Victory for Police Transparency! Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Just Voices

Victory for Police Transparency! Iowa Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Just Voices
We have BIG news to share.

The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Just Voices — and in favor of every Iowan’s right to know how law enforcement operates in our communities.

This decision affirms that police departments cannot hide information about use-of-force incidents from the public. It’s a crucial step forward for transparency, accountability, and justice in Iowa.

We brought this case because we believe the people deserve answers — and now, the law agrees.

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Solidarity with Students supporting justice in Palestine

Statement supporting student activism on Gaza

Side With Love in collaboration with the Youth and Emerging Adult team of Lifespan Faith Engagement office, and the UU College of Social Justice, join in solidarity with Unitarian Universalist young adults and students across the globe, who are protesting the ongoing assault in Gaza

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We are Unitarian Universalists!

We are Unitarian Universalists, people of many backgrounds who have different beliefs, but shared values. Together, we offer a guided path towards a better you and a better world. Get to know us in this short animated video.

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Transforming Policing In the 21st Century

Harvey Harrison of the Des Moines UU congregation helped found an organization called Just Voices which has worked to address racially biased policing in Des Moines.  This video will be available to view on Zoom for those registered for the 2023 GA.  The workshop should be available online sometime after June 1.  A meeting room…

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A Possibility: Evolving from Principles to Values

At this year’s UUA General Assembly delegates from your congregation and others across the country will vote on whether or not to adopt revisions to UUA Bylaws that emphasize love and justice, anti-racism and anti-oppression language, and explicit statements of our Values rather than our Principles.

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