UUs Demand Justice in Harrisburg

Action Alert! Visit Current Issues to learn how you can
Stand on the Side of Love this Valentine's Day!

Hundreds of Pennsylvanians gathered on March 17, 2009, at the state capitol to demand passage of a bill that would bar discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment, housing, and accommodations. UUPLAN was one of several members of the Value All Families Coalition that joined in the capitol rotunda rally. Approximately three dozen UUs from six congregations attended (Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Devon, York, Lehigh Valley, Cumberland Valley).

What Price Integrity?
UUPLAN will take on a new issue in 2010 and it’s a big one—integrity in our state government. Over two-thirds of the states in our nation restrict the amount of money that organizations can give to political candidates. The goal is to reduce the power of special interests in swaying legislative decisions. Unfortunately, Pennsylvania is not one of these states.

In Pennsylvania, we need to break the bond between affluent special interest groups (and individuals) and powerful elected officials who control the governing process, and thus public policy. We need to bring the system by which Pennsylvania's elections are funded into the 21st century.  Go to Current Issues to learn how UUPLAN wants to change this shameful situation.

Stand on the Side of Love
UUPLAN will be standing on the side of love for Freedom to Marry week! We've joined a coalition of Pennsylvania groups that is participating in several informational and social events, press conferences, rallies and religious services between February 6th and February 16th. Go to Current Issues to learn how you can participate.

Why another UU organization?
The voice of a single church can be very strong, but the building of a network around the state enables us to strengthen the voice of our individual churches and expand our reach; build ongoing relationships with legislative leaders; and develop political skills needed to enact the changes we are seeking. But even more importantly, the networks give visibility to Unitarian Universalists. Through the small acts of many we have the opportunity to become a respected voice in our state houses for the oppressed, the needy and the poor. Please e-mail info@uuplan.org to join our e-mail action list.