One of the major bills FAN has been following this session has been Keep Washington Working (E2SSB 5497). We invite you to take action TODAY, and we share below more information on KWW from our partners at the ACLU: This important bill protects the privacy and civil rights of all Washington … [Read more...]
Alert-Urge State Senators to Fund Contaminated Sites Clean Up
Preventing and cleaning up toxic pollution is critical to the health of Washington’s people, salmon, and Southern Resident orcas. Now is the moment to urge state senators by April 13th to fully fund the program that cleans up thousands of contaminated sites statewide — including 12 sites on … [Read more...]
Call for Submissions to Young Adult Climate Action Zine
UU Young Adults for Climate Justice Theologies of Place Zine Calling all young adult artists and writers!! The UU Young Adults for Climate Justice is seeking written and 2D-art submissions for a self-published zine examining the threads among place, spirituality and climate justice. Learn … [Read more...]
Promise to Protect Training April 27,28 (Seattle WA): Get Ready for Next Anti-Tar Sands Pipeline Campaign
The training will cover multicultural competence for partnering with people in Lakota territory, a power analysis of the fossil fuel industry, and direct action as a strategic tool. The tour is coming to 10 cities beginning in March and going through May. Construction could begin in June (though … [Read more...]
Love Resists Teleconference on Sanctuary
Love Resists. It’s a hopeful sign to see so many people of faith offer their church buildings and other spaces to house people fighting deportation, and we also know that physical sanctuary is often a last resort. That’s why Love Resists is working with partners around the country to create a … [Read more...]
Cities Climate Summit II: A model for success! May 11, Mercer Island WA
Saturday, May 11, 2019. Sign-in 9:00 am; Program 9:30 am - 12:15 pm Mercer Island Community Center, 8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040 Coffee, tea, and breakfast snacks provided. RSVP at http://peopleforclimateaction.org/summit-ii/ Learn how Portland reduced their greenhouse gas … [Read more...]
These Budgets Are No Joke-Summary of Senate Budget Proposal
Washington state’s Senate released its two year operating budget proposal last Friday, March 29, just a few days after the House’s operating budget proposal. Senate budget writers have taken critical steps in the right direction with their investments and budget priorities. The 2019-2021 Senate … [Read more...]
Senate Budget Addresses Poverty and Tax Issues
Washington state’s Senate released its two year operating budget proposal last Friday, March 29, just a few days after the House’s operating budget proposal.S enate budget writers have taken critical steps in the right direction with their investments and budget priorities.The 2019-2021 Senate … [Read more...]
Puyallup Tribe asking for support in opposing LNG project on lands in Tacoma
TWO-STEP TAKE ACTION: Step 1: No LNG outreach to Tacoma City Council We are trying to get 500 people to send a message to the City of Tacoma demanding that the City complete a new project impact statement (referred to as an SEIS) for the safety of our people, lands and waters. Here’s why: … [Read more...]
Tell US Senators to Act on Climate
Write Here! Write Now! Tell US Senators to Act on Climate UU Ministry for Earth (UUMFE) is partnering with UUs for Social Justice (UUSJ) for a “Write Here! Write Now!” letter-writing advocacy campaign during Spring For Change: A Season of Sacred Activism. This year the campaign focus will be to … [Read more...]
Duwamish-Green River Basin Hatchery Programs for Public Comment
Please comment on this: NOAA Fisheries’ Anadromous Production and Inland Fisheries Branch, is announcing the availability for public review and comment of the Proposed Evaluation and Pending Determination (PEPD) for Salmon and Steelhead Hatchery Programs in the Duwamish-Green River Basin. The … [Read more...]
PUGET SOUND IS NOT A SEWER
We must stop treating Puget Sound like a sewer if we are going to restore the fish, shellfish, wildlife and other natural resources it supports. That’s why we are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to stand strong in the face of challenges to water quality improvements. We were … [Read more...]
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, County Partnership Result in Cleaner Dungeness Watershed
The recent partnership of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, Clallam County Environmental Health (CCEH) and Clallam Conservation District has led to cleaner waters in the Dungeness watershed. Staff from the tribe and CCEH sample water monthly and collect water temperature data year-round from nearly … [Read more...]
PART-TIME CO-ADMINISTRATOR
Job Description JUUstice Washingon is looking for a person with a passion for supporting social justice activism and the flexibility to use multiple skills to problem solve within a small non-profit organization. Technical skills are a must. A commitment of up to three years is … [Read more...]
Volunteer Bookkeeper
JUUstice Washington is looking for a volunteer accountant/bookkeeper to support our important social and environmental justice work in Washington State. You could provide crucial support for the birth of an exciting new organization. We desire someone who would be willing to donate approximately 10 … [Read more...]
House and Senate Pass HB 1257, Buildings Efficiency
The House and the Senate passed HB 1257, a smorgasbord of building efficiency provisions that require buildings in Washington state to meet increasing building efficiency standards, provide chargers for electric cars, and encourage utilities to offer renewable natural gas to customers. Building … [Read more...]
WA State House Tackles Fixing Economic Inequality: A Strong Start That Needs Deeper Investments
Washington state’s House of Representatives released its two year operating budget proposal on Monday, March 25. We applaud the House for taking critical steps to ensure our tax code is balanced and the wealthiest people and corporations pay their fare share. The House also made a number of critical … [Read more...]
East Shore UU in April: Programs Centering Marginalized Voices
A relatively new phenomenon at East Shore is the Alternative Service Co-op, an attempt to deepen our spirituality by centering marginalized voices. In November, they produced a 9:00 am service centering the homeless men staying at our church. In February they produced a Black History Month … [Read more...]
Salmon People: Northwest Native Opposition to Genetically Engineered Fish Film Screening and Discussion
What are the risks from genetically engineered fish to the people and environments of the Pacific Northwest? We tackled this question head-on with our short film Salmon People. Town Hall Seattle and Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ) join to screen this powerful new film and call … [Read more...]
Climate Bills Advance in the Legislature, April 2019
Four climate bills have been introduced, passed committees and passed at least one chamber of the Washington State Legislature. They involve “Clean Energy” (100% renewables for electricity), electrification of transportation (incentives for electric vehicles), “Clean Fuels” (reduced fossil fuels in … [Read more...]
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