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
PRO Act Expert Opinion Briefing Tuesday, Dec. 7: 7 pmET/ 6pm CT/ 5 pm/MT/ 4 pm PT Register Here Join us to learn more about the PRO Act (Action Alert) and how it protects the right to organize in the workplace and connects to workplace safety and healthcare policies. Guest speakers from the AFL-CIO, Public … Continue reading PRO Act
The Defending Our Democracy Action Team last month stepped up its advocacy for the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act by focusing on moderate Republican senators. The team met with staff from senators in Alabama, Alaska, Maine, Louisiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. All the senators agreed that voting is a … Continue reading Voting Rights and Senate Staffers
The Immigration Action Team (IAT) continues meeting with offices of key members of Congress to advocate for immigration rights. This month, the team is working on arranging meetings with Sens. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Rob Portman (R-OH). In November, the IAT pushed for pathways for citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status holders, farm workers, and … Continue reading Listening, Learning, and Discussing Immigration with Senate Staffers
What’s next for environmental activists once the fog clears on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (factsheet) and Build Back Better Act (framework)? The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure measure that passed includes $550 billion in new spending, encompassing more than “classic” investments in hard infrastructure for the environment. It also calls for bike lanes, wildfire mitigation … Continue reading Beyond Infrastructure and Build Back Better: Prospects for 2022
