Category: Reviving Democracy

Social Justice Council Advocates for a Ceasefire in the Middle East

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The Social Justice Council urges EUUC community members to support an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Israel/Palestine to prevent the ongoing inhumane loss of life. Grounded in our Unitarian Universalist values of peace and justice, we join with our faith neighbors in advocating for a just end to this crisis rooted in collective liberation, solidarity, … Continue reading Social Justice Council Advocates for a Ceasefire in the Middle East

The Lobby Room Re-Opens for Justice in Washington State!

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The Lobby Room puts our faith into action by helping you support bills that align with our Social Justice Priorities. This is our opportunity to let our legislators know where we stand and help or hinder the progress of bills towards law. Many challenges await the 2024 state legislature’s the short legislative session, which spans … Continue reading The Lobby Room Re-Opens for Justice in Washington State!

The 2023 Lobby Room Heats Up!

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Many challenges await the 2023 state legislature’s 105-day budget session, which starts January 10. Let’s build on our past successes to promote those bills that our mission and UU principles guide us to support. Only one week later, bills are beginning to move quickly, so action is needed!  Bills We Recommend The Lobby Room group … Continue reading The 2023 Lobby Room Heats Up!

THE POWER OF ONE

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One person, Rimas Miksys, at NorthSeattleProgressives.org, asked members to write 10 postcards a week to people in North Carolina to register to vote.  That request grew to over 100 people handwriting the message as well as addressing the postcards.     One person, Gary McCaig, asked people at the EUUC’s Coffee and Politics group if … Continue reading THE POWER OF ONE

Talking to Your Friends about I-1631 – Getting the Facts Straight

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From the Field Director of Yes on 1631, the initiative for clean energy and jobs: Friends, We always knew this election was going to be close. All indications say every vote is going to matter. Now that we’ve been inundated by Oil Industry ads for months many of you are having near constant conversations with your … Continue reading Talking to Your Friends about I-1631 – Getting the Facts Straight