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First Class the US Postage the PAID Communicator , WI the newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation No. 1275 Communicator Return Service Volume 21, Issue 2 the newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation Fall, 2003 25 Beacon St. Requested , MA 02108-2800

ph: 617-948-4692 First Intern Arrives in Washington www.uua.org/uuwf/ ur first intern in the ment. For the first three disappearing for O Clara Barton Intern- months of the stay the young women to ship program is a well- group camped, spending realize the educated, intelligent importance of and articulate these issues. Her young woman. “I am really excited to internship will Kierstin Homblette move to DC and work as concentrate was born in a Clara Barton intern. around women’s Madison, WI My interest in women's issues as her and grew up in issues began as a member constant priority, Orlando, FL. Her of my Campus Women's with economic family, which Organization.” justice and human includes a younger and civil rights as brother, attended – Kierstin Homblette additional the First Unitarian important Church of Orlando. She interests. She feels graduated in April, 2003 3-5 days in each she can bring the from the University of location, and she was best of the Pittsburgh with a dual able to experience first- training she More from GA 2003 AIW, cont. from page 5 degree – a Bachelor of hand the differences in received as a Kierstin Homblette Science in Biology and a culture. During the last science student – Legislative Assistant for Women’s Board member, helped a congregation and in your Bachelor of Arts in month, the group spent hard analytical Issues in the Washington Office few delegates submit women's and social ac- Anthropology with a their time on the coast in thinking and for Advocacy and Witness. amendments, one of tion groups. Spread the minor in African Studies. a small hotel. reasoning – to her which was added. word about the attack on passion for social justice. General Assembly. We women's rights and the While at the University She believes that this While in college she are just as excited to Finally, the AIW was re- importance of the feder- of Pittsburgh, Kierstin did internship will help her started a campus ministry have her represent turned for action by the al judiciary. Additional campus organizing and expand the possibilities group between Pitts- UUWF and we echo the delegates in a plenary resources can be found served in the student of what she can do and burgh and Carnegie invitation she made in her session. Patsy Madden on the Web site for the government. She origi- she’s open to the possibil- Mellon and has always first journal entry: presented it and Board UUA Washington Office nally thought about ity that she may want to considered social justice “Witness my advocacy!” member Justice Waidner for Advocacy at www. medical school, but got do something she’s not a natural part of her life. spoke for it, along with uua.org/uuawo. If you caught up in the intrica- even aware of yet! Right In fact, her campus ex- Kierstin Homblette is the several other delegates. would like to receive cies of cultural anthropol- now she is considering periences tell her that Legislative Assistant for One proposed amend- alerts from the Washing- ogy. Through a study several options for her women are doing the Women’s Issues in the ment was accepted, one ton Office on a variety abroad program, she future – signing up with bulk of the social justice Washington Office for was voted down and our of social justice issues you spent a semester in the Peace Corps and work. Advocacy and Witness. AIW passed with a huge can sign up at www.uua. Kenya in spring 2002, possibly going back to She can be reached at majority! or- learning Swahili as part Africa; getting a gradu- Kierstin is excited and [email protected] g/mailman/listinfo/advo of her BA program. The ate degree; or working overwhelmed by the and her journal entries This Action of Immediate cacy-news. Write and program in Kenya in public health. support she’s received can be read at www.uua. Witness, which accompa- call your legislators and centered on biology and from UUWF and org/uuawo/new/article. nies this article (on page tell them what you think! anthropology with a side Kierstin worries that it the members she met at php?id=6#new. 5), can be used by your Women need your activ- track in Internet develop- will take women’s rights Action of Immediate Witness on Women’s Rights Passed in GA Linda’s Window ctions of Immedi- ACTION OF IMMEDIATE WITNESS A ate Witness are Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation had one column vital to the work of What does this mean for Within the pages of the proposed and voted on at I written a while ago women’s issues and I you? This means that next three issues of The the same General Assem- SUPPORT WOMEN’S RIGHTS

and then with important encourage you to make your dues and addi- Communicator, through bly. As the name suggests, UUA General Assembly, Boston news to share, I decided your own donation! To tional contributions will special mailings and by they deal with particularly June 2003 to do a different request more information, actually go to projects participating in a time-sensitive issues. Since version… so here it is. please contact the UUWF that are engaging professional survey, you they are not subject to Because our Unitarian Universalist principles call upon us to affirm and promote the in- office at 617/742-2100 women in transforma- are going to have op- congregational review, herent worth and dignity of every person and to seek justice, equity, and compassion in First, GA was an amaz- ext. 692 or send e-mail tional work. The discus- portunities to learn more human relations; and they are not considered ing success! We rolled to [email protected]. sions were challenging about our organizational policy of the Association – Because in the past four decades the Association and its member congregations have out the UUWF/Clara and the decision was changes, give voice to just the viewpoint of the consistently spoken and acted in support of the broad spectrum of women’s rights, includ- Barton Internship in the As important as the difficult to make, but it is your concerns and show General Assembly itself. ing women’s right to control their own bodies, receive equal pay for comparable work, Washington Office of the internship is, so is the time the UUWF move your support. Over the They must be passed by a and be safe from domestic violence; UUA. Our initial donation board meeting that we forward. As Phyllis next several months, two-thirds vote. of $200,000 needs to just held. The Restructur- Rickter gently reminded please challenge yourself Whereas early this month the House passed a federal ban on so-called “partial-birth abortion;” the Senate has approved a similar ban; and President Bush has promised to grow to at least ing Task Force reported us, the UUWF and its to look toward the future In celebration of the es- $400,000 to ensure the their findings and recom- predecessor organiza- and help strengthen both sign the new version of the bill; and tablishment of the Clara continuation of this very mendations and the tions changed their struc- of these promises to our Barton Internship for Whereas this is only the latest effort in the Bush Administration’s attempts to erode gains important advocate for Board took an historical ture and focus every ten daughters. Women's Rights, the women have made in recent decades, which include: women. We left GA with vote to move the UUWF years or so and we have UUWF Board proposed • Appointing people hostile to to federal courts and other key positions affect- almost $60,000 in addi- from a service organiza- been a little behind in In faith, an Action of Immediate ing women’s lives; tional donations. This tion to a foundation our efforts! Linda Witness on Women's • Using federal dollars to promote marriage rather than job training for poor women; legacy from the UUWF is model organization. Rights at GA 2003. • Tacking abstinence-only-until-marriage sexuality education onto obscure bills; • Defunding women’s offices in federal agencies in the name of budget cutting; Board member Barbara • Attempting to circumvent existing legislation, such as the proposal to amend guidelines Gardner agreed to take to Title IX (which mandates equity for women in all educational programs, not just on the drafting job. She sports) to allow "a reasonable variance" from the standard of true equity for women. The Booth at General Assembly was ably assisted by Board member Patsy Therefore be it resolved that congregations of the UUA be encouraged to: t is at the UUWF the phoenix rising from Materials highlight- Madden; Rev. Meg Riley, • Hold public forums about federal court appointments to better inform us about I Booth in the Exhibit the flaming chalice. We ing other UUWF UUA Washington Office; the federal judicial appointment process and what those appointments may Hall where members and were especially proud to projects and pro- Denny Davidoff, past mean for women; friends gather each year introduce to the world of grams, such as the president and UUA Mod- • Contribute to the UUWF Clara Barton Internship for Women’s Rights, which will at General Assembly – a UUs, our newest project, Margaret Fuller erator; and member help keep UUs informed on these issues; gathering space where the establishment of the Awards, the Lanning Clarice Turney, all of • Participate in the August 23, 2003, 40th Anniversary March on Washington to women can find old Clara Barton Internship Fund, the women of whom offered research commemorate the march at which Dr. Martin Luther King’s delivered his “I Have friends, renew acquaint- at the UU Washington Canada and the suggestions. The research a Dream” speech, and to emphasize that the “Dream” remains unfulfilled; and, ances and catch up on Office. Kirsten Homblatt, new Transylvanian began prior to GA and a • Participate in the historic March for Reproductive Freedom in Washington on what's happening in the the first Clara Barton In- Women's Alliance very rough and long April 25, 2004. world of women. tern, visited the booth were also on dis- draft was presented to several times so that play. And, of course, the UUWF Board. During Collecting the signatures with delegates. We were Witness was accepted This year, in celebration people might have time UUWF memberships, GA, editing was done was great fun – going able to present facts and by the Commission and of the 40th Anniversary to meet and talk with new and renewal, and Ellen Spencer, around and talking to respond to questions admitted to the agenda. of the UUWF and the her. Information about are always availa- delegates about the issue about the right wing at- renewed or began mem- UUWF Office Adminis- exciting changes under Kirsten, the internship it- ble at the booth. For the of women's rights and the tack against women's Then the required mini- bership this year. trator, bravely sliced it consideration for the self, and the on-going third consecutive year, serious attacks being rights based on our cur- assembly was held so down to the 500 words organization, we deco- fundraising program to there was a daily draw- made against them. Even rent research. After turn- that interested delegates One popular feature of allowed. After submitting rated the booth in purple assure the continuance of ing for a free, one-year though much of the re- ing in more than the could discuss the AIW this year's booth were a copy to the Commission and gold, our new colors, a UU voice for women in membership to the search detail was not required number of sig- and offer amendments. maps on which visitors on Social Witness, UUWF and displayed the new Washington D.C. was on UUWF and a record included in the text, it natures, the proposed Lin Hinds, another UUWF were invited to trace was able to start collect- Federation banner with display there. number of women who helped in the discussions Action of Immediate (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 3) ing delegate signatures.

- 2 - The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation the Communicator the Communicator The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation - 5 - UUWF at General Assembly 2003 Margaret Fuller Awards Given for Outstanding Projects UWF’s 2003 play, Ida Hultin and the derpinnings for a world Ms. Simons anticipates U Margaret Fuller Sudbury Women’s Alli- without war (Mary Woll- distributing the video to Awards for Religious ance. Ms. Christianson will stonecraft); the horrors of UU congregations here Feminism were presented honor this pioneering UU war through the eyes of and abroad, to give UU at the annual UUA Gen- minister with a play suit- women involved in the women the opportunity to eral Assembly in June. able for congregational American Civil War get to know one another This program provides use, special events, Dis- (Clara Barton, Dorothea across the world. The grant funds to UUs work- trict meetings or women’s Dix, Mary Livermore); production may also be ing on projects focusing groups. Stories of real women who opposed submitted for potential on any strand of UU fem- people struggling with war and promoted television broadcast to inist theology and seeks actual events are ever peace (Julie Ward audiences of people in- to fund accessible pro- intriguing, Ms. Christian- Howe, Lucia Ames terested in world issues jects that can be used by son asserts, and dramatic Mead); international and humanitarian out- local congregations or presentations of such women’s organizations of reach.” other groups. stories of women can the early 20th century deepen our appreciation (Mary Wright Sewall, This award presentation The Margaret Fuller of the lives and contribu- Emily Green Balch, Jane also included updates Selection Committee tions of feminists. Addams); mid and late from last year’s grant reviewed a number of 20th century peace recipients. Bev Forbes excellent applications The Rev. Dorothy May movements (Voices of ([email protected]) and chose the following Emerson, Medford, MA, Women and US and Eng- spoke about her popular awardees: for her anthology, Wom- lish peace camps); and series of seminars about en and PeaceMaking. Ms. current women’s peace May Sarton; Barbara Judith Christianson, Emerson’s anthology will work (Women’s Peace Schonborn (Barbara. Marlboro, MA, for her include philosophical un- Congress, PeaceLand). schonborn@aolmuni. Rev. Emerson welcomes stanford.org) and Rose- volunteer assistance in mary Matson about their this project – research, curriculum for UU adults writing introductions to and youth, Unraveling The Booth, cont. from p. 2 sections, editing, etc. the Gender Knot; and their Cathleen McCarroll a matriar- Laurie Simons, Bellvue, ([email protected]) chal WA, for Challenges and about her workshop, roots by Opportunities – Women Archetypes of ; placing in Transylvania: A Video Claiming Our Whole pins on of Hope. Ms. Simons’ Selves. Please contact the the home congregation is the awardees directly for maps to partner church of the Uni- more information about indicate tarian church in the small their projects. their Transylvanian village of birth- Torockoszentgyorgy. On UUWF is currently ac- place a recent visit there, she cepting applications for and the birthplaces of and a surprising number gathered material for a the 2004 Margaret their mothers and grand- of foreign countries 25-30 minute video doc- Fuller Awards; February mothers. Although most of around the world. umentary featuring the 1 is the deadline. Con- the pins were in the The UUWF booth is an village’s Unitarian wom- tact the UUWF Office at Northeast portion of the integral part of the UU en and children which will [email protected] or our United States and in the women's network. We explore their daily lives, web site at www.uua.org countries of Western Eu- hope you will join us un- their needs, and the ex- /UUWF for application rope, there was a satis- der the rising phoenix perience of being part of deadlines. fying scattering of mark- banner at GA '04 in a minority population ers in almost every state Long Beach, California! (Hungarian in Romania).

- 4 - The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation the Communicator the Communicator The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation - 3 - UUWF at General Assembly 2003 Margaret Fuller Awards Given for Outstanding Projects UWF’s 2003 play, Ida Hultin and the derpinnings for a world Ms. Simons anticipates U Margaret Fuller Sudbury Women’s Alli- without war (Mary Woll- distributing the video to Awards for Religious ance. Ms. Christianson will stonecraft); the horrors of UU congregations here Feminism were presented honor this pioneering UU war through the eyes of and abroad, to give UU at the annual UUA Gen- minister with a play suit- women involved in the women the opportunity to eral Assembly in June. able for congregational American Civil War get to know one another This program provides use, special events, Dis- (Clara Barton, Dorothea across the world. The grant funds to UUs work- trict meetings or women’s Dix, Mary Livermore); production may also be ing on projects focusing groups. Stories of real women who opposed submitted for potential on any strand of UU fem- people struggling with war and promoted television broadcast to inist theology and seeks actual events are ever peace (Julie Ward audiences of people in- to fund accessible pro- intriguing, Ms. Christian- Howe, Lucia Ames terested in world issues jects that can be used by son asserts, and dramatic Mead); international and humanitarian out- local congregations or presentations of such women’s organizations of reach.” other groups. stories of women can the early 20th century deepen our appreciation (Mary Wright Sewall, This award presentation The Margaret Fuller of the lives and contribu- Emily Green Balch, Jane also included updates Selection Committee tions of feminists. Addams); mid and late from last year’s grant reviewed a number of 20th century peace recipients. Bev Forbes excellent applications The Rev. Dorothy May movements (Voices of ([email protected]) and chose the following Emerson, Medford, MA, Women and US and Eng- spoke about her popular awardees: for her anthology, Wom- lish peace camps); and series of seminars about en and PeaceMaking. Ms. current women’s peace May Sarton; Barbara Judith Christianson, Emerson’s anthology will work (Women’s Peace Schonborn (Barbara. Marlboro, MA, for her include philosophical un- Congress, PeaceLand). schonborn@aolmuni. Rev. Emerson welcomes stanford.org) and Rose- volunteer assistance in mary Matson about their this project – research, curriculum for UU adults writing introductions to and youth, Unraveling The Booth, cont. from p. 2 sections, editing, etc. the Gender Knot; and their Cathleen McCarroll a matriar- Laurie Simons, Bellvue, ([email protected]) chal WA, for Challenges and about her workshop, roots by Opportunities – Women Archetypes of Feminisms; placing in Transylvania: A Video Claiming Our Whole pins on of Hope. Ms. Simons’ Selves. Please contact the the home congregation is the awardees directly for maps to partner church of the Uni- more information about indicate tarian church in the small their projects. their Transylvanian village of birth- Torockoszentgyorgy. On UUWF is currently ac- place a recent visit there, she cepting applications for and the birthplaces of and a surprising number gathered material for a the 2004 Margaret their mothers and grand- of foreign countries 25-30 minute video doc- Fuller Awards; February mothers. Although most of around the world. umentary featuring the 1 is the deadline. Con- the pins were in the The UUWF booth is an village’s Unitarian wom- tact the UUWF Office at Northeast portion of the integral part of the UU en and children which will [email protected] or our United States and in the women's network. We explore their daily lives, web site at www.uua.org countries of Western Eu- hope you will join us un- their needs, and the ex- /UUWF for application rope, there was a satis- der the rising phoenix perience of being part of deadlines. fying scattering of mark- banner at GA '04 in a minority population ers in almost every state Long Beach, California! (Hungarian in Romania).

- 4 - The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation the Communicator the Communicator The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation - 3 - Action of Immediate Witness on Women’s Rights Passed in GA Linda’s Window ctions of Immedi- ACTION OF IMMEDIATE WITNESS A ate Witness are Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation had one column vital to the work of What does this mean for Within the pages of the proposed and voted on at I written a while ago women’s issues and I you? This means that next three issues of The the same General Assem- SUPPORT WOMEN’S RIGHTS

and then with important encourage you to make your dues and addi- Communicator, through bly. As the name suggests, UUA General Assembly, Boston news to share, I decided your own donation! To tional contributions will special mailings and by they deal with particularly June 2003 to do a different request more information, actually go to projects participating in a time-sensitive issues. Since version… so here it is. please contact the UUWF that are engaging professional survey, you they are not subject to Because our Unitarian Universalist principles call upon us to affirm and promote the in- office at 617/742-2100 women in transforma- are going to have op- congregational review, herent worth and dignity of every person and to seek justice, equity, and compassion in First, GA was an amaz- ext. 692 or send e-mail tional work. The discus- portunities to learn more human relations; and they are not considered ing success! We rolled to [email protected]. sions were challenging about our organizational policy of the Association – Because in the past four decades the Association and its member congregations have out the UUWF/Clara and the decision was changes, give voice to just the viewpoint of the consistently spoken and acted in support of the broad spectrum of women’s rights, includ- Barton Internship in the As important as the difficult to make, but it is your concerns and show General Assembly itself. ing women’s right to control their own bodies, receive equal pay for comparable work, Washington Office of the internship is, so is the time the UUWF move your support. Over the They must be passed by a and be safe from domestic violence; UUA. Our initial donation board meeting that we forward. As Phyllis next several months, two-thirds vote. of $200,000 needs to just held. The Restructur- Rickter gently reminded please challenge yourself Whereas early this month the House passed a federal ban on so-called “partial-birth abortion;” the Senate has approved a similar ban; and President Bush has promised to grow to at least ing Task Force reported us, the UUWF and its to look toward the future In celebration of the es- $400,000 to ensure the their findings and recom- predecessor organiza- and help strengthen both sign the new version of the bill; and tablishment of the Clara continuation of this very mendations and the tions changed their struc- of these promises to our Barton Internship for Whereas this is only the latest effort in the Bush Administration’s attempts to erode gains important advocate for Board took an historical ture and focus every ten daughters. Women's Rights, the women have made in recent decades, which include: women. We left GA with vote to move the UUWF years or so and we have UUWF Board proposed • Appointing people hostile to feminism to federal courts and other key positions affect- almost $60,000 in addi- from a service organiza- been a little behind in In faith, an Action of Immediate ing women’s lives; tional donations. This tion to a foundation our efforts! Linda Witness on Women's • Using federal dollars to promote marriage rather than job training for poor women; legacy from the UUWF is model organization. Rights at GA 2003. • Tacking abstinence-only-until-marriage sexuality education onto obscure bills; • Defunding women’s offices in federal agencies in the name of budget cutting; Board member Barbara • Attempting to circumvent existing legislation, such as the proposal to amend guidelines Gardner agreed to take to Title IX (which mandates equity for women in all educational programs, not just on the drafting job. She sports) to allow "a reasonable variance" from the standard of true equity for women. The Booth at General Assembly was ably assisted by Board member Patsy Therefore be it resolved that congregations of the UUA be encouraged to: t is at the UUWF the phoenix rising from Materials highlight- Madden; Rev. Meg Riley, • Hold public forums about federal court appointments to better inform us about I Booth in the Exhibit the flaming chalice. We ing other UUWF UUA Washington Office; the federal judicial appointment process and what those appointments may Hall where members and were especially proud to projects and pro- Denny Davidoff, past mean for women; friends gather each year introduce to the world of grams, such as the president and UUA Mod- • Contribute to the UUWF Clara Barton Internship for Women’s Rights, which will at General Assembly – a UUs, our newest project, Margaret Fuller erator; and member help keep UUs informed on these issues; gathering space where the establishment of the Awards, the Lanning Clarice Turney, all of • Participate in the August 23, 2003, 40th Anniversary March on Washington to women can find old Clara Barton Internship Fund, the women of whom offered research commemorate the march at which Dr. Martin Luther King’s delivered his “I Have friends, renew acquaint- at the UU Washington Canada and the suggestions. The research a Dream” speech, and to emphasize that the “Dream” remains unfulfilled; and, ances and catch up on Office. Kirsten Homblatt, new Transylvanian began prior to GA and a • Participate in the historic March for Reproductive Freedom in Washington on what's happening in the the first Clara Barton In- Women's Alliance very rough and long April 25, 2004. world of women. tern, visited the booth were also on dis- draft was presented to several times so that play. And, of course, the UUWF Board. During Collecting the signatures with delegates. We were Witness was accepted This year, in celebration people might have time UUWF memberships, GA, editing was done was great fun – going able to present facts and by the Commission and of the 40th Anniversary to meet and talk with new and renewal, and Ellen Spencer, around and talking to respond to questions admitted to the agenda. of the UUWF and the her. Information about are always availa- delegates about the issue about the right wing at- renewed or began mem- UUWF Office Adminis- exciting changes under Kirsten, the internship it- ble at the booth. For the of women's rights and the tack against women's Then the required mini- bership this year. trator, bravely sliced it consideration for the self, and the on-going third consecutive year, serious attacks being rights based on our cur- assembly was held so down to the 500 words organization, we deco- fundraising program to there was a daily draw- made against them. Even rent research. After turn- that interested delegates One popular feature of allowed. After submitting rated the booth in purple assure the continuance of ing for a free, one-year though much of the re- ing in more than the could discuss the AIW this year's booth were a copy to the Commission and gold, our new colors, a UU voice for women in membership to the search detail was not required number of sig- and offer amendments. maps on which visitors on Social Witness, UUWF and displayed the new Washington D.C. was on UUWF and a record included in the text, it natures, the proposed Lin Hinds, another UUWF were invited to trace was able to start collect- Federation banner with display there. number of women who helped in the discussions Action of Immediate (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 3) ing delegate signatures.

- 2 - The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation the Communicator the Communicator The newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation - 5 - First Class the US Postage the PAID Communicator Milwaukee, WI the newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation No. 1275 Communicator Return Service Volume 21, Issue 2 the newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation Fall, 2003 25 Beacon St. Requested Boston, MA 02108-2800 ph: 617-948-4692 First Clara Barton Intern Arrives in Washington www.uua.org/uuwf/ ur first intern in the ment. For the first three disappearing for O Clara Barton Intern- months of the stay the young women to ship program is a well- group camped, spending realize the educated, intelligent importance of and articulate these issues. Her young woman. “I am really excited to internship will Kierstin Homblette move to DC and work as concentrate was born in a Clara Barton intern. around women’s Madison, WI My interest in women's issues as her and grew up in issues began as a member constant priority, Orlando, FL. Her of my Campus Women's with economic family, which justice and human includes a younger Organization.” and civil rights as brother, attended – Kierstin Homblette additional the First Unitarian important Church of Orlando. She interests. She feels graduated in April, 2003 3-5 days in each she can bring the from the University of location, and she was best of the Pittsburgh with a dual able to experience first- training she More from GA 2003 AIW, cont. from page 5 degree – a Bachelor of hand the differences in received as a Kierstin Homblette Science in Biology and a culture. During the last science student – Legislative Assistant for Women’s Board member, helped a congregation and in your Bachelor of Arts in month, the group spent hard analytical Issues in the Washington Office few delegates submit women's and social ac- Anthropology with a their time on the coast in thinking and for Advocacy and Witness. amendments, one of tion groups. Spread the minor in African Studies. a small hotel. reasoning – to her which was added. word about the attack on passion for social justice. General Assembly. We women's rights and the While at the University She believes that this While in college she are just as excited to Finally, the AIW was re- importance of the feder- of Pittsburgh, Kierstin did internship will help her started a campus ministry have her represent turned for action by the al judiciary. Additional campus organizing and expand the possibilities group between Pitts- UUWF and we echo the delegates in a plenary resources can be found served in the student of what she can do and burgh and Carnegie invitation she made in her session. Patsy Madden on the Web site for the government. She origi- she’s open to the possibil- Mellon and has always first journal entry: presented it and Board UUA Washington Office nally thought about ity that she may want to considered social justice “Witness my advocacy!” member Justice Waidner for Advocacy at www. medical school, but got do something she’s not a natural part of her life. spoke for it, along with uua.org/uuawo. If you caught up in the intrica- even aware of yet! Right In fact, her campus ex- Kierstin Homblette is the several other delegates. would like to receive cies of cultural anthropol- now she is considering periences tell her that Legislative Assistant for One proposed amend- alerts from the Washing- ogy. Through a study several options for her women are doing the Women’s Issues in the ment was accepted, one ton Office on a variety abroad program, she future – signing up with bulk of the social justice Washington Office for was voted down and our of social justice issues you spent a semester in the Peace Corps and work. Advocacy and Witness. AIW passed with a huge can sign up at www.uua. Kenya in spring 2002, possibly going back to She can be reached at majority! or- learning Swahili as part Africa; getting a gradu- Kierstin is excited and [email protected] g/mailman/listinfo/advo of her BA program. The ate degree; or working overwhelmed by the and her journal entries This Action of Immediate cacy-news. Write and program in Kenya in public health. support she’s received can be read at www.uua. Witness, which accompa- call your legislators and centered on biology and from UUWF and org/uuawo/new/article. nies this article (on page tell them what you think! anthropology with a side Kierstin worries that it the members she met at php?id=6#new. 5), can be used by your Women need your activ- track in Internet develop- will take women’s rights