UUANI

09/05/2026

Surveillance doesn’t keep us safe - we keep each other safe.ñ

According to the Women’s March:
✅One cop used the Flock database 717 times to track his estranged wife.
✅Another cop conducted 192 searches to track a former partner, texting her details about what she was wearing.
✅A detective ran 47 searches to track her husband’s ex-wife.
✅152 ICE and CBP agents have been accused, arrested, charged, or convicted in connection with violence including abduction and sexual assault of a child, possessing child sexual abuse materials, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and strangulation.
🤗TOOLKIT to resist here: https://interruptingcriminalization.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/mailing/url?u=1744&qid=167144

09/05/2026

These lesser-known civic engagements actually matter! Weigh in!

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA or Department) is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (2001 Roadless Rule), which established broad prohibitions on road construction, road reconstruction, and timber harvesting within inventoried roadless areas on National Forest...

09/04/2026

Solidarity Central Featured Speaker Lineup: Community Organizer, Chris White

Chris White (they/them) grew up around their late mother’s organizing in support of integration in Flint, Michigan, and has not stopped since. They have participated in protests and social justice movements all over North America. In the late 90s, they volunteered with solidarity encampments and development projects in Zapatista base communities in Chiapas, Mexico. They have worked professionally mostly in labor and community organizing since 2002.

This month Chris will offer a training on the basics of doing one-on-one meetings and how they fit into UUANI’s G.R.A.C.E. model - a framework we use to keep our advocacy and action values-aligned. Come connect with folks face-to-face and build networks for positive change, at Solidarity Central!

There’s a link to register in the bio/comments. See you in Springfield!



📅 09-26-26
📍 Abraham Lincoln UU Congregation
⏰ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT
Image Description
A blue and white digital event flyer with yellow accents, promoting a “Solidarity Central” event.

A dark blue header features the UUANI logo (a stylized heart and arc bending towards justice) and the words “SOLIDARITY CENTRAL” in large, bold white text on the right.

Below this, “FEATURED PRESENTER!” is written in large, white text on a yellow banner.

A photograph of Chris White is framed by the outline of the state of Illinois. He is looking forward, balding with a mustache and facial hair on his chin. He is wearing a dark colored shirt.

White text on a dark blue background reads: “Learn about one-on-ones and UUANI’S GRACE Framework with Chris White, Labor Organizer & Advocate. Saturday, September 26.

A smaller horizontal banner features the logos for “UU the VOTE” and “SOLIDARITY SUMMIT”, with the tagline “Ignite Solidarity, Reimagine Democracy” underneath in yellow text.

Along the bottom, in white text on a solid blue footer lists the location and organizational partners: Unitarian Universalist Association chalice logo, Abraham Lincoln UU Congregation, Springfield, IL, and SIDE WITH LOVE text next to a heart logo.

09/04/2026

Keshia Golden’s attorneys say that in October 2022, while she was eight-plus months pregnant, her then-boyfriend Calvin Sidney hit her, grabbed her hair and slammed her head against a kitchen counter. Golden grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed Sidney in the leg. Golden only intended to make him st...

09/03/2026

IEC is looking for a Community Outreach Intern to help grow and execute IEC’s presence at tabling opportunities throughout the Chicagoland area.

09/03/2026

Thoughts about Nicor rate hikes?

Nicor wants *another* rate hike! The Illinois Commerce Commission wants to know what you think. Join us on September 15 for a public forum at Lake Park High School in Roselle to tell regulators to oppose the latest rate hike from Nicor: bit.ly/sep15icc

09/02/2026

Tonight, Wednesday 9/2!

Join Interfaith Alliance, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, and Alliance for Justice for a training on what is and isn't permissible under 501(c)(3) compliance during election season. Participants will gain practical guidance on how to speak into religious values and civic engagement without cross...

09/02/2026

Solidarity Central Featured Speaker Lineup: UUANI Action Strategy Director, Atena Danner!

You may recognize Atena from her work facilitating congregational conversations, or DRUUMM-sponsored programming. Or possibly from a Sunday morning in the pulpit at your congregation talking about creativity and justice. Or behind a micro/megaphone in the street, singing about liberation. Possibly from her InSpirit Series book, Incantations for Rest (Skinner House).

This month you will find Atena at Solidarity Central, presenting UU the Vote’s new ‘We Are Builders’ training. Come learn about essential practices that successful organizers have in common, and how you can build those skills in your communities.

There’s a link to register below. See you in Springfield!



📅 09-26-26
📍 Abraham Lincoln UU Congregation
⏰ 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CT

*Image Description
A blue and white digital event flyer with yellow accents, promoting a “Solidarity Central” event.

A dark blue header features the UUANI logo (a stylized heart and arc bending towards justice) and the words “SOLIDARITY CENTRAL” in large, bold white text on the right.

Below this, “FEATURED PRESENTER!” is written in large, white text on a yellow banner.

A close-up photo of Atena Danner is framed by the outline of the state of Illinois. She is a Black woman with dark skin, wearing bright red lipstick, facing forward with a smile on her face. Her hair is in locs and hangs loosely to one side. She is wearing a white cowri shell necklace and a dark grey and black keffiyah.

White text on a dark blue background reads: “Build organizing skills and connections with Atena Danner, Action Strategy Director UUANI”. The date of the event is Saturday, September 26.

A smaller horizontal banner features the logos for “UU the VOTE” and “SOLIDARITY SUMMIT”, with the tagline “Ignite Solidarity, Reimagine Democracy” underneath in yellow text.

Along the bottom, in white text on a solid blue footer lists the location and organizational partners: Unitarian Universalist Association chalice logo, Abraham Lincoln UU Congregation, Springfield, IL, and SIDE WITH LOVE text next to a heart logo.

08/31/2026

BREAKING: A federal judge denied the DOJ's request to unblock USPS's new rule implementing parts of Trump's anti-mail voting order.

The judge found the rule is likely unconstitutional — and said the block isn't even an appealable order.

More to come.

08/31/2026

We’ll be talking about Election Protection at our Solidarity Central event in Springfield on Sept. 26th. Thanks to Capital City Illinois Indivisible for this resource!

Make a plan and VOTE 🗳️