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Proposed Constitutional Amendment (SCA 10) Sent from CA State Senate to November Ballot

SACRAMENTO June 27, 2022 – In a historic moment for California, the State Assembly passed SCA 10, a constitutional amendment to make explicit the fundamental constitutional right to abortion and contraceptives in a 58-16 vote. The bill, jointly authored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood), and co-authored by a large coalition of […]

A Reflection on SCOTUS Decision Roe v Wade – by Karen Stoyanoff

24 June 2022UU Justice Ministry of California1731 Howe Avenue, #579 Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone (916) 441-001 In January, 2023, it will be 50 years since Roe v Wade became law of the land. I was so happy at that point, not because it meant I could legally have an abortion – that’s not what the decision really affirmed – but […]

Roe v. Wade – A Response From The Rev Dr Betty Stapleford

UU Justice Ministry of California1731 Howe Avenue, #579 Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone (916) 441-0018 Reflection on SCOTUS Decision on Roe v Wade24 June 2022 I have been thinking a lot this week about the impact by the decision by a majority of the U.S Supreme Court, overturning Roe v. Wade were to become the law of the entire United States. […]

Take Action Together

Bans Off Our Bodies Mobilize We will be gathering virtually on June 30th at 7pm for a town hall discussion on how we can support women both in California and in other states as we enter this new world that has placed the lives of our wives, sisters. daughters, and friends at risk. Please join us! Click to Register. Additional Resources […]

Roe v. Wade – A Response From AJ Blackwood, UUJMCA Executive Director

24 June 2022UU Justice Ministry of California1731 Howe Avenue, #579 Sacramento, CA 95825 Phone (916) 441-0018 I am heartbroken today to receive the unconscionable notice from the SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade. I have a daughter of child bearing age and to know that today depending on simply where she lives in this country she may or may not be […]

SCOTUS has overturned Roe v. Wade (6/24/2022)

“I am heartbroken today to receive the unconscionable notice from the SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade. We at UUJMCA oppose any ruling or law that removes right for women to control their own bodies and make decisions about their healthcare. We will do everything within our power to protect women in California and across our country. We call upon all […]

“Baby Roe” speaks out

SCOTUS could release the ruling that will overturn “Roe v. Wade” any day now. The “draft opinion” by Justice Alito was leaked to Politico in early May. The country has already started to react to what may come. Many of us are bracing ourselves, and hoping …. This hope reminds me of the hope I held onto while the election […]

11 BOLD WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD

Written by for “History.Com” by BRYNN HOLLANDORIGINAL: MAR 8, 2021UPDATE: APR 1, 202 Click here or on the image above to read the article. 14TH AMENDMENT DISCUSSION STARTER: THE WOMEN OF RECONSTRUCTION The Equal Rights Amendment: What You Need To Know