But first, let’s take a deep breath and begin again.
“In the messy landscape that we find ourselves, going back to basics will center us. There is a way out if you feel stuck — reconnect to your WHY, our underlying passion and motivation. “
From The Grassroots Connector,
Katherine White
Have the last few weeks of current events been a rollercoaster ride for you? With the most recent news, the SUUS Social Justice Coordinating Team (SJCT) encourages everyone to take action this week, next week, next month and all the way through the November election. Fasten your seatbelts! It’s going to be a bumpy ride!
Here are ways you can get involved:
NEW GROUP: Mad Trouble meets at North Madison Congregational Church this Friday:
An offshoot of Red Wine and Blue (see below), the main focus for Mad Trouble is to spread information about the dangers of Project 2025. First Gathering – Friday, July 26, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, North Madison Congregational 1271 Durham Road Madison, CT. Neighbors meeting neighbors to learn more about what we need to know about Project 2025 and how Mad Trouble will organize.
See more information and sign up to attend here:https://redwineblue.controlshift.app/events/mad-trouble-first-gathering?share=5fba4b1f-3f18-49fe-86d8-68f4a9d50f20
Also, they will host a Zoom meeting on Sunday: register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpcuGqrj0pE9JWsnLCQqMQ4Smon9hMSKbF
- UUtheVote.org – check out the different updates and new stories.
- UUthevote.org/events – phone banking dates and more
- Redwineandblue – provides everything women need to successfully organize in their communities and beyond. And even have fun. Zoom with Elizabeth Warren on Monday.
- Center for Common Ground – fights against voter suppression homepage.
Center for Common Ground Virtual Gala Fundraiser August with celebrities - Shoreline Indivisible – our local partner who supplies the postcards, stamps and addresses we use as well as a source for weekly events and news. Join their Basecamp newsletter
- Robert Hubbells’ Newsletter a positive take on the current campaign with actions we all can do.
Learn about Project 2025 and spread the word!
- Watch Heather Cox Richardson explain Project 2025
- Project 2025 Slides
- Project 2025 Explained
- Project 2025 Toolkit
Nonpartisan postcards are available all summer at SUUS.
Call before you come to make sure someone is there.
Or you can pick up your own packs directly from 55 Flat Meadow Road, Guilford
A $10 donation (or more) per pack is appreciated if you can afford it.