The special social justice “plate” offering on May 16 is for R.I.S.E. (Women's Aid Service, an agency serving domestic violence and sexual assault victims in Isabella, Gratiot, and Clare counties. You can donate online to the Social Justice Fund at our website or checks can be sent to our treasurer made out to UUFCM with “R.I.S.E.” indicated in the memo line.
Tuesday, May 4 at 7pm
The UU Congregation of Ann Arbor UUCivs is hosting two speakers to provide background on the introduction of 39 bills to suppress the vote in Michigan. Mark Brewer, Attorney and former head of the Michigan Democratic Party, and Kim Murphy-Kovalick, State Field Director for Voters Not Politicians will answer questions about the potential of these bills to change the rules of voting for Michigan citizens. RSVP here to receive a link to attend this forum. Freedom to Vote: Fighting Back Against Anti-Voter Bills in Michigan
Join Voters Not Politicians and Promote the Vote for a special panel, featuring Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Eliza Sweren-Becker of the Brennan Center, and Sharon Dolente of Promote the Vote, and moderated by Nancy Wang of Voters Not Politicians. Panelists will discuss what is going on in the Michigan Capitol and in state legislatures across the country, why it hurts voters, and what to expect in the weeks and months ahead. RSVP here to get the zoom link for the webinar.
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