JUUstice Washington

JUUstice Washington: A Unitarian Universalist State Action Network for Justice

JUUstice Washington (or JUUstWA for short) is a network of Unitarian Universalist congregations and organizations and their allies and partners, working on creating the necessary changes to address the many challenges brought on by social and environmental injustice.

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Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge this land is the traditional territory of the Salish peoples. Their presence is imbued in these mountains, valleys, waterways, and shorelines. May we nurture our relationship with our Salish neighbors and the shared responsibilities to their homelands, where we all reside today.

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JUUstWA supports Climate in Budget Reconciliation Package

Dear Member of Congress: 

As representatives of a diverse group of religious organizations, we urge you to commit to reimagining and rebuilding our society through forward-thinking budget process that confronts climate change by making big and bold investments in clean, renewable energy while centering the needs and concerns of low-income and Black, Indigenous and People of Color Communities. 

Our religious traditions teach that a just society is one in which we take responsibility and care for all of God’s people and where people of influence are willing to speak for those whose voices are not heard. The disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that recovery must include a restorative vision of justice as we embark on a new path forward. “Build back better” must be animated by the commitment to care for all our brothers and sisters, to create a sustainable future for our children, and to achieve true justice in our midst. 

We therefore ask you to enact climate and energy legislation through the budget reconciliation package that incentivizes clean energy, clean energy and energy efficiency and directs at least 40 percent of investments in BIPOC and low-income communities. This legislation must support the rapid transition away from fossil fuel dependence and encourage job creation in clean energy, while providing support to communities that are dependent on the conventional energy industry so they are not left behind. And, legislation must provide communities disproportionately impacted by pollution and climate change with the resources to address health issues caused by air and water pollution.

 These crucial investments should focus not only on reversing climate change and reducing carbon pollution but also on helping impacted communities avoid climate disasters and become more resilient to extreme weather events. 

We urge you to use this historic opportunity to boldly address the climate crisis, promote justice and provide hope for a better future. We will be praying for you as you grapple with these crucial, moral issues, and lead us to a safe, sustainable future for our children and generations to come. 

Sincerely,

JUUstice Washington Board
September 12, 2021

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JUUstice Washington

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Woodinville, WA 98072

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