The 2022 AZ Legislature has passed several bills that will restrict voting rights. A new citizens initiative creates a series of voting rights statutes to counter these bills. It’s crucial that 237,645 signatures be gathered by early July. We will be in the sanctuary each Sunday so you can add your signature. Find other locations
A new citizens initiative is creating a series of voting rights statutes that address both the AZ voting suppression bills passed in 2021 and some being considered in 2022. It’s crucial that 237,645 signatures be gathered by early July. Civic Engagement will have this petition at in-person services starting April 10 at the back of
As a result of redistricting, the state legislative districts have changed. Here’s an easy way to find out yours. It’s important to know this before you vote in the August 2022 primary.
Contact your legislators about HB2808 which would take over and even close Arizona schools based on arbitrary standardized test scores, disproportionately penalizing low- income urban, rural, and indigenous students, families, schools, and communities. This legislation has been ushered in with very little stakeholder involvement, at a time where our education system is vulnerable as COVID-19
Due to the relentless attack on voting rights in the AZ State Legislature, please contact your elected representatives to do all they can to protect the voting rights of all AZ citizens. A simple phone call voicing your concerns can be effective. Say “yes” to accessible voting places, “no” for additional identification, and “yes” for early
AZ teachers continue to foster critical thinking even as some legislators work to belittle education professionals. UUCP member Sarah Houghtelin gave us a vivid description of the current school climate in a recent worship service. Now there is a bill at the AZ legislature that could lead to more suppression by banning books in our
