Zoltán Grossman and Alan Parker, Editors Foreword by Billy Frank, Jr. Indigenous nations are on the frontline of the current climate crisis. With cultures and economies among the most vulnerable to climate-related catastrophes, Native peoples are developing responses to climate change that … [Read more...]
Crosscut Documentaries presents: The Rising
Crosscut, by Sarah Hoffman & Ted Alvarez, December 2, 2019 Climate change is quickly altering the shape of the Northwest — its ecosystems, its coastlines and the ways of life of the humans who live on it. This is perhaps felt most acutely by several tribes on the Pacific Coast, where … [Read more...]
The Arts of Diversity and Inclusion: An interactive workshop/discussion with Dr. Esther Kingston-Mann, December 3, 2019, Woodinville WA
Dr. Esther Kingston-Mann, who is a member of First Parish UU in Arlington, MA will join Woodinville UUC to facilitate a discussion about the arts of diversity and inclusion and share some of her congregation’s experiences. All are welcome. At First Parish Arlington, Esther led the formation of … [Read more...]
Can You Help with Advocacy for Affordable Housing Event?
I just got off the phone with Troy Theil, founder of Community for Affordable Housing (CFAH), who spoke at the FIABCI Affordable Housing Summit that I attended last week. Troy is a strong supporter of Attain Housing here on the Eastside, but he sees that we need to go beyond treating the symptoms … [Read more...]
Stop Deportation of Military and Veteran Family Members. Support Bill S2797.
Last June, the Department of Homeland Security repealed “Parole in Place,” a policy that prevented deportation of family members of active duty military members, veterans, and reservists. Previously, federal immigration officials allowed servicemembers and veterans the time to pursue paths to legal … [Read more...]
Shoreline UUC Offers Peace Circles for Racial Healing, weekly Jan. 7 to Mar. 17, Shoreline WA)
Dr. Pamela Taylor facilitates Peace Circles for Racial Healing which provide the space for transforming relationships with yourself and others. When: Jan. 7-Mar.17 – 6 sessions, 6pm-9pm Where: Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church, 14724 1st Ave. NE, Shoreline Topics: #1 January 7th - Holding … [Read more...]
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: ICE & Border Patrol in Our Congregations
From the Church Council of Greater Seattle Earlier this week, a Facebook post from a member of Redmond United Methodist Church detailed an encounter with a person they now suspect was a US Customs & Border Patrol agent pretending they were in need of shelter, thus entering into a family … [Read more...]
OPPOSE HR5038 Farm Workforce Modernization Act-A Trojan Horse for Beleaguered Farm Workers
Community to Community Development, following the leadership of Familias Unidas por la Justicia, Washington State's independent farmworker union, OPPOSES HR 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. On November 12, after months of closed-door negotiations involving corporate agricultural … [Read more...]
Radioactivity on the Spokane Reservation – Comment 8 years later
Facebook post by Fred Lane of Lummi Nation. Original article dated June 5, 2011 Over the past 30 years, Harold Campbell, volunteer gravedigger, has helped prepared the final resting spots for hundreds of the tribe’s members. Death is a familiar presence to Campbell, who sits with grieving … [Read more...]
2 Million Americans Lack Clean Water Access, Especially Native Americans
Native Americans are disproportionately without access to clean water, according to a new report, "Closing the Water Access Gap in the United States: A National Action Plan," to be released this afternoon, which shows that more than two million Americans do not have access to access to running … [Read more...]
Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System
Proclamation 9945 of October 4, 2019 While our healthcare system grapples with the challenges caused by uncompensated care, the United States Government is making the problem worse by admitting thousands of aliens who have not demonstrated any ability to pay for their healthcare costs. Notably, … [Read more...]
Climate Strikes Planned for November, December and April
Starting in late November, there will be a “Week of Action” from Nov. 29 to Dec. 6, 2019. Fridays for Future is doing a November 29 strike; more information at https://www.fridaysforfuture.org/ Globally people are also doing strikes on November 29 – watch for information at … [Read more...]
Strong Women Building Strong Communities
Saturday – November 23, 2019 When: 1:00 – 4:00 pm – Free of Charge Where: East Shore Unitarian Church - 12700 SE 32nd , Bellevue Panel & Discussion with: Dina Burstein, Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice NW Monserrat Padilla, WA Immigrant Solidarity Network & … [Read more...]
Trump’s effort to rebrand Native American Heritage Month does not and will not deter Indigenous movements
Crystal Echo Hawk and Nick Tilsen Indian Country Today For nearly three decades, the month of November has been recognized as Native American Heritage Month. Bipartisan support through Presidential Proclamations and law formally recognized and honored the contributions of Native and Indigenous … [Read more...]
Tell Your U.S. Senators Time is Running Out! Fund Election Security!
TIME SENSITIVE - Deadline November 12th, 12:00 pm EST or 9:00 am PST The message below is for Washington State and Oregon UUs. It is from the UUs for Social Justice, our lobbying group in Washington, D.C. Lavona is requesting that WA and OR UUs write letters to Sen. Patty Murray (WA) and Sen. … [Read more...]
Watch Interview of Solutionary Rail Project Lead Bill Moyer on Project’s Latest Developments
Glen Anderson, Host of Glen's Parallax Perspectives on TCTV Cable television in Olympia, WA, interviewed Solutionary Rail Project Lead Bill Moyer on the latest developments of the project. Watch the interview. Glen wrote up a very helpful 14 page briefing about Solutionary Rail, which … [Read more...]
UUs for a Just Economic Community Review of Climate Conference 2019
For three days UUs and friends gathered in Washington, DC, for inspiration, outreach, education, and action on the climate emergency and the need for climate justice. We came from all over the country at a critical moment, a few days before the global Climate Strike and the start of the United … [Read more...]
TsleilTsleil-Waututh Nation seeks leave to appeal pipeline ruling to Supreme Court of Canada
The federal government is facing a new legal battle against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. . . . “We are taking this issue to the Supreme Court of Canada not only to stand up for our inherent and constitutionally protected rights, but also to make sure that Canada follows their own … [Read more...]
Con: Kalama methanol plant has no place in Washington’s clean-energy future
By Paul Thiers and Dan Serres Special to The Seattle Times Will the Washington state Department of Ecology approve or deny a massive new fossil-fuel project on the Columbia River? The obvious answer is deny, especially for a state leading the way on climate action. A fossil-fuel … [Read more...]
What ‘the kids’ need from the professional world on climate action
Green Biz, Elsa Wenzel Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Part of the power that young activists such as Greta Thurnberg hold for older folks is that they represent the fuzzy concept of "the future" in the flesh: Here, face your non-theoretical neighbors, nieces or grandchildren. Their complaints about … [Read more...]
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