Two Build Back Better Rallies on Monday; Call Your U.S. Representative for Transformative Change
By MUUSJN on Thursday, October 21st, 2021
Build Back Better Act – A Historic Opportunity To Improve the Lives of Millions & Take Steps To Help Build a Better World for Future Generations Attend a Build Back Better (BBB) rally in Warren or in Detroit (Additional Events are Being Planned)Rally with Rep. Andy Levin 11:30 a.m., Monday, October 18th 30500 Van Dyke Avenue, Suite 306, Warren, MI 48093Rally with Rep. Rashida Tlaib 3:30 p.m., Monday October 18th Pallister Park, 616 Pallister, Detroit, MI 48202BBB Registration Form: https://secure.everyaction.com/pNM2LcGWUEu9ilk_f6LWIg2 RALLY SUPPORTERS: Sierra Club MI Chapter; Michigan League of Conservation Voters; Michigan People’s Campaign; Michigan People’s Campaign; Detroit Action; Mothering Justice; 482 Forward; MOSES Action; MI Liberation; We the People – Action Fund; Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition; Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network (MUUSJN); and Michigan Climate […]
A BIG WEEK: TAKE ACTION FOR FAIR REDISTRICTING IN MICHIGAN
By MUUSJN on Thursday, October 21st, 2021
TAKE ACTION ON REDISTRICTING VOTING MAPS As you may have heard, the Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission has been working for months to create new voting district maps for the Michigan House and Senate and for U.S. House of Representatives. These maps were drawn to represent community interests, civil rights, equal representation and partisan fairness. These maps have gotten input from citizens and organizations around the state. You are encouraged to make your voice heard at one of five hearings near you or on-line: Detroit: October 20th, TCF CenterLansing: October 21st, Lansing Center Grand Rapids: October 22, Amway Gaylord: October 25, Treetop Resorts Flint: October 26, Dort Center For times and other information on these hearings, go to: https://www.michigan.gov/micrc/0,10083,7-418-108477_108479—,00.html Public comments can also be made on-line: https://www.michigan.gov/MICRC […]
October 16 & 17, 2 Days to Learn About Solitary Confinement & How to End It!
By MUUSJN on Thursday, October 14th, 2021
October 16 & 17, 2021 –Two Days to Learn and Take Action On SOLITARY CONFINEMENT The Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network (MUUSJN) is co-sponsoring two opportunities to hear Lois Pullano, Executive Director of Citizens for Prison Reform, speak on “Open MI Door! — Ending Solitary Confinement in Michigan” at two different events: one by Zoom at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 16th and one in person at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 17th at the UU Church of Greater Lansing. Solitary Confinement, defined as being isolated for at least 20 hours or more, creates physical and psychological harm to over 3,000 Michigan prisoners each year. A United Nations expert has voiced ALARM at the excessive use of solitary confinement by correctional facilities in the United States. Click HERE for more information. […]
U.S. House Passes Women’s Health Protection Act: March For Women’s Rights on 10/2/21
By MUUSJN on Friday, October 1st, 2021
Something to Celebrate and Something to Protest! Womens’ right to an abortion is under assault On Wednesday, September 1st, the Texas legislature adopted and Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 8 that criminalized abortion after six weeks, effectively making most abortions in Texas illegal without exceptions for rape and incest — even before most women even know if they are pregnant. Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court refused in a 5-4 decision to intervene to protect women’s choice to have an abortion in Texas. The Texas law, which allows anyone in the U.S., including anti-abortion vigilante’s, to cruelly file a $10,000 lawsuit against anyone they suspect of helping of perform an abortion, even a taxi driver driving a women to a clinic! The state of Mississippi […]
THREE MUUSJN SUJPPORTED EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER: GREEN JOBS & VOTER SUPPRESSION & FREE ZOOM TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS
By MUUSJN on Saturday, September 18th, 2021
THREE MUUSJN SUPPORTED EVENTS 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept 18th Green Jobs & Voter Suppression 2 p.m. September 23rd – Federal Action Rally Lansing 7 p.m. September 23 – Zoom Training for Beginners 10 a.m. September 18th – GET READY FOR ACTION: GREEN JOBS & VOTER SUPPRESSION Nick Ciarimitaro, former AFSCME Lobbyist and past state legislator, will speak on the provisions for Green Jobs in the American Jobs Act (aka the Infrastructure package) being debated by Congress. Also, hear Rochelle Rubin, a Team Leader for Voters Not Politicians, will speak about latest attempts to suppress the vote in Michigan and what we can do about them. This forum is sponsored by Gray Panthers of Metro Detroit and co-sponsored by MUUSJN. Click HERE TO RSVP. Click HERE to join the meeting. 2 […]
Supreme Court Lets Stand Texas’ Most Extreme Abortion Ban In Nation. Fight Back!
By MUUSJN on Wednesday, September 8th, 2021
Call & Urge U.S. Representative To Vote for the Women’s Health Protection Act (HR 3755) Click HERE for a list of Michigan Members of Congress Click HERE to learn the Name & Contact Info for Your U.S. Representative BACKGROUND As of Wednesday, September 1st, the Texas legislature adopted and Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 8 that criminalized abortion after six weeks, effectively making illegal most abortions in Texas. This abortion ban would have no exceptions for rape and incest and would make abortion illegal before most women even know if they are pregnant. Without ruling on the Constitutionality of this law, U.S. Supreme Court refused in a 5-4 decision to not intervene to protect women’s choice to have an abortion in Texas. The Texas law, which allows anyone […]
New Petition Drive Filed to Make It More Difficult to Vote in Michigan!
By MUUSJN on Friday, September 3rd, 2021
On August 30th, a “Secure MI Vote” committee launched a petition drive to making it more difficult to vote after a record turnout in the 2020 election. A broad coalition, including Voters Not Politicians and many other organizations, is launching a counter campaign to educate the public about this troubling effort. Nancy Wang, Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, was quoted as saying “A Democracy only works when the voice of the people can be heard. No matter what they say, the purpose of the GOP’s petition drive is to make it harder for some voters to vote, pure and simple…Now is the time for voters across the state to stand up for our freedom to vote and to oppose this package of voter suppression […]
New Petition Drive Filed Today to Make It More Difficult to Vote in Michigan!
By MUUSJN on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021
A Republican backed “Secure MI Vote” committee launched a petition drive today to tighten Michigan voter laws after a record turnout in the 2020 election. A broad coalition, including Voters Not Politicians and many other organizations, is launching a counter campaign to educate the public about this troubling effort to make it more difficult to vote. Nancy Wang, Executive Director of Voters Not Politicians, was quoted as saying “A Democracy only works when the voice of the people can be heard. No matter what they say, the purpose of the GOP’s petition drive is to make it harder for some voters to vote, pure and simple…Now is the time for voters across the state to stand up for our freedom to vote and to oppose […]
Urge Your Michigan Senator to Support $1.4 Billion Boost in Child Care for Michigan Families
By MUUSJN on Wednesday, August 18th, 2021
CALL YOUR STATE SENATOR! Click HERE to Get the Name & Phone Number of Your State Senator BACKGROUND: Michigan can’t get back to work unless families have access to quality child care. Child care businesses and teachers across the state are struggling to make ends meet. Congress recognized that earlier this year when it passed two rounds of federal stimulus funding through the COVID relief legislation, including the American Rescue Plan. Also a bi-partisan group of Michigan legislators voted to adopt the $1.4 billion package of child care bills to expand access to high quality child care and make it more affordable. House Appropriations Chair, Rep. Albert Thomas, acknowledged that the bill adopted in the House has some differences from Governor Whitmer’s proposal, but said “I’m confident […]
Urge Rep’s Slotkin and Stevens to Support The American Women’s Protection Act
By MUUSJN on Saturday, August 7th, 2021
Call & Urge Rep’s Elissa Slotkin & Haley Stevens To Co-sponsor the Women’s Health Protection Act (HR 3755) Rep. Elissa Slotkin: 1-202-225-4872 Rep. Haley Stevens: 202-225-8171 BACKGROUND The legal right to an abortion faces its biggest threat in decades, according to NARAL Prochoice America. In June, Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) and 188 U.S. Representatives co-sponsored the Women’s Health Protection Act (HR 3755) a bill that would block a barrage of state bans and restrictions on women’s access to an abortion. According to the Guttmacher Institute, 561 abortion bans have been adopted since January of 2021. The Women’s Health Protection Act is needed to protect women’s right to make decisions about their own reproductive health care. HR 3755 is co-sponsored by every Michigan Democratic U.S. Representative […]