading Terry Lowman
The UUSJ Immigrant Action Team Gets It I first became involved with the Immigration Action Team as an offshoot of my work with the Migrant Solidarity Team of All Souls Church Unitarian in Washington, DC. We have been working on direct support for immigrants in our community for years, though I had not been active … Continue reading Stephen Cox
Together, we can make a difference My working life culminated in 15 years as an elementary ESL teacher in North Carolina. I befriended immigrant families from at least three continents and fell in love with their children, my students. My concern for their well-being and that of all immigrants and refugees has only deepened as … Continue reading Marilyn Clayton
I discovered a group of knowledgeable and caring men and women from various professions As with many UUs, trying to make this world a better place is the center of my connection to Unitarian Universalism. Ever since I was the harpist for two different new symphony orchestras in Mexico during the ’70s and ’80s I … Continue reading Georganne D’Angelo,
I discovered a group of knowledgeable and caring men and women from various professions As with many UUs, trying to make this world a better place is the center of my connection to Unitarian Universalism. Ever since I was the harpist for two different new symphony orchestras in Mexico during the ’70s and ’80s I … Continue reading Georganne D’Angelo,
I started looking around for how we can make a difference I became deeply interested in voting rights after January 6th. In discussing the issue and my concerns with my congregational leaders they asked me to start a group focused on preserving our democracy. And I did. Once the group was formed I started looking … Continue reading Deborah Bauder
Volunteering with people who share my values has been wonderful Finding UUSJ’s Democracy Action Team (DAT), which I’ve been active with since February, has been a gift for me. I’ve been deeply concerned about the state of our democracy, which is in a crisis, and about the voting rights situation in our country. Frankly, I’m … Continue reading Dee Ellison
