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Light out for our Democracy, March 4, 2025
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.
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Iowa has turned mean–kiss Iowa nice goodbye!
For years, Iowa has been considered a political bellwether, thought to mirror the values and priorities of the broader American populace. However, this perception faced a direct challenge when Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, in a candid exchange with Governor Reynolds, asserted that Iowa “doesn’t reflect our country,” inviting viewers to witness the moment firsthand.
Read MoreProtest opportunities
Nation-wide protests you can easily participate in.
Read MoreJoin Iowa Interfaith Power & Light for our Called To Climate Action Conference on Saturday, March 29
Join Iowa Interfaith Power & Light for our Called To Climate Action Conference on Saturday, March 29 at Grinnell College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be a day of empowerment, connection, and action to promote a more just and sustainable future for all and we need you there.
Read MoreMoral Mondays at the Capitol–fighting for Human Rights for All
Moral Mondays IOWA
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Online only via Zoom or Moral Mondays IOWA Facebook page
MARCH 18: Dead or alive?
MARCH 11: Fighting a union busting bill — again
MARCH 4: Iowa’s LGBTQ community will not be erased
FEBRUARY 26: Iowa Legislature’s impact on our public schools
Call your Senator–block the anti-immigrant bill
Contact your senators and urge them to retain federal jurisdiction over immigration policy and reject mandatory detention for people who are unlikely to pose any risk to public safety. Instead, we should invest in our tradition of welcoming immigrants and rejoice in their positive contributions to our nation.
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Progressive voices hosting Goldpine
Enjoy an evening of high-energy, harmony-driven, introspective Americana music with Goldpine, a Nashville-based duo with Iowa roots. Winners of the 2022 Rocky Mountan Songwriter Contest, they draw upon the acoustic folk tradition but then put their uniquely innovative and eclectic spin on the music they create. Don’t miss the chance to hear them in our incredible listening room space.
Read More10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation.
Read MoreYou’re soaking in it: White Supremacy Culture for White Folks–Faith Development Classes
It can be easy to ignore what we have been soaking in our entire lives. That doesn’t make it any less toxic to ourselves and others. This class is designed for white-identified UUs to explore the notion of White Supremacy Culture so that we might identify what we’ve been steeped in.
Read MoreDubuque Die in
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque members participated in Dubuque’s 2nd Die In on September 26, 2024 at Washington Park.
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Read MoreGoing Beyond Land Acknowledgements – Decolonial Repair Work first Wednesdays of the month
Dear all, this in person and zoom event is led by Honor Native Land Fund, a group recommended by our friend Shelley Buffalo from the Meskwaki Settlement.
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