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Since launching in early 2020—a year before the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol—a maturing UU the Vote is focusing on more than elections.By Jeff Milchen | April 1, 2024 | From UU WorldTagged as: Activism, America, Anti-Oppression, Courage, Democracy, Election Reform, Justice, Living Our Faith, Rights, Solidarity, Teamwork, UU BeliefsPage/Article -
UU the Vote, the UUA's nonpartisan civic engagement initiative focused on strengthening democracy and organizing for justice and accountability, launched its 2024 organizing initiative in March.March 28, 2024 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: #UUTheVote, Election Reform, Voting RightsPage/Article -
In Moore v. Harper, the U.S. Supreme Court will make crucial choices regarding limits to partisan manipulation of our elections.By Jeff Milchen | December 7, 2022 | From UU WorldTagged as: Democracy, Election ReformPage/Article -
WHEREAS, consistent with Unitarian Universalism’s living tradition, our Fifth Principle on democratic process, and our 2019 SOC on Our Democracy Uncorrupted, we understand democracy in the U.S. as a hope, a promise, an aspiration toward a body politic something like a Beloved Community,...2021 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Election Reform, Racial Justice, Social Witness Process, Voting RightsPage/Article
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The UUA is compelled by events at the U.S. Capitol to call for true accountability and courageous action by national leaders in pursuit of a more just, equitable, multiracial and pluralistic democracy.January 8, 2021 | From Press ReleasesTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Election ReformPage/Article -
If there’s a knot in your stomach still; a dread of what else may be coming; fears about the Supreme Court; worry about your safety; feelings about your neighbors, family, and fellow citizens who support racism, fascism, and misogyny; this is an offering from me to you.By Evin Carvill Ziemer | November 9, 2020 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Election Reform, Social JusticePage/Article -
In 1985 I was 18 and voted in my first election. I happened to be home from college for summer break and voted in the primary in my home town in Pennsylvania.By Beth Casebolt | October 26, 2020 | From Better TogetherTagged as: Election ReformPage/Article -
Campaign remains focused amid pivot to social- distancing tactics.By Joshua Eaton | June 1, 2020 | From UU WorldTagged as: Democracy, Election Reform, Justice, Politics, Voting RightsPage/Article -
One of the fundamental principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is the use of the democratic process. As an expression of our faith, many Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations engage in voter registration, election reform, and protecting voting rights and democracy....Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | November 6, 2018 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Election Reform, Religious & Civil Liberties, Voting RightsPage/Article -
Issue 1, if passed, will dismantle much of the mass incarceration system in Ohio by reducing felony drug possession convictions to misdemeanors retroactively. This aligns with our UU commitments to resist white supremacy, embody solidarity with those harmed by the prison system and prioritize...September 21, 2018 | From Justice & InclusionTagged as: Criminal Justice, Election Reform, Voting RightsPage/Article
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With the upcoming November midterms, there are opportunities to resist the criminalization of our communities. Two key ballot initiatives - one in Ohio and one in Florida - will not only create justice in those states but also forward this movement in other states. Wherever you live, you can help.August 28, 2018 | From Love ResistsTagged as: Criminal Justice, Election Reform, Voting RightsPage/Article -
This election season, we encourage you to vote your values. Check out seven questions based on Unitarian Universalist seven Principles to ask candidates when choosing who will get your vote.Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | October 31, 2016 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Election ReformPage/Article -
Kimberly French reflects on working to get out the vote and maintaining friendships throughout election season. "Democracy requires disagreement and the skills to manage it. Let’s model the best of that practice." Read more in UU World.Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | August 11, 2016 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Election ReformPage/Article -
"Hateful rhetoric by those who aspire to lead is contributing to the divisions in our country. Hate breeds violence, and violence creates more pain and more suffering. At some point, we have to say enough," wrote UUA President Peter Morales in the Huffington Post.Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | July 13, 2016 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Election Reform, Social Justice, Voting RightsPage/Article -
This election season, we encourage you to vote your values. Check out seven questions based on Unitarian Universalist seven Principles to ask candidates when choosing who will get your vote.Press Release | By Unitarian Universalist Association | April 13, 2016 | From Home Page StoryTagged as: Beliefs & Principles, Election ReformPage/Article
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UU the Vote in 2020 The UUA has launched a new web page for 2020. Visit UU the Vote for the latest information, resources, and events. Background & Overview One of the fundamental principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is the use of the democratic process....Utility | November 21, 2014Tagged as: Election Reform, Religious & Civil Liberties, Voting RightsPage/Article
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BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists believe in the inherent worth and dignity of every human person, and in the use of the democratic process in society at large, and because approval of the 2011 AIW opposing Citizens United paved the way for the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to take the...2013 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Corporate Responsibility, Election ReformPage/Article
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BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe in the “inherent worth and dignity of every person,” and in the “use of the democratic process” in society at large; WHEREAS the U.S. Supreme Court decision of January 21, 2010, in Citizens United v. FEC enshrined corporations as persons and...2011 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Corporate Responsibility, Economic Justice, Election ReformPage/Article
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As we support the struggles of the Iranian people to have their voices heard and their votes counted, we must ensure the same for voters in the United States, so we can elect leaders who work for the good of all people and who strive for peace and justice in the United States of America and aroun...2009 | Action of Immediate WitnessTagged as: Civil Rights & Religious Liberty, Election Reform, Religious & Civil LibertiesPage/Article
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We urge Unitarian Universalists to seek insight into problems experienced by communities of color regarding voting. We make this resolution in response to the report by Rev. Sinkford at the second Plenary on our continued need to confront racism....2007 | Responsive ResolutionTagged as: Election Reform, Racial JusticePage/Article