Congress Has a Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Protect Millions of Immigrants
Through the legislative tactic of budget reconciliation, Congress could finally create a pathway to citizenship for people unjustly deprived of legal status.
July 26, 2021
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Strange Bedfellows: Reflections on Attending the International Religious Freedom Summit
At UUSC, we are in solidarity with people facing religious persecution around the world; but some voices claiming to speak for “religious freedom” in Washington need to reflect on the ways they are part of the problem.
July 22, 2021
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After DACA Ruling, “Time’s Up for Congress to Protect Immigrant Communities”
UUSC responds to federal court order freezing the DACA program for new applicants
July 19, 2021
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Assassination of Haiti’s President Underscores Importance of Supporting Haitian People Living In and Migrating to the U.S.
In light of the escalating political crisis, the United States government should halt all deportations and expulsions to Haiti.
July 15, 2021
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5 Steps to Address Climate-Forced Migration
Displacement due to climate change is underway, but a new report shows how governments can respond in ways that uphold human rights.
July 14, 2021
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Biden Must Reverse His Stance on the Line 3 Pipeline
Bafflingly, the Biden team is interceding in court to back a planet-warming fossil fuel project. But it’s not too late to change their minds.
July 1, 2021
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Shining Through Love: Reflecting on Pride’s Radical Roots
Hear from UUSC partner the Queer Detainee Empowerment Project as they reflect on justice, human rights, and Pride month.
June 30, 2021
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Chauvin’s Prison Sentence Urges Us to Continue the Fight for Racial Justice
We can no longer operate under the naive notion that our criminal justice system is in fact just.
June 25, 2021
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Juneteenth: Transitioning From Where We Were to Where We Want to Be as a Nation
Juneteenth is an opportunity to reflect on history while continuing to fight for true equality.
June 17, 2021
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Supporting People in Migration on World Refugee Day
Reflecting on the power of grassroots groups to make a difference for refugees and people in migration.
June 17, 2021
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