From an email from Compassion and Choices: We are entering the second phase of our work to get Governor Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act. I know that many of you have sent emails, made phone calls, and sent letters to the Governor, but we must intensify our efforts as we … Continue reading Social Justice Notes for August 8, 2025
Email from Kate Graney of MLK-Saratoga re: Social Justice Social Hour Recap We had a great conversation about the following: 1. ICE activity around our area. For more information about how you can help protect the rights of ALL our neighbors, please visit the Saratoga Immigration Coalition’s website (https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/sic) or their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077366816869), the Capital … Continue reading Social Justice Notes July 31, 2025
Thanks to all who attended the Resistance Lab 1.0 last Sunday afternoon, presented by Indivisible ADK/Saratoga in partnership with UUC-SS. Our liaison was pleased with the turnout (40+, of which at least 8 were UUs from Glens Falls and Saratoga) Zoom support (Thanks Damian!) and feedback from enthusiastic participants. FYI: This coming Thursday (7/24) from 6:00 – … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes July 18, 2025
Upcoming Events: Saratoga Pride Softball Tournament 5:00 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025 Saratoga Pride’s 4th Annual Pride Softball Game: FREE Family Event Meet at the Veterans Park on Geyser Rd., Saratoga Springs, spectators welcome, 18+ to play, must preregister to play, Softball After Party following the game! The Brick at 2West Saratoga Immigration Coalition Sunday, … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes – 26 June 2025
* As in “there’s no them, there’s just us!” Whew! t’s been a busy week, so far: Flag Day Parade (Saturday June 14) – our community loves to celebrate its Elks, veterans, little leaguers, firefighters, horses, and this year, festively decorated llamas. Indivisible S-ADK joined peacefully and marched behind the social justice contingent, including … Continue reading Social Justus* Notes June 20, 2025
Medical Aid in Dying – New York State Senate passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act by a 35-27 vote, bringing the Empire State one step nearer to comprehensive end- of-life care options. With Governor Hochul’s signature, New York will become the 13th U.S. jurisdiction to offer this compassionate choice. Email Gov. Hochul today and urge her … Continue reading Social Justice Team Notes – 12 June 2025
This year’s Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge Flag Day Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14, starting at 12 PM (Free Admission) Marchers form up on North Broadway and march from Route 50 to Congress Park; Social Justice Groups form the caboose – bringing up the rear UUs have a few options: We’re encouraged to wear … Continue reading SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM NEWS May 30, 2025
Contact justice@uusaratoga.org for more information A Division Street Elementary School Family Needs Your Help! There are 2 children at Division St Elementary School whose family came to the U.S. from Oaxaca region in Mexico. They are part of an indigenous group and the cartels stole their land and killed his grandmother, so the family fled … Continue reading ACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN DO NOW From your SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM May 23, 2025
Contact justice@uusaratoga.org for more information 1. Join us May 18th for Movie Night We will view a collection of short films, including animations, from the Climate Future Film Festival. Check their website for a preview: https://www.climatefuturefilm.com/host-the-festival/ 2. TAKE ACTION TO SUPPORT MEDICAL AID IN DYING ACT! Since this bill passed the assembly a few weeks … Continue reading ACTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES YOU CAN DO NOW From your SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM May 16, 2025