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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