…;, originally published by The Southern Poverty Law Center using statistics compiled by thehttp://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/2012/december/annual-hate-crimes-report…; Federal Bureau of Investigation, hate crimes against perceived Muslims increased 50% in 2010, and have not statistically dropped.

When I attended Justice General Assembly in June 2012 in Phoenix, AZ, one of the most impressive things was the depth of relationship between the local Unitarian Universalist groups planning Justice GA and the Phoenix-area partner groups, whose roots run deep in the immigrant rights and...

This weekend, I invite you to try this out for yourself. It is always best to contact the community before going to make sure it would be alright if you could come on that particular day....

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The only way we can make it so is by making it so. Invite your friends to join us. Talk with those you don't know about our movement, and ask them to share their own visions and works of justice to see how we can help. Today, ask others to Stand on the Side of Love with you....

Join the Facebook chat today at 4Pm EST/1pm PST with SSL Campaign Manager Jennifer Toth. She wants to hear your ideas, hopes and wildest dreams for the campaign! If you can't make the chat, send your ideas to love@uua.org!...

On January 22, 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion on Roe v Wade establishing the link between a woman's fundamental right to privacy and her ability to obtain a safe and legal abortion. In a subsequent decision the Court determined that a woman has the right to an abortion until...

Today the 30 Days of Love honors the work of the farmworker movement. In honor of their legacy and solidarity with it's current iteration, we'd like to let you know about an opportunity to do your alternative spring break with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. The invitation below comes from Rev.

Daily Action: Make a commitment to online courageous love map. Action for Families: Help your child think of someone you know who works to make the world a better place. Make a thank-you card and mail it together. Resources: - certificate template (PDF) -...

2Huffington Post, notes that 40 years after Roe v Wade, "... abortion rights the U.S. Supreme Court decision seemed to guarantee" are still under legislative attack.(4Reproducti… justice is the Unitarian Universalist Association's Congregational Study Issue (CSAI) for 2012-2016. Within the...

Growing up in North Carolina, the need for Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., never seemed real. In the idyllic bubble that was Davidson, outside of Charlotte, the need for civil rights work and push for equality was distant. But as I aged the veils of unreality that clouded my view gradually stripped...

4From the 30 Days of Love Campaign of Standing on the Side of Love: Daily Action: In honor of Inauguration Day tomorrow, ask your federal lawmakers to commit to civil and respectful discourse in the new legislative session. No Name-Calling Week, an annual week of educational activities aimed at...

Standing on the Side of Love dedicates its 30 Days of Love campaign to "A Spiritual Journey for Social Justice." Spiritual journey and Social Justice are hallmarks of Unitarian Universalist faith and tradition, and this is an opportunity for us to focus our collective energy and attention on...

Standing on the Side of Love is an interfaith advocacy campaign that is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association. This year they are hosting their 2nd annual 30 Days of Love, "a period for intentional action, service, education, and reflection running from January 19 to February 17,...

Pathfinders Project, a yearlong international service trip with clean water, education, sustainability, and advocacy projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America represents a rare opportunity – not only the chance to develop yourself and contribute to the communities you visit, but also to shape...

Learn How to Lead the Conversation Better Together campaign. IFYCmailto:leadershipinstitute@ifyc.org">leadershipinstitute@ifyc.o…; Click here to register now and for more information on discounts, scholarships, etc. Final Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Bringing Relief to New Orleans The Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF), along with the Center for Ethical Living & Social Justice Renewal (CELSJR), is organizing a New Orleans relief effort, January 17 – 21, 2013 (Martin Luther King weekend). Here is what Rev. Meg Riley has to say about the...

Consciousness + Commitment = Change Visit the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (www.ciw-online.org) to learn more! The Alternative Fair Food Spring Break will begin on Wednesday evening, March 20th at the UU Church of Ft. Myers, FL. On Thurs., 3/21, we will caravan to the community center of the...

This is part two of our three-part interview with Zach Wahl's on the future of marriage equality after victories at the ballot box on Tuesday, November 6. Here we look at the political and judicial impact on the future of marriage equality in the United States. -Ed. "It doesn't take a PhD to read...

An excerpt from this article is re-posted from the current issue of UUWorld. -Ed. Our interconnectedness makes the powerless powerful, says a young UU activist in prison for interrupting an oil and gas lease auction....