Social Justice Team Notes – April 30, 2026

Today, April 30,  6:30 PM: General Meeting of Saratoga Immigration Coalition
– Hybrid meeting in person or on Zoom
In person at the Presbyterian—United Church of Christ (24 Circular St.) Enter Nolan
House on the church grounds from the parking lot off Park Place.
Zoom. – register here.

Notes from the March meeting are available  here
Questions: saratogaimmigration@gmail.com; 518-306-1313.
Earth Month Resources – Bill McKibben:

o Here Comes the Sun: WBUR (NPR – Boston) video link:
o https://www.wbur.org/events/1030942/here-comes-the-sun-bill-
mckibben
o Bill’s fresh quotes (Don’t be an individual, join something) are full of
informed optimism: https://quotefancy.com/bill-mckibben-quotes
o ThirdAct: https://thirdact.org/about/ Members must be over age 60 –
AKA Geezers!

 UU Climate Action video from Rev. Lee Bluemel, Minister, North Parish
Unitarian Universalist, North Andover, MA:
o Our members participated in making this Climate Change Music Video.
It’s a great video/song to add to your climate justice toolbox.
o You are OUR Sunshine:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8yC9Sh4qz0

May Day Events
May 1 has traditionally been an occasion for resistance to tyranny and oppression –
See attached Email listing
Ongoing:
 UUA Common Read: Social Change Now: A Guide for Reflection and
Connection by Deepa Iyer:
https://www.uua.org/lifespan/curricula/read/social-change-now
o Check out the book and signup sheet in the sanctuary
o We’ll revisit to see who’s willing to commit to read this Sunday, May 3.

 UUthe Vote (UUTV) Focuses on Deepening Commitment to Democracy in
2026The Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA) nonpartisan civic
engagement initiative begins its 2026 organizing effort – Links:
o https://www.uua.org/pressroom/press-releases/uuthevote-2026launch
o https://sidewithlove.org/democracy
o UUC-SS members have signed up and will attend upcoming events
o Last Wednesday launched the series addressing safety & security
o Zoom events run Wednesdays until June 10, “Summer Break”
 “Saturday Vigils,” Noon to 1:00 p.m. (Post Office @ Broadway, Lake, &
Church). Despite city construction barricades at all four corners (?!?), join
fellow troublemakers, honking waving drivers, passersby, and neighbors
 New York Health Act flyers: https://www.pnhpnymetro.org/action4nyha
 SSNY Social Justice Community Clearinghouse:
https://www.ourlodgefoundation.org/quick-clicks

Cheers,
The Social Justice Gang
Very few people on earth ever get to say: ‘I am doing, right now, the most important
thing I could possibly be doing.’ If you’ll join this fight that’s what you’ll get to say.
— Bill McKibben

 

MAY DAY 2026: TOGETHER WE STAND

Workers over Billionaires

 

May 1 will be a Workers over Billionaires national day of action to disrupt the billionaire takeover of our country. They are using their massive wealth to influence elections, finance this corrupt administration, profit off of mass detentions and deportations, and more. Together we will be flexing our collective muscle in a tremendous day of power – showing our unity through a day of rallies, marches, and action including No Work No School No Shopping in many cities.

 

May Day demands:

Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first.
ICE Out. No private army serving authoritarian power.
Expand democracy, not corporate power. Defend free and fair elections not a rigged disaster.

Indivisible ADK/Saratoga (IAS) is encouraging our members to participate in two ways:

 

First, take the pledge of “No School, No Work OR No Shopping” and share the link: https://mobilize.us/s/O8CK2U

Take the Pledge Here!
Second, show solidarity with union workers by attending the Capital District Area Labor Federation at their big event in Albany, May 1, 5:30 – 7 p.m. at West Capitol Park. Sign up and share the link:

https://www.mobilize.us/nysaflcio/event/939949/

Register Here!
This May Day we are continuing to build the strength, power and momentum to win!

Indivisible ADK/Saratoga is a local chapter of Indivisible (http://Indivisible.org), active in NY’s Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties that welcomes people with our shared values and goals. We organize and mobilize for actions that safeguard and advocate for vulnerable communities, protect human rights, guard our planet, elect progressive candidates, and protect democracy.

 

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