Michigan UUs Unite: Fifty for Justice!
By MUUSJN on Thursday, August 15th, 2024
UUs are known to be justice-seeking people. It takes many of us working together to achieve the goal of freedom and equity for all. The Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) leverages expertise and resources to support this work for member congregations and fellowships across our state and gives UUs a larger voice among partners, allies, and justice-makers. Become a supporting member today and help foster this collaboration. We need 50 of you (or more!) to reach our new member goal. Go to uujustice.org; click “Become a Member” and make a donation today. Some of MUUSJN’s most recent accomplishments: For information or help, please contact: Miriam Epskamp, uucommunity@gmail.com, 269-993-8758 or Mary Jo Ebert, maryjoebert@gmail.com, 248-224-0223
CITIZENS CLIMATE LOBBY ACTION FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR – State Bi-partisan Community Solar Legislation
By MUUSJN on Sunday, May 5th, 2024
Bi-partisan Community Solar legislation is currently in the Michigan State Senate and the House, but needs some help from Michigan citizens to be passed. You can help it pass. What is a Community Solar project? Why is Community Solar important? Community Solar provides: For more information and specific suggestions of what YOU – and your friends, family and neighbors – can do : CLICK HERE or SCAN QR CODE
Your Vote Matters! Steps For Making Your Voice Heard in the 2022 Election
By MUUSJN on Friday, September 30th, 2022
Steps to Make Your Voice Heard in the 2022 Election! GET REGISTERED – If you haven’t yet cast your ballot, there is still time to exercise your right to have your voice heard. Here are some tips for making sure your vote is counted: * VERIFY THAT YOU’RE REGISTERED TO VOTE AND LEARN IF YOUR POLLING LOCATION CHANGED: Go to https://mi.gov/vote Here you can confirm your voter registration status; your polling place and hours; view a sample ballot; and track your absentee ballot. You can vote if you are homeless or if you have completed a jail or prison sentence or are in jail waiting for trial. Go to the above website for more information. * IF YOU’RE NOT REGISTERED, DO SO ASAP: To register to vote on-line, click […]
Michiganders: Protest the Insurrection and Call for Voting Reform at January 6th Vigil
By MUUSJN on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021
Join a Vigil for Democracy Near You or– Organize One in Your Community –To Demand Adoption of Voting Reforms On January 6, 2021, a faction of politicians turned their backs on American democracy to incite armed right wing militants to storm the Capitol on same day Congress was voting to approve the results of the 2020 election. In spite of former Attorney General William Bar’s declaration that “there was no widespread voter fraud”, shameless conservative officials have been following a playbook of claiming that the 2020 election was “stolen” by fraud. In a very recent Michigan ballot proposal, they call for sham “audits” and continue to promote fake voter reforms in the “Secure MI Vote” ballot proposal. This proposal include a ban on using places […]
Call Again to Urge Michigan Senators & Sen. Chuck Schumer to Support the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
By MUUSJN on Monday, May 24th, 2021
URGE MI SENATORS & SEN. MAJORITY LEADER CHUCK SCHUMER TO CHAMPION THE GEORGE FLOYD JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT BACKGROUND: On March 3rd, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives. President Biden and Rep. Karen Bass, Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, set a goal of getting this historic bill adopted on Tuesday, May 25th, the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. However, even though the bill is not expected to be adopted by this deadline, there are reasons to be hopeful that police reform can still be adopted “soon” with help from Michigan’s two Senators and 10 Republican Senators. THE ACT’S PROVISIONS: Click HERE for House Judiciary Committee “Fact Sheet: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act”. YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED! […]
Petitions Are Available to Put LGBTQ Rights on 2020 Ballot
By MUUSJN on Friday, February 28th, 2020
Fair & Equal Michigan Campaign–Let’s Put LGBTQ Rights on 2020 Ballot –Why & How to Get Involved EVERY MICHIGANDER SHOULD HAVE AN EQUAL RIGHT TO SUCCEED A growing coalition of community organizations, faith communities, businesses, LGBTQ organizations, and elected officials in Michigan are coming together to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ Michiganders. This month, this coalition launched a Fair and Equal Michigan campaign to put a proposal on the 2020 ballot to amend the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to protect the rights of people based on their gender identity (who they are) and their sexual orientation (who they love). According to an April 2019 Quinnipiac poll, 92% of Americans do NOT think that “employers should be allowed to fire someone based on their sexual orientation […]
LGBTQ Voting Town Hall Meetings This Week
By MUUSJN on Friday, February 28th, 2020
Human Rights Campaign Hosts LGBTQ Voting Town Halls In Ferndale, Pontiac, Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids You are invited to attend a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Voting Rights Town Hall in the one of four Michigan communities: Message from Christina Rissman, HRC Michigan Lead Organizer:Join us at one of these events next week to connect with other folks passionate about equality in our communities and meet HRC’s new fellows in your county! 02/24 – Ferndale, @ Affirmations. 6pm. https://www.mobilize.us/hrcmi/event/234331/ 02/26 – Kalamazoo, @ Stetson Chapel. 6pm. Partnered with OutFront Kalamazoo, speakers and open mic opportunities! https://www.mobilize.us/hrcmi/event/236084/ 02/26 – Pontiac @ Liberty Bar. 5:30pm.Karaoke after speakers!https://www.mobilize.us/hrcmi/event/231915/ 02/27 – Grand Rapids @ City Built Brewing. 6pmhttps://www.mobilize.us/hrcmi/event/234452/ Looking forward to seeing y’all there and to working with you in the continued fight for equality! Christina Rissman | she/her/hers |Regional […]
NO WAR VS IRAN: Call Your Senators; Protest on January 25th
By MUUSJN on Monday, January 13th, 2020
Call Our Michigan Senators: Sen. Debbie Stabenow: 1-202-224-4822 Sen. Gary Peters: 1-202-224-6221 Tell Them — Stop War With Iran! Join International Day of Action Protests on Jan 25th Two Michigan Locations So far: Ann Arbor – noon in front of the federal building Traverse City – 1 p.m. Traverse City Open Space (Grandview Parkway & Union Street) Expect more locations. For more information, click HERE (provided courtesy of Code Pink) WE WON ONE: Round 2! The Michigan UU Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) joined many peace, justice and faith organizations, to urge the U.S. House of Representatives to adopt a War Powers Resolution to reign in #45’s ability to declare war on Iran. The House voted 224-194 on January 9th to adopt this Resolution. Now the Resolution (Senate […]