TAKE ACTION WITH JUBILEE!'S SOCIAL JUSTICE TEAM

Our democracy is facing a momentous challenge from the encroaching forces of authoritarianism, and Jubilee!'s Social Justice Team is confronting this challenge. Please join us in taking a bold stand for compassion, justice, and sustainability, and changing the course of our nation! To become a member of our Social Justice Team, please contact Bruce Mulkey at bruce@brucemulkey.com.

JUBILEE!'S SOCIAL JUSTICE STATEMENT

As an inclusive faith community that envisions an equitable, sustainable world, Jubilee! supports:

  • The rights of all transgender and LGBTQ+ people to their sexual and gender identities and orientations
  • The rights of all immigrants to be protected as they obtain legal representation for help with both asylum and citizenship
  • The rights of all women to reproductive healthcare of their own choice
  • The rights of all people regardless of race, ethnicity or origin
  • The enforcement of rigorous environmental standards
  • The safeguarding of our nation’s constitution and democracy

PREPARING TO VOTE!

In preparation for the upcoming midterm election, every voter should take the following actions:

  1. Check to verify you are registered under your current name at your current address. You can do so easily in NC by going to the NC Voter Search page and entering your full name and clicking the Search button. You will get to a list of people that have your name, and click on your link. If you are not listed, you will need to register. If you are listed, you will be taken to your Voter Identification page. That site now includes a link to your sample ballot for this fall’s election when you scroll down.  
  2. Make sure you have an accepted Voter ID. If you have a question, call your local Board of Elections at 828-250-4200. If you don’t have an acceptable voter ID, just bring appropriate documentation to their office. They can make a free photo ID for you in a few minutes that will be accepted.
  3. Make your plan to vote. There are three ways to vote in NC: absentee, during early voting, and on Election Day. I encourage people, if at all possible, to vote during the 17-day early voting period

Additionally, there are many ways to be engaged to get the information you need and support others to vote. Just click here to access a document that provides a number of ways to get involved and make your voice heard!

RESOURCES

To take action right now, call your elected representatives. You can take action today by calling your representatives to support issues that are important to you. With the 5 Calls app on your phone, it’s quick and easy!

Message your elected representatives with Resistbot. The Resistbot app turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives to support action on the most pressing issues of the day.

Singing Resistance Asheville. Singing for resilience, liberation, solidarity, and love! Check them out at singing resistanceavl.

Ron Katz' Listing of Ways to Take Action and Be Informed. Click here for a Google doc that Ron regularly updates as new events or activities become available.

Supporting Immigrants Tool Kit. Click here for a toolkit from the NC Council of Churches for supporting immigrants and welcoming strangers.

WNC Social Justice Advocacy Guide. Advocating for social justice is essential to creating a more equitable world. Click here to access a guide that provides a good starting place for those who might be new to social justice and for those looking to create cross-issue connections.

David LaMotte’s Sustaining Our Spirits interview series. In these strange days of distance and resistance, David has been looking to artists who bring him inspiration and perspective for sustenance and nourishment. Knowing that so many people are in need of encouragement, David started an interview & conversation series with some of his favorite artists in various genres to share some of their art with you and offer a bit of grounded hope in a hard and turbulent time.

Dealing with anxiety during challenging times. Harvard professor and behavioral scientist Arthur Brooks presents three evidence-based strategies for managing anxiety: First, the Anxiety Journal technique, a metacognitive approach to focusing unfocused fear by identifying specific anxieties, outlining scenarios, assigning probabilities, and developing strategies. Second, he advises against trying to eliminate anxiety, explaining how avoidance strategies backfire and discussing the fear-avoidance model of pain. Third, he introduces the concept of reframing anxiety as an adventure or performance enhancer, citing research showing that high performers often use their anxiety as fuel.

Your rights as a protester

Civil disobedience guidelines

Preparations for ICE

Connect with groups working on social justice issues

By completing this form, you can connect to groups working on issues that align with your social justice interests.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Democracy Jam, Singing Together for Unity, October 29, 7:00 p.m.

On Thursday, October 29th din the Rainbow Auditorium, Jubilee! will be hosting Democracy Jam, Singing Together for Unity -- a community singing event with special guests David LaMotte, Samara Jade, The Jubilee! Singers and members of Singing Resistance Asheville. It will be an uplifting evening of both performance and participation singing, focused on raising the vibration of love and unity before the election on November 3rd. Please plan to join us! Admission is only $10 and, as always, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to be involved in producing this exciting event, please contact Susie Davis at susie@jubileecommunity.org.

Postcarding Event, October 11, 2:00-4:00 p.m.

The Interfaith Action Network (IAN), a partner in WNC Votes, offers this opportunity to write and send postcards to registered Black voters who have historically been harmed by injustice and underrepresented across North Carolina. Get details and register here.

No Kings Day -Supporting Early Voting, Saturday, October 17

People from around the country are gathering for local events to share their concerns about the trajectory of our country and to support folks to get out and vote. In WNC, the communities listed below are sponsoring No Kings Day events.

  • Asheville (Buncombe County), 2 - 5 pm. Get details here.
  • Black Mountain (Buncombe County), noon - 2 pm. Get details here.
  • Boone (Watauga County), 4 - 6 pm. Get details here.
  • Bryson City (Swain County), 11:30 am - 1 pm. Get details here.
  • Burnsville (Yancey and Mitchell County) - 11 am - 3 pm. Get details here.
  • Columbus (Polk County), 8 am - 3 pm. Get details here.
  • Hendersonville (Henderson County), 11 am - 12:30 pm. Get details here.
  • Sylva (Jackson County), 3 - 5 pm. Get details here.
  • Waynesville (Haywood County), noon - 2 pm. Get details here