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Updated: 2 days ago

“The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it .”

— John Lewis, late civil rights activist and member of the US House of Representatives for Georgia

GMUUC is a Welcoming Congregation

The Welcoming Congregation Program is a volunteer program for congregations that want to take intentional steps to be more welcoming and inclusive of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Being welcoming and inclusive is a never-ending commitment.

All of you who are is sacred. All of who you are is welcome


May Day of Observance May 17 - IDAHOBIT

IDAHOBIT stands for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and

Transphobia. It is a global awareness day dedicated to challenging discrimination,

prejudice and violence directed at lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex

people. The day is coordinated internationally through an Advisory Group and, since

2023, its global secretariat has been hosted by ILGA World, the International Lesbian,

Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. IDAHOBIT is not a single centralised

campaign but rather a decentralised mobilisation moment – communities across the

globe are free to organise events, campaigns and actions that reflect their own local

contexts and priorities.

Ensure your values show up in our Democracy!


Vote Early or on May 19th

This election is a Non-partisan General Election for State Supreme Court

Judges, Local Judges, School Boards, County Commissions, and other Local

Positions.


This election is also a Partisan Primary Election for Legislators (federal and state), Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Public Service Commission, AND MORE!


Georgia Supreme Court: May 19 General Election

The most powerful court in the state. What gets decided by this court is the

last word and final decision, unless (rarely) appealed to a higher court.

This court reviews decisions made by our state's lower courts in both civil

and criminal cases. This includes cases involving elections and our Georgia

Constitution.


Public Service Commissioners May 19 Primary, Nov 3 General

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is a five-member elected body created to

regulate Georgia Power and ensure that consumers receive safe, reliable, and

reasonably priced electric, telecommunications, and natural gas services.

Two seats on the Commission (Districts 3 and 5) are on the ballot this year.

All Georgians can vote for both seats on either the Democratic or Republican

Ticket. Learn more about the candidates.


They deserve safety, not another attack: What is Temporary Protected Status? – UUSC


Go to https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/, enter your data and choose your ballot to print out. Remember, you cannot use your phone at the polls but you can take in a paper ballot.


Note from Jami Lynn:

There are a lot of choices on this ballot. You may want to take some time and do a little research on the candidates.

We have 7 candidates running just for Governor on the Democratic ballot.\


Unitarian Universalist values dictate that the GA UU Legislative Action Network advocate on behalf of Georgia residents who would include but not be limited to - renters, the medically uninsured, people of color, those who identify in non-binary gender roles, victims of gun violence, immigrants, individuals whose reproductive healthcare rights are threatened, public school students and Georgia citizens who seek to vote without impediment.


We are approaching a major turning point in FY 2026.


Congressional Leadership is now working on a plan to fund ICE and CBP through reconciliation... The administration has set a June 1 deadline for passage of a new

reconciliation bill!

We must tell Congress: No more funding for ICE and CBP without transparency

and accountability!

Contact your Senators and Representative now!


Please check out our Action Center Weekly Update!

Each week we share a brief analysis of critical issues in this moment, political education resources, and immediate actions you can take with your community.


Read the full update: https://bit.ly/4v3YuPx

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