-Submitted by Judy Sullivan, USH Social Justice Chair Americans of Conscience Checklist Week of August 19, 2018 By Jen HofmannPlease keep looking for the good and celebrate what’s going well. We’re right here with you! Good news: Decent people everywhere are speaking up and working together. Just look. National Transparency wins as a legal loophole for anonymous money […]

Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote severen principles including “The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations….” As current Chair for Spiritual Life elected to the Board of Directors, I offer some thoughts to encourage […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist                     Week of August 12, 2018 By Jen Hofmann I value equality. Stand with your rainbow of neighbors from every religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, age, and ability. Out of many, we are one.   Action 1: Advocate for affordable housing. (h/t) Call: Your one House rep and two senators: (look […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist Week of August 5, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   I value secure, convenient voting and fair elections.   Democracy thrives when all citizens can freely elect those who represent their values. ▢ Action: Bolster your state’s election security before midterms.   Call: Or write your local election official (use this tool […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist Week of July 23, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   I value showing respect for all people, no matter where they were born.   We oppose inhumane treatment of all people and the government agencies that perpetuate it. People who immigrate to the US make our country stronger and are entitled to basic respect.   […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist Week of July 15, 2018 By Jen Hofmann   I value secure, convenient voting and fair elections. Democracy thrives when all citizens can freely elect those who represent their values.      Action 1: Give required IDs to disenfranchised voters. Gearing up for the November election, Spread The Vote is helping disenfranchised people get the […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of July 8, 2018 By Jen Hofmann I value secure, convenient voting and fair elections. Democracy thrives when all citizens can freely elect those who represent their values. Action 1: Oppose a citizenship question in the 2020 Census. (h/t) Note: This is an especially important action if your citizenship status is secure. People with […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of June 26, 2018 By Jen Hofmann This checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We also practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. Click HERE for past checklists. I value equality. Stand with your rainbow of neighbors from every religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual […]

Dear ones, A couple weeks ago, I shared this Buddhist story in worship:  a person is being chased by tigers and running for her life as fast as she can.  She sees a cliff ahead, and hears the tigers behind her.  When she gets to the cliff she begins climbing down, every so often glancing […]

Americans of Conscience Checklist Week of June 17, 2018 / By Jen Hofmann I value showing respect for all people, no matter where they were born. We oppose inhumane treatment of all people and the government agencies that inflict it. People who immigrate to the US make our country stronger and deserve basic decency and respect. Oppose […]