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August 5, 2021

Honor the Wisdom of Indigenous Peoples to Solve the Climate Crisis

Lifting up the stories of global Indigenous communities in partnership with Cultural Survival

July 26, 2021

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.

June 30, 2021

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 14, 2021

UUSC Honors U. S. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley at UUA General Assembly

UUSC CEO & President, Rev. Mary Katherine Morn, invites you to join with us in this year's celebrations and events.

May 18, 2021

Disaster Justice: New Efforts to Define “Disaster” for Communities Facing Oppression

A new disaster justice initiative expands the definition of disaster to include human-made crises.

May 6, 2021

Learning Cohort of More than 40 Community-Based Organizations Introduces New, Innovative Framework for Defining, Addressing Disaster

A newly-released report expands the definition of disaster and provides concrete steps for public health officials, philanthropy, and government to adequately serve all communities.

February 26, 2021

3 Ways President Biden Can Foster Racial Justice | Black History Month 2021

We must commit ourselves to self-examination paired with decisive action.

January 26, 2021

“This Land is Your Land” Calls Us Into Reflection on Colonialism, Indigenous Sovereignty

The inauguration of President Joe Biden reminds us of the need to center Indigenous perspectives.

November 18, 2020

In Wake of Hurricanes Eta and Iota, “Only The People Can Save the People”

UUSC Condemns Abysmal State Response and Calls for Global Attention to Humanitarian Crisis

November 12, 2020

Four Years of Grassroots Struggle Achieve Electoral Wins for Justice

UUSC committed to supporting grassroots power in 2016; now, organizers are making those pledges a reality