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From Prosecution to the Ministry: Rev. Viola Abbitt in Conversation

28 February 2023 at 09:45
An African American woman wearing glasses and smiling against a blue background.

Jeff Milchen

Rev. Viola Abbitt's unconventional path from DA's office to the ministry is a story of UU faith and principle.

UUs Help Protect Hidden Black History in New Jersey

20 March 2023 at 12:00
An African American woman in an all-black outfit holds a set of house keys. She is standing in front of a multiracial group of people in the front yard of a house.

Jeff Milchen

A Montclair coalition rallied the community to save the town’s first Black-owned home.

UUs Defend Transgender Americans from State Attacks

31 March 2023 at 09:30
A multiethnic, multi-gender group of people in yellow shirts/tops in a foyer of a state building. The floor reads "Republic of Texas".

Jeff Milchen

All of our voices are needed to stop a wave of hateful bills.

In 2022 Elections, UU the Vote Built on Prior SuccessΒ 

5 April 2023 at 10:00
JaZahn Hicks watches Barbara Stahnke input data on a laptop

Jeff Milchen

The campaign helped reach more than two million potential voters before midterms.

Citizens Use Direct Democracy to Secure Reproductive Rights

Jeff Milchen

As voters successfully fight repressive laws, more GOP legislatures attempt to stifle citizen initiatives.

U.S. Supreme Court Cases that Impact UU Principles

31 May 2023 at 14:00
A white neoclassical-style government building with steps leading to its entrance.

Jeff Milchen

The Unitarian Universalist Association and UU World are following several U.S. Supreme Court cases that address core UU principles and affect the rights of oppressed groups.

Hypothetical Argument, Real-life Harm

14 June 2023 at 12:12
U.S. Supreme Court building - a neoclassical building with front facade, with pillars and steps

Jeff Milchen

Unitarian Universalists have worked consistently toward equality for all LGBTQIA+ people and, more recently,Β UUs are defending against escalating attempts to nullify civil rights advances.

Let’s End a Decade-Long Legal Travesty

22 June 2023 at 11:00
a crowd in masks stand in a city holding Count Every Vote signs

Jeff Milchen

Unitarian Universalists must work to defend voting rights for all.

Defeating Fascism

26 July 2023 at 14:00
Rev. Cecilia Kingman delivers the Berry Street Essay at Ministry Days

Jeff Milchen

The 2023 Berry Street Essay urges UUs to recognize and confront an imminent threat.

Letters Can Help Shift Hearts and Minds in Your Community and State

2 October 2023 at 08:55
hands writing a letter with a pen

Jeff Milchen

The UUA's Side With Love team offers a variety of tools to help with public communication in the name of justice.

UUs at the Front Lines of Atlanta’s β€˜Cop City’ Resistance

3 October 2023 at 10:40
A stack of boxes with petitions against a proposed 'Cop City' sit in an office

Jeff Milchen

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Massive complex would train area police, firefighters, and emergency responders

We Should Advocate for Crucial Voting Rights Bills

25 October 2023 at 09:36
"I Voted" stickers laying on white table

Jeff Milchen

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Many states are exploiting the opportunity created by the U.S. Supreme Court having gutted the Voting Rights Act. UUs believe democracy must be both accessible and equitable.

A Guide to Supreme Court Cases Concerning Unitarian Universalist Justice Priorities

9 November 2023 at 10:30
Image of beige concrete building under blue sky during daytime

Jeff Milchen

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We’re closely watching these cases that affect voting rights, abortion access, and public safety.

Uniting for Choice: How UUs and Interfaith Partners Helped Secure Reproductive Rights in Ohio

17 January 2024 at 13:06
A black-and-white photo of a person holding up a sign that says "My body my choice" at a reproductive rights demonstration.

Jeff Milchen

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To overrule anti-abortion legislatures and courts, reproductive rights advocates are turning to citizen-led ballot measures in states where that power exists.

North Carolina UUs Celebrate Successful Push for Life-Saving Medicaid Expansion

7 March 2024 at 10:06
A group of people holding protest signs in favor of expanding Medicaid in North Carolina.

Jeff Milchen

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To help sway lawmakers, the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ministry of North Carolina leaned into its partnerships, developing a blueprint others can follow.

β€˜Carrying Forward the Work’: UU the Vote Grows into a Democracy Movement

16 April 2024 at 08:28
Group of UUs standing outside holding signs

Jeff Milchen

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Since launching in early 2020β€”a year before the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitolβ€”a maturing UU the Vote is focusing on more than elections.

Five Ways UUs Can Defend and Advance Democracy

16 April 2024 at 08:28
Hand holding a megaphone from which comes title - VOTE.

Jeff Milchen

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Β A quick guide to getting involved in the 2024 election and beyond.

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