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Friend,
Democracy is not just a system of government—it’s the power of the people. It begins with us, our voices, and our votes. At a time when democracy is under threat, UUSJ joins the pro-democracy movement in asking you - and countless folks across the country - to come together to defend it. Tuesday, March 4th, marks the President’s Address to Congress. Instead of tuning, We the People will host community gatherings at state capitols, city halls, town halls, and public gathering spaces across the country, to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. Three ways to participate later this evening at 8:30 p.m. ET • 7:30 p.m. CT • 6:30 p.m. MT • 5:30 p.m. PT:
History has shown us that change happens when people come together. From the abolition of slavery to the expansion of voting rights, collective action has always been the driving force of progress.
Friend, please consider joining us to come together for a healthy democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people. This is about our faith, our families, our funding, and our futures. |
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If the Trump impact hasn’t touched you, it will soon! So, they are firing federal workers. Who cares, you might think? Well, I do. I receive Social Security and a federal pension through my husband. I know some of these folks: I go to church or live near them; I hear their stories about their federal civil service. I work with UUSJ because what is happening affects many citizens, and many actions are against the law. I strongly believe that democracy should be for the people, by the people, and of the people. I have been a long-time member of the UUSJ Democracy Action Team because I value democracy and cherish ours. I want a healthy, inclusive American democracy. As evidenced by the many lawsuits, the Trump-Musk DOGE is taking a sledgehammer to our government and our democracy by running over our laws. You may depend on government services you don’t even know about. It will affect you wherever you live. It might be a family member or a neighbor who is fired, but when the government works, you don’t notice it, yet when it stumbles or fails, we all will see. Let’s take a look at how you and I may be affected. [Continued Here.] |
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Urusula Scott Ursula Scott is an original member of UUSJ Democracy Action Team. She has attended River Road UU Congregation in Bethesda, Maryland since 2007. She encourages anyone concerned to join the Democracy Action Team, as one way to have an impact. |
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More Events This Week And Next |
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March 5th Double Header:
Ash Wednesday National Call for Repentance and Truth Telling
Hosted by Rev. Barber’s Repairers of the Breach
Wednesday, March 5
10:15 a.m. ET (Gathering in-person)
10:30 a.m. ET • 9:30 a.m. CT • 8:30 a.m. MT • 7:30 a.m. PT (Procession)
11:00 a.m. ET • 10:00 a.m. CT • 9:00 a.m. MT • 8:00 a.m. PT (Presser)
Gathering: Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church (Capitol Hill), 301 A Street SE
Presser: Front steps of the Supreme Court of the U.S., 1 First St NE
RSVP for in-person or virtual. Can’t attend in-person? Watch the Live Stream. Join Pablo DeJesús, Executive Director of UUSJ, when he attends this event hosted by Bishop William Barber, II. We will gather and walk to the U.S. Supreme Court for a press conference at 11:00 a.m. ET to release an open letter and report that addresses the dangers of the administration’s policy and budget proposals. Following the press conference, attendees are invited to walk to the U.S. Capitol Building and help deliver moral demands to House and Senate leadership. This will be a sacred act of witnessing and truth-telling. |
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Faithful Witness Wednesdays: A Call For Congressional Courage
Hosted by Sojourners, co-sponsored by UUSJ and other WISC organizations
Wednesday, March 5 11:45am ET (In-person gathering)
12 noon ET • 11:00am CT • 10:00am MT • 9:00am PT (Press Confrence)
Location: Senate East, Grassy Area 8 - Constitution Ave. NE, First St. NE
Join UUSJ as we attend this event led by Rev. Adam Russell Taylor of Sojourners with the Washington Interfaith Staff Community (WISC). UUSJ is a member of WISC, and Pablo DeJesús, our Executive Director, is one of the WISC Chairs. We are co-organizing a series of faithful witness vigils at the Capitol every Wednesday in March at noon, starting this week on the 5th. Review the event flyer. These multi-faith vigils will call on Congress to exercise greater moral courage to uphold its Article 1 powers and prevent executive overreach. (Cornell Law School, Legal information Institute) (Constitution Annotated). Our nation faces an escalating threat of a constitutional crisis fueled by the Trump administration’s overreach and unconstitutional actions. A lack of leadership in Congress has allowed this crisis to grow, as it cedes its role as a co-equal branch of government. |
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Reconciliation Rundown: Understanding the Basics of Budget Reconciliation
Hosted by the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, Indivisible, and the National Women's Law Center Thursday, March 6
2:00 p.m. ET • 1:00 p.m. CT • 12noon MT • 11:00 a.m. PT What do you need to know about reconciliation, and what does it mean for our communities? Why this process matters, history’s lessons learned, and answers to YOUR questions! If you have not done so already, register by Wednesday, March 5, for this can't-miss conversation! |
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Immigrant Justice Training for Allies & Organizing
Congregation Action Network Sunday, March 9
3:00 p.m. ET • 2:00 p.m. CT • 1:00 p.m. MT • 12 noon PT Register Here: Hybrid event at Cedar Lane UU Congregation As allies who believe in justice for immigrants, how can we act in support and solidarity? This hybrid in-person and Zoom training will share information and explore multiple ways to make a difference. Topics include: Know Your Rights, Family Preparedness, Bystander and Rapid Response, De-Escalation, Accompaniment, and Organizing Together, with Q&A. |
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Mobilize to Save Healthcare
Popular Democracy
Wednesday, March 12
12 noon ET
Help take over Capitol Hill to save the years of work done to create a healthcare system that cares for us all! Join the mobilization demanding no cuts to Medicaid or Medicare, funding and protection for abortion access, and lower drug prices. |
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Contributions are tax-deductible as allowed by law. |
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