MUUSJN HIGHLIGHTS OF 2023
By MUUSJN on Sunday, December 31st, 2023
REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
Mobilized our statewide network to advocate to:
- Ban use of conversion therapy – Done!
- End child marriage in Michigan – Done!
- Overturn 1931 abortion criminalization law – Done!
- Pass Reproductive Health Act – 9 bills signed into law
RACIAL JUSTICE
- Initiated “Partnering for Native Justice” project
- Supported congregations’ anti-racism, anti-oppression work
- Explored anti-racism/anti-oppression practices for MUUSJN governance
LGBTQ+ JUSTICE
- After years of advocating for the expansion of the Elliott Larsen Civil Rights Act to include LGBTQ+ rights …. Done!
- Teamed with Inclusive Justice organization to
- Hosted a “Pursuing Inclusive Justice” Conference
- Conducted a webinar series exploring LGBTQ+ spirituality & justice advocacy, genders of God, punk theology, and disability justice
- Published a “Welcome In!” monthly newsletter
WATER/ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
- Served on a water legislation committee supporting recently-introduced water affordability bills for Michigan
- Partnered with Michigan Alliance for Justice in Climate (MAJIC) to monitor and take positions on environmental justice issues
- Supported congregations’ Green Sanctuary efforts
ECONOMIC JUSTICE
- Advocated for expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit – Done!
- Supported a coalition lawsuit demanding that the legislature could not legally undermine a peoples’ ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage in 2018. A court win would increase Michigan’s minimum wage
- In coalition with Michigan Liberation, advocated for reforming the cash bail system & supporting the Black Mamas Bailout program
- Opposed a federal budget proposal that would slash Social Security, Medicare and other safety net services.
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