On October 1st, the Harvest Moon will rise shortly after sunset in the Northern Hemisphere. This burst of evening light provides an extended time for farmers to harvest summer crops and plant new seeds for the Fall Season. What and how have you grown this summer --- personally, in connection to … [Read more...]
The Unsung Heroines of Stonewall
Stonewall National Monument is the only national park site specifically dedicated to the LGBTQ civil rights movement. It shares the struggle of hundreds of people who demonstrated in a six-night uprising against police discrimination and brutality in 1969. Among those who fought for acceptance and … [Read more...]
Share Your Unemployment Story to Leverage Economic Aid
In this time of pandemic and economic crisis, Congress is more out of touch than ever. With public health restrictions keeping lawmakers from meeting in-person in their communities, far too many are only seeing this crisis through the news. We at Town Hall Project are convinced that if our … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules Against Gender Discrimination for LGBTQ!!
Breaking News from the ACLU The Supreme Court just handed down a tremendous decision: Under federal law, employers cannot fire or otherwise discriminate against workers just for being LGBTQ. Let's be clear: This means it is illegal to fire someone, or refuse to hire them, for being LGBTQ in … [Read more...]
Everyone Should Be Able to Vote, Especially in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis puts workers, immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, Black and Brown people, and the most vulnerable among us at great risk. They are on the front lines of the crisis. While DI partners and allies are working day and night to protect their respective communities, President Trump is … [Read more...]
Intersex Awareness Day – October 26
Join us in observing Intersex Awareness Day. Intersex Awareness Day is an internationally observed awareness day of grass-roots action designed to end shame, secrecy and unwanted genital cosmetic surgeries on intersex children. The day also provides an opportunity for reflection and political … [Read more...]
International Pronouns Day – 3rd Wednesday in October
This year, International Pronouns Day is October 16, 2019 - Why not celebrate? “International Pronouns Day seeks to make respecting, sharing, and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves is basic to human dignity. Being … [Read more...]
National Coming Out Day – October 11
In the Beginning, There Was a March On Oct. 11, 1987, half a million people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights. It was the second such demonstration in our nation’s capital and resulted in the founding of a number of LGBTQ organizations, including the National … [Read more...]
LGBT History Month – Invitation to Engage
Why not dive into LGBT History Month? First celebrated in 1994, October marks an annual month-long United States observance of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history, as well as the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements. This month provides role models, builds … [Read more...]
Join the ACLU Discussion of Transgender Rights to Health Care, July 30 in Seattle
Flights & Rights is ACLU's community series featuring important civil rights issues and great beer in the KEXP Studio Gathering Space, 472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA! All people have a right to be who they are, be safe, and live free from discrimination. Yet many transgender people are unfairly … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Unitarian Universalists protest new Spokane Co. Jail
KREM's Alexa Block said Unitarian Universalists Association leaders estimated there were about 1,000 to 1,250 protesters. Author: Ian Smay, Alexa Block Published: 12:58 PM PDT June 20, 2019 Updated: 8:13 PM PDT June 20, 2019 SPOKANE, Wash. — The Unitarian … [Read more...]
Hone Your Justice Skills at GA, June 19-22, Spokane WA
You can register here. THURSDAY, JUNE 20 10 am-12 pm - Effective and Relational Justice Work in UU Spaces Offered by UUs for Social Justice in the Middle East Social justice work is central to Unitarian Universalist identity and is often controversial. UU activists must be effective in … [Read more...]
Your Gift Empowers Us All
Reach beyond the mundane Contribute, today Now is the time to help us reach beyond the mundane. Our vision to empower people, with a new and more powerful thrust, to build a just world in which all people thrive. By supporting JUUstice Washington right now, you will be helping us to achieve … [Read more...]
Call to Take Action to Support Trans UUs
"Unitarian Universalism’s commitment to trans lives is all too often aspirational rather than true today. According to a recent survey, only 28% of trans UUs feel that their congregation is fully inclusive of them as trans people. We need this to change, because trans lives are at stake." In this … [Read more...]