Stand in Support of Black Lives Matter
1. Make and bring a sign.
2. Dress according to the weather (umbrellas, sunscreen, etc.).
3. Dress in black clothing.
We woke up with the horrendous news of the shootings at the Al Noor and Linwood Mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and we’ve been listening for how best to respond as faith leaders and faith communities to support our Muslim neighbors. We condemn and lament Islamophobia and white supremacy in all its forms, and we pledge to act…
“These charges are mere retaliation in response to the critical work done by Louisiana Bucket Brigade,” said Scott Eustis, community science director at HealthyGulf. “Formosa Plastics is a serial offender of the United States Clean Water Act, and discussing their criminal record with executives and government is essential work in this time of climate emergency,…
So… now that UU the Vote has got all this incredible voter outreach going together and are in striking distance of hitting our new goal of 2 million (!!) we are pivoting to election defense. UU the Vote is partnering with The Frontline Election Defenders program coordinated by the Movement for Black Lives Electoral Justice…
Last week, Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now presented a plan to reinvest 50% of SPD’s remaining 2020 budget into pro-community, pro-safety measures. Specifically, we proposed reinvestments in four categories (described in more detail below.) Replace current 911 operations with a civilian-controlled system Scale-up community-led solutions Fund a community-created roadmap to life without policing…
Special Alert! A request on behalf of Deb Cruz, JUUstice Washington’s President It’s long been since time . . . Bring Sk’aliCh’elh-tenaut Home! A sacred request from Squil-le-he-le (Raynell Morris) and Tah-Mahs (Ellie Kinley) “Our Lhaq’temish [Lummi] people have had a special relationship with our killer whales since time immemorial. We know them as qwe’lhol’mechen,…
Whether you are a seasoned activist or new to race work, we invite folks who identify as White/of European decent to deepen your race awareness and gain tools to take action towards a more equitable, just, and healthy life for all people, in a supportive and creative environment. This highly participatory workshop, featuring Theatre of the Oppressed methods, will be…