Social Justice Action

Gun Regulations: The Trump administration is scrapping more than three dozen firearms regulations, abandoning a crackdown on illegal sales, restoring gun rights to some people with mental illness and loosening oversight of private weapons transactions. The GVP is looking for a program coordinator to work with the San Diego Alliance to End Gun Violence and other like minded organizations in the San Diego area. For more information on what the responsibilities of a coordinator

The Little Things that Run the World How is a bug’s life intertwined with our own and the lives of everyone on the planet? The documentary, The Little Things that Run the World answers those questions and goes beyond, imbuing a sense of wonder and awe and inspiring us to protect the delicate balance in our environment. Bring the family to experience this visually stunning, award winning film on Saturday, August 1 at the Schulman Auditorium at the Dovey Library, 1775 Dove Lane

Erasing Palestinian Communities in the West Bank This week we focus on the growing body of reporting documenting displacement, violence, and structural pressure facing Palestinian communities across the West Bank. Amnesty International report on “Tracing Anything Palestinian: Israel’s Ethnic Cleansing of West Bank Bedouin and Herding Communities Amnesty International report: Erasing Anything PalestinianWatch Amnesty’s video on settler violence and state support Internation

BAN BUMP STOCKS This advocacy day couldn't come at a more important time. As America celebrated its 250th birthday, our nation experienced 17 mass shootings over the July 4th holiday weekend - 9 on Independence Day and 8 more the following day. Those shootings left 11 people dead and 86 wounded in 16 communities across 14 states. Americans should be able to celebrate our nation's independence without fearing gun violence. The Trump administration is systematically reversing 3

Wildfires Reverse Air Quality Progress Wildfires have plagued the US and Canada. In California, 2018 was the state’s deadliest fire season with 100 people killed. 2020 showed the most acres (4.3m) scorched. The 2025 Los Angeles fires killed 31 people and destroyed more than 16,000 structures. Wildfires create their own ground-level ozone (O3) as they emit carbon monoxide and other gases that contribute to ozone formation, and smoke, spreading hundreds of miles. A recent study

July 12, 2026 at 4pm - Amphitheater Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and celebration at UUFSD! This special Benefit Concert offers great music and delicious refreshments while bringing us together for a compelling mission. Your attendance fuels Concerts with a Cause, a powerful investment in our community that supports local nonprofit organizations.Refreshments at 3pm, Concert at 4pmFeaturing: Ruby and the Red Hots! The "First Class Sultry Lady of the Blues"As seen at

Up on the Roof: Possible Boost to Clean Energy Goals This novel solution involves a rooftop heat pump that first dehumidifies the air before cooling it with the onsite air conditioner. This method should be 40% more efficient than today's standard air conditioners alone. By 2050, the global demand for air conditioning will be triple that of 2022, and require more energy than the current total energy demand in the U.S., China, India, Germany and Japan combined. Amazon will b

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. From MomsRising New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that deaths due to mental health conditions rose 5% in just one year. This new report also notes a big increase in deaths occurring later in the postpartum period. This means that the pos

July 12, 2026 at 4pm - Amphitheater Party with a Purpose: A Benefit Concert - Sunday, 7/12/2026 Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and celebration at UUFSD! This special Benefit Concert offers great music and delicious refreshments while bringing us together for a compelling mission. Your attendance fuels Concerts with a Cause, a powerful investment in our community that supports local nonprofit organizations.

JUNE 10, 2016 AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL REPORT ON: ERASING ANYTHING PALESTINIAN: ISRAEL’S ETHNIC CLEANSING OF WEST BANK BEDOUIN AND HERDING COMMUNITIES Palestinian Bedouins lived for generations in the occupied West Bank village of Khirbet Zanuta (Zanuta), sustaining themselves through herding, farming and dairy production. The village was designated as part of Area C under the 1995 Oslo II Accords, placing it under full Israeli military and administrative control. Today, Zanuta

Enjoy the Beach, Heal the Coast More of us are heading to the beaches as daylight lengthens and temperatures warm. Let’s each take some small actions to keep our shoreline and ocean healthy. The Surfrider Foundation suggests *Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year - join volunteers across San Diego County on July 5 for the 20th annual morning after cleanup. Register here. *Ocean Beach Community Cleanup - join the vibes and keep the ocean plastic-free *Sign this petition to state lawm

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. From Muslim Grassroots Movement Israel abducted 20-year-old Palestinian-American student Sama Safi from her family's home in the occupied West Bank. Israeli security forces stormed her apartment building last week at 3 a.m., stole her personal belongings, and took her away to

July 12, 2026 at 4pm - Amphitheatre Come for the music, stay for the celebration, and leave inspired. Join us for an afternoon of music, food, and celebration at UUFSD! This special Benefit Concert featuring Ruby and the Red Hots offers great music and delicious refreshments while bringing us together for a compelling mission. Your attendance fuels Concerts with a Cause, a powerful investment in our community that supports local nonprofit organizations. Tickets can be purchas

June 20th at 1-3pm - Palmer Library The North County Climate Change Alliance will meet here on the UUFSD campus in the Palmer Library on Saturday, June 20, 1:00 - 3:00 pm and you’re invited!This monthly networking event is open to individuals and groups who are concerned about climate change. We also welcome those who are looking to learn more about climate change and for opportunities to become more involved. The format is a casual round robin discussion. Participants have t

Our Tias families are doing well despite ongoing threats and detentions. Each week when my husband Paul and I deliver food (milk, eggs, coffee, fresh tortillas, beans, rice, cereal snacks, lots of fresh produce, etc.) to 3 of our 30 families, we get big smiles and hugs from the appreciative recipients. We at UUFSD have continued to do our part by supplying sugar that’s delivered monthly and donating our plastic bags and egg cartons to be re-used. Some of you have also contrib

Our partner organization “San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention” is now the “Alliance to End Gun Violence.” This name both honors our history and sets us up for the future as we continue to expand our efforts to end gun violence. The stylized “A” in our new logo calls attention to both the Alliance and to taking Action. Orange, the recognized color for gun violence prevention, supports this call to action, while blue balances that with our calm, well-reasoned efforts. Goals

Every week the SJA publishes a list of various justice actions that members and friends can take from the comfort of their homes. We ask you to add your name to at least one, that resonates with you. FROM BEYT TIKKUN PASS THE BLOCK THE BOMBS ACT The Block the Bombs Act would stop specific U.S. weapons transfers being used against Palestinian civilians. Congress must stop enabling further devastation in Gaza.Urge your representative to co-sponsor the Block the Bombs Act STOP

REMOVAL OF PALESTINIANS FROM AL-BUSTAN NEIGHBORHOOD Israeli authorities are accelerating the removal and demolition of Palestinian homes in the Al-Bustan neighborhood of Silwan, East Jerusalem. The municipality aims to clear out the entire community of about 1,500 residents to build a biblical tourist theme park called the "King's Garden”. (http://peacenow.org.il/en/bustan-silwan) Key Details of the Crisis: Current Threat: Dozens of homes have been demolished, leaving hundred

What Do We Want From Our Next Governor? Bold Climate Leadership! Primary voting day just passed. There are many criteria upon which to have evaluated the candidates, but a recent poll shows that Californians overwhelmingly want bold climate leadership. According to the EnviroVoters Education Fund and David Binder Research, “The majority of voters believe that California’s next governor must deliver affordable clean energy, reliable water, fair insurance, polluter accountabili

Save the Date: June 28, 2026, 11:30 am, UUFSD Founders Hall Join an eye-opening presentation on the dramatic outcome of Hungary’s recent elections and the fall of Viktor Orbán’s long-standing regime. The discussion will explore how democratic institutions were gradually reshaped and how voters ultimately mobilized to reverse that trend. You’ll also hear why the president of the Heritage Foundation, the architect behind Project 2025, described Hungary not just as a model but