Help us build what's next for UU the Vote! + Big News
Since we were last in touch, we celebrated the incredible work of UU congregations in 2024 and how our congregations are shifting and growing to attend to the shifting political terrain. Like so many, we are at an inflection point, discerning our collective pathway moving forward. Since our launch in late 2019, UU the Vote has been a vehicle for UUs to take collective action to strengthen the promise, the practice, and the process of democracy. We built meaningful relationships with partner organizations and contacted millions of potential voters. Now, we are in the process of reflecting on and evaluating our shared work ahead.
We want to hear from you – the people who have supported, participated and led UU democracy organizing and actions.
Our work has always been shaped by conversations with organizers, congregational groups, and individuals committed to expanding democracy to work for the many, not the few, while confronting the rise of authoritarianism.
In this critical moment, we want to hear from you! Please take our brief survey about the future of UU the Vote.
Leadership Update
Our Democracy Strategist, Nora Rasman, who joined the team in December 2023 is having a baby and will be going on parental leave this Spring. In her absence, we are thrilled to be joined by Josie Mitz who will be working with us over the next few months to offer strategic support and engagement on our democracy work. You can read more about Josie below and expect to see her at UU the Vote events and in the UUTV Facebook page soon.
Image description: Josie Mitz is smiling energetically while riding a colorful carousel horse.
Josie Mitz (she/her) joins the UUA team as the new UUTV Strategy Support. Since 2018, Josie has been involved in electoral campaigns, working on every aspect of races, from volunteering and organizing to managing two campaigns.
Recently, she managed two special election races to fill vacancies in the Delaware State Senate and led the statewide field program to elect the first trans member of Congress, Sarah McBride.
Outside of work, Josie is a passionate supporter of the WNBA and other professional women’s sports. She and her fiancée, Casey, live in Tempe, Arizona, with their dog, Panda.
Onwards together,
UU the Vote
P.S. Looking for a place to gather with other UUs to make sense of this moment? Please join us for The Gathering, Side with Love’s new monthly virtual space for inspiration, connection and action. This is a space for UUs to learn, grow, and work for justice together. We’ll talk about the challenges we face, find strength for the work ahead, and take steps toward a better world. Register here.
