Defend Migrants and Refugees
NEW: Speak out against the expanded Muslim ban!
The administration announced it would be expanding the Muslim ban on Jan. 31, adding Burma (Myanmar), Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania to the existing list, which includes Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, along with Venezuela and North Korea. The original ban went through a lengthy court battle and was finally upheld when non-Muslim majority countries were added.
The new ban, which takes effect on Feb. 21, targets countries with large or majority Muslim populations, including Burma (Myanmar), where Rohingya Muslims have faced and continue to be at risk of ethnic cleansing. With the addition of Eritrea, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania, six out of the total thirteen countries banned are African nations.
While the specific restrictions vary between the countries, the administration’s racist and Islamophobic message and actions are the same. We must reject it.
The existing ban has done tremendous harm, ripping families apart, preventing people from receiving necessary medical care and ending educational and professional opportunities. As people of faith, we recognize that religious liberty, the sanctity of family unity, equal protection and an open door to those seeking a better life are the bedrock of our society. We do not ban, we welcome.
As the expanded Muslim ban takes effect, we must all speak out for those whose lives have already been plunged into chaos, for the families that have been separated, for those who will be affected by this new ban and for the United States itself.
The new ban, which takes effect on Feb. 21, targets countries with large or majority Muslim populations, including Burma (Myanmar), where Rohingya Muslims have faced and continue to be at risk of ethnic cleansing. With the addition of Eritrea, Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania, six out of the total thirteen countries banned are African nations.
While the specific restrictions vary between the countries, the administration’s racist and Islamophobic message and actions are the same. We must reject it.
The existing ban has done tremendous harm, ripping families apart, preventing people from receiving necessary medical care and ending educational and professional opportunities. As people of faith, we recognize that religious liberty, the sanctity of family unity, equal protection and an open door to those seeking a better life are the bedrock of our society. We do not ban, we welcome.
As the expanded Muslim ban takes effect, we must all speak out for those whose lives have already been plunged into chaos, for the families that have been separated, for those who will be affected by this new ban and for the United States itself.
Protect the Planet
CONTINUING: Urge Your Representative to Support
the 100% Clean Energy Act of 2019
According to the 2018 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), carbon emissions must drop to net zero by 2050.
The 100% Clean Economy Act will put the United States on the path to this goal. Further, the Act centers around equity for all of God's children; with necessary considerations and resiliency planning for marginalized communities who are hardest hit by the climate crisis.
By clicking "Take Action" and filling out the information a letter will be automatically sent to your US representative.
The 100% Clean Economy Act will put the United States on the path to this goal. Further, the Act centers around equity for all of God's children; with necessary considerations and resiliency planning for marginalized communities who are hardest hit by the climate crisis.
By clicking "Take Action" and filling out the information a letter will be automatically sent to your US representative.
Be a Peacemaker
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Did you know? There's an easy way to make your emails to Congress more effective!
According to the Congressional Management Foundation, "personalizing" an action alert's message before pressing 'submit' is one of the most influential ways to get Congress' attention. In fact, their research shows that to influence Congress' decisions, offices only need to receive 50 personalized emails from constituents on an issue instead of 200. So be sure to add who you are and why you care about the issue before clicking 'submit.' Adding those few sentences makes a big difference!
According to the Congressional Management Foundation, "personalizing" an action alert's message before pressing 'submit' is one of the most influential ways to get Congress' attention. In fact, their research shows that to influence Congress' decisions, offices only need to receive 50 personalized emails from constituents on an issue instead of 200. So be sure to add who you are and why you care about the issue before clicking 'submit.' Adding those few sentences makes a big difference!
