ALT This Dรญa de los Muertos, allies and those in solidarity with immigrant, migrant, refugee, TPS holders, and asylum seekers are honoring the people who died in ICE custody and in enforcement this year โ fathers, mothers, neighbors, each with a name. Say their names. Sign the Solidarity pledge. Spread the word. Sign the Pledge: https://www.solidaritypledge.com/
ALT On Monday, October 26th, @uusj.dc will host the Covenant Conversations and our topic is Immigration & Global Aid. As Unitarian Universalists, we believe in equity, every person has inherent worth and the right to flourish with dignity. Join the Conversation: Monday, October 26 - Immigration & Global Aid 7:00 p.m. ET โข 6:00 p.m. CT โข 5:00 p.m. MT โข 4:00 p.m. PT โข 3:00 p.m. AT โข 1:00 p.m. HT Register: https://greenfaith.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017907171524/WN_ygnw1BBJSWqfUlTNrtnIKw#/registration
ALT Congress is negotiating funding levels for roughly one-fourth of the federal budget for fiscal year 2027 through annual appropriations. While House appropriators have approved all 12 appropriations bills, largely along party lines, their Senate counterparts have yet to match that enthusiasm. The House bills would cut 2026 non-defense appropriations by 6.0 percent. While these cuts are smaller than the Presidentโs proposed 13 percent cut, they still slash important programs and fall far short of what is required for important non-defense public services. These are core government functions and investments that meet our nationโs needs. Learn More: Check out this article from theCenter on Budget and Policy. https://www.cbpp.org/research/federal-budget/house-republican-2027-funding-bills-fall-far-short-of-what-is-needed-to
