Justice News
UU Justice NC October 16, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, October 16th at 11:00am. We Won't Stop Fighting for James Richardson. In 2009, James Richardson was wrongfully convicted of double homicide in Greenville, NC. Despite there being no forensic or eyewitness evidence linking James to the murders, he was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. His case is widely regarded as one of the most egregious wrongful conviction cases in our nation. Since 2023, UU Justice NC has been proud to partner with the Free James Richardson Campaign. This week, we will be joined by campaign lead Hibah Elawad who will share some important updates on the case. Then we'll take action calling the Pitt County D.A. Faris Dixon.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
Can I buy you a beverage? :)
Hello ERUUF community! I'm Clarissa, and I’m so happy to be here as your new Justice Coordinator, and I’m especially excited to spend these first few months getting to know the people who make this community what it is.
A big part of my work is about connection by learning what matters to folks, hearing about the justice work already happening here, dreaming together about what might be possible, and simply getting to know one another. So please come say hello!
You can book time with me through my Calendly page: https://calendly.com/charris-eruuf. I’ll have regular office hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m.–2:45 p.m. ET, and I’m also available for after-hours conversations on Monday and Wednesday evenings for folks whose schedules make daytime meetings tricky.
Whether you have a justice idea brewing, want to tell me about ERUUF and its history, have something you think I should know, or just want to put a face and conversation to the new person on staff, I’d love to connect. I’m looking forward to meeting you, learning alongside you, and seeing what kind of good trouble we can get into together. See you soon!
UU Justice NC October 9, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, October 9th at 11:00am. Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor's best-selling new book "End Times Fascism." Authoritarianism is not inevitable. Theocracy is not inevitable. Fascism is not inevitable.This Friday we will overview the book's thesis and then take three actions against its three adversaries: Christian Nationalism, white supremacy, and the trillionaire technocracy industry.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
UU Justice NC October 2, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, October 2nd at 11:00am - Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot with The NC Budget & Tax Center. This fall, North Carolinians will vote on two constitutional amendments related to taxes. 1) to keep the state income tax rate from being raised higher than 3.5 percent, and 2) requiring limits on property tax increases by local governments. This week, Heba Atwa will join us to talk about why our values call us to vote NO on these harmful constitutional amendments.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
UU Justice NC September 25, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, September 25th at 11:00am. Critical Election Protection & Voter Turnout Roles in the Home Stretch. Mail in voting is underway, we are three weeks out from the start of Early Voting, and 40 days out from Election Day. This week, we will update you on some key election protection and voter turnout roles that are still looking for volunteers in the home stretch - including Rides to the Polls, ballot curing, county board of election monitoring, and serving as material distribution sites for Democracy NC.in safety.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
UU Justice NC September 18, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, September 18th at 11:00am - Muslim Community Safety & Solidarity. This week, we'll be joined by Al Reider from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He will speak with us about the recent rise in threats to Muslim communities in North Carolina and how people of faith and conscience are taking action to affirm religious freedom and the right to worship in safety.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
UU Justice NC September 4, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, September 4th at 11:00am on Zoom. Combating Lifewise & Religious Instruction During School Hours. Did you know that the 2026 state budget includes a requirement for each school district to allow up to 4 hours a week release time for religious instruction ? This week, Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller from Pastors for NC Children will speak about a new coalition working with partners across the state to help develop model policy to mitigate the harm of this law on districts.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
UU Justice NC August 21, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, August 21st at 11:00am - Rights of Nature with Seven Directions of Service. This week, we will be joined by Crystal Cavalier-Keck, co-founder of Seven Directions of Service. She will speak with us about their new campaign to advance the Rights of Nature in North Carolina. Rights of Nature laws are a new kind of conservation law rooted in Indigenous values, which recognize ecosystems as having legally enforceable rights to exist, flourish and be protected. This fall, 7DS will hold community meetings across the state invite people into this important work.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
UU Justice NC August 28, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, August 28th at 11:00am - Covenant for the Future with GreenFaith. This week, we will be joined by Rev. Amy Brooks Paradise, organizer with GreenFaith. She will speak with us about the Covenant for Our Future and their emerging national campaign to repeal HR 1 (aka The Big Beautiful Bill).important work.
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
UU Justice NC August 14, 2026
UU Justice NC's Friday Action Hour - Friday, August 7th at 11:00am - Election Roll Out Part 2 with Democracy NC. Join us this Friday as we continue to roll out the many non-partisan election volunteer opportunities with our trusted partners. Sugelema Lynch of Democracy NC will talk with us about the role of Vote Protectors, 888-OUR-VOTE hotline volunteers, County Board of Election monitors, volunteer drivers, and more!
Review this week's resources and actions on our Google Doc, Join via this Zoom Link.
