Category: Democracy

Get Connected to the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

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Over 30 states have committed to a Real Emergency Truth and Poverty Bus Tour, which began recently and runs through early May. The bus tours are an important way that we are raising the issues of this campaign: poverty, systemic racism, ecological devastation, the war economy and the distorted moral narrative from the very voices … Continue reading Get Connected to the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

Pablo DeJesús on the Shutdown “Pause” – Notes for Justice Seekers

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The shutdown is over — for now — perhaps better stated, it’s on pause, certainly so on the political front, as the new February deadline looms.  But the economic and social costs have yet to be fully tallied or analyzed. Early work suggests pervasive effects and consequences will be felt. And, deeply divisive legislative and … Continue reading Pablo DeJesús on the Shutdown “Pause” – Notes for Justice Seekers

Please support UUSJ’s “loud, unified UU voice” by Bob Denniston, Board Chair

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As a member of UUSJ’s Capitol Hill Advocacy Corps I’ve seen first-hand the power of personal stories to make a difference when we reach out to policy-makers in our quest for social justice based on UU values. That’s why I’m asking for your financial support to add to our ability to “change the world through … Continue reading Please support UUSJ’s “loud, unified UU voice” by Bob Denniston, Board Chair

Highlights of UUSJ’s Get Out the Vote Efforts

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Highlights of UUSJ’s Get Out the Vote Efforts Interest in this year’s midterm elections was unusually high all across the nation. UUSJ’s voter mobilization and Get-Out-the-Vote project contributed to UU engagement by expanding partnerships, connecting individuals and congregations with justice initiatives, and preparing a new resource to support dialogue with candidates on key issues. The … Continue reading Highlights of UUSJ’s Get Out the Vote Efforts

A Letter from Congregants from All Souls Church, Unitarian (DC) regarding what is happening along the Borderlands

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Dear Friends: Along with Reverends Hardies and Keithan, we had the privilege of representing All Souls UU (and UUs more generally) on November 13-18th during a trip to the U.S.-Mexico border. Our trip was in partnership with the UU College of Social Justice and BorderLinks, an experiential learning program that guided our exploration of the … Continue reading A Letter from Congregants from All Souls Church, Unitarian (DC) regarding what is happening along the Borderlands

Alicia Sanchez Gill Freemyn on The Politics of Inherent Worth & Dignity — Our Continuing Journey

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As the nights become longer, and our days become colder, I feel my body slowing down, craving warmth and demanding in no uncertain terms: rest. I have spent the last 24 months, not unlike many of you, protesting almost daily, working in overdrive and drinking too much coffee. And I know I am not alone. … Continue reading Alicia Sanchez Gill Freemyn on The Politics of Inherent Worth & Dignity — Our Continuing Journey

Rev. Koteen on “Discovering the Roots of Injustice: How Political and Economic Inequity Are Foundational to All Oppressions”

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There are many versions of the Grail legend. In one of them, Percival, the original Grail knight, sees the Grail when he is an adolescent. However, he fails to ask the critical question: Who does the Grail serve? He does not ask because his parents have taught him that it is impolite to ask questions. … Continue reading Rev. Koteen on “Discovering the Roots of Injustice: How Political and Economic Inequity Are Foundational to All Oppressions”