News from the United Church of Christ
Citizens Bank ends ties to companies running ICE detentions after faith leaders, activists strategically withdraw funds
The decision comes in the midst of a coordinated campaign of public pressure combined with regular acts of withdrawing funds from the bank, led by the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO), Greater Cleveland Congregations, and the De-ICE Citizens Bank Coalition. Read more.
UCC’s Pacific partner issues deep sea mining resolution: Collaborative action needed to battle harmful practice
On July 24, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS), gathering for…
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Citizens Bank ends ties to companies running ICE detentions after faith leaders, activists strategically withdraw funds
Citizens Bank has announced it will stop financing two private prison companies following…
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Voting Rights are a Justice Issue
In the United States the fight for voting rights has been historically framed as a civil…
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Check out Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson’s latest On My Mind Today blog post.
Featured Blog: Voting Rights are a Justice Issue
UCC in the News
- Detroit nonprofits team up to donate backpacks, school supplies to families in need
- Public Interest and Labor Organizations Challenge President Trump’s FCC’s Unprecedented Effort to Target ABC Stations Over Broadcast Content, Democracy Forward Reports
- Pennsburg Code Blue shelter preparing to return for third winter
- Gov. Shapiro faces calls to close youth detention center, end state collaboration with ICE
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