Influencing Public Policy | Resources for Study and Reflection | Supporting the Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Communities | Supporting Disaster Relief at Home | Supporting Relief Efforts in Afghanistan | Alternative Media | Facts on Military Service and Conscientious Objection

Influencing Public Policy

• The UUA and other religious organizations sent a letter to the Attorney General on November 20 expressing concern for detainees and immigrants.
• For more information on how civil rights and liberties are being undermined, see the American Civil Liberties Union's Safe and Free in Times of Crisis website.
• COMMITMENTS to action from the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations relating to the national response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
• Ongoing coverage of how UUA President the Rev. Bill Sinkford and other UUs are responding to the tragedy, including helping people cope and worship resources.

Resources for Study and Reflection

• Unitarian Universalist Writings and Resources
• From the Wider World...

Supporting the Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Communities

• Concrete Ways to Show Your Support
• Confronting Anti-Arab or Anti-Muslim Sentiments
• Read UUA President Bill Sinkford's letter calling for support
• Learning more about Arabic, Muslim, and Sikh Culture and Traditions

Disaster Relief at Home

• We've heard from many sources that local charities and other nonprofit organizations are hurting for donations. It seems that many who gave to relief efforts are now withholding their regular giving, which is putting financial pressure on the many groups dedicated to meeting (or fighting for) the ongoing needs of the nation's poor and oppressed people. With this is mind, we've taken down our link to disaster relief efforts and encourage you to direct your donations to the service providers or advocacy groups you normally support.
• Or you can find a new one at Just Give

Relief Efforts in Afghanistan

• International Committee of the Red Cross
• Islamic Relief Worldwide
• The United States Agency for International Development
• United Nations Children's Fund

Alternative Media

Reading alternative magazines online may give a more complete picture of the international affairs of the United States. Because these organizations are not dependant on advertisers or underwriters they have fewer editorial restrictions and write from a different angle.

• Counterpunch
• FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting)
• Independent Media Center
• Independent Press Association
• ZMagazine

Facts on Military Service and Conscientious Objection

• Information about registering for the draft and the option of conscientious objection