Author: Paulette DeMers

Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

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Please call your Federal Lawmakers and ask them to oppose the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act” (H.R.38/S.65). This request comes in solidarity with the UU Legislative Ministry of Maryland, i.e., the UU State Action Network-Maryland, which is profoundly concerned about state sovereignty & autonomy in determining gun safety policies for public safety. If passed, the … Continue reading Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

Addressing the Perils of a Weakened Administrative State 

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It is now true that our political system is quite broken in many unsettling ways. Getting to unbroken from our present condition is a complex matter. Paradoxically to the actions of the current administration, we won’t get far without a competent strong administrative state, i.e. Federal agencies.   The seeds of our current discord are rooted … Continue reading Addressing the Perils of a Weakened Administrative State 

New Year, New Goals

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One of life’s greatest gifts to humans is the ability to begin again. Maybe last year, you didn’t meet all of the goals you set for yourself. Perhaps you didn’t set any goals and are seeking a place to start. Well, I would like you to consider giving to a cause that makes a difference … Continue reading New Year, New Goals

Stability And Welcome For Afghans, Promises Kept By Veterans

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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 on US Environmental Policies with Respect to Current Oil and Gas Production

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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

Tony Giordano

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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

Terry Lowman

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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

Stephen Cox

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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