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Documenting the Struggle: A Conversation with Filmmaker Stanley Nelson (available online)
ByDeb Cruz October 22, 2020

Documenting the Struggle: A Conversation with Filmmaker Stanley Nelson Recording Available now – go to online link to view. Conversation with filmmaker Stanley Nelson on his acclaimed Civil Rights films. American Experience and WORLD Channel tonight for a conversation with filmmaker Stanley Nelson and American Experience Executive Producer Cameo George on the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America. The discussion includes clips from three of Nelson’s…

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UU the Vote Harvest the Power Week of Action Oct. 21-27
ByDeb Cruz October 21, 2020

UU the Vote invites everyone to join us for a week of action to harvest the power! Running Wednesday, October 21st through Tuesday, October 27th, this is one of our final pushes to ensure we reach 2,000,000 voters before Election Day. Join us! Congregational Call-in Days: October 21 – October 27 Organize your congregation to…

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Help Families Hurting because of COVID-19 Keep Their Utilities
ByDeb Cruz September 29, 2020

Families are hurting because of COVID-19 and the state needs to hear from you that now is not the time to cut people off electricity, strap them with unaffordable bills, and allow utility shareholders to put additional expense on rate payers. We need you to show up and weigh in. TAKE ACTION TODAY Over these…

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Faith Action Network Endorses Referendum 90 for Comprehensive Sexual Health Education in Washington schools.
ByDeb Cruz August 30, 2020

The Faith Action Network Governing Board has unanimously endorsed Referendum 90 that will appear on your November ballot. We want to tell you about it and invite your endorsement and participation today. During the 2020 legislative session, a coalition of parents, educators, medical professionals, and advocates passed SB 5395 (Sen. Claire Wilson) in Washington state focused…

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Training Court Watchers for Flood of Eviction Cases
ByDeb Cruz August 25, 2020

Elizabeth Maupin of Issaquah/Sammamish Interfaith Coalition writes: I have been in touch with the Seattle University Law School and the Housing Justice Project about training and placing court watchers in the King County eviction courts. Once the moratorium ends there will likely be a tsunami of eviction cases. Volunteer court watchers who sit in a…

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