The Arizona Legislative Alert
Anne Schneider fills us in on the happenings in the Arizona legislature.
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Anne L. Schneider, PhD, is a retired professor of political science and former Dean at Arizona State University. Her specialty is public policy. She is the author of several books including, Policy Design for Democracy (Kansas University Press, 1997) and Deserving and Entitled: Social Construction and Public Policy (State University of New York Press, 2007). Professor Schneider has taught and conducted research on state politics, legislative governance, and the ways in which public policy impacts democracy. Her PhD is from Indiana University. Master's and bachelor's degrees are from Oklahoma State University. She is a member of the Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Chandler, AZ. Anne’s bio reads pretty formally, and she’s all that, plus a hard-working woman dedicated to giving voice to her UU values. Contact Anne.
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Nobu NakamuraTo edit, click on the text to start adding your own words.
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Janet MillerTo edit, click on the text to start adding your own words.
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Regina MartinTo edit, click on the text to start adding your own words.
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Spiritual Sustenance in this Time
The following UU Congregations are live-streaming, podcasting, and/or recording services.
UU Church of TucsonLive on YouTube at 10:30am, and available to watch afterward.
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UU Congregation of PhoenixLive on YouTube at 10:30am, and available to watch afterward.
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Valley UULive on YouTube at 10:30am, and available to watch afterward.
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Congregational Resources
There are people in our Arizona congregations who can help us work and reflect on justice issues. UUJAZ wants to connect our congregations with those people! Please review the introductions below and contact UUJAZ if you want more information.
Hanne Stone
Hanne Stone is a long-time member of the Granite Peak UU Congregation in Prescott. She is currently the Coordinator of the Prison Action Group at Granite Peak. In 2011, Hanne was convicted of felony drunk driving recently finished a 20-month term of incarceration at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville. Since her release, Hanne has chosen to act---to work for prison reform in all its facets. She worked for several months to compile a compelling presentation of her personal experiences over those 20 months. Hanne has shared her story as a Sunday Service at three congregations and hopes to reach all of Arizona's UU Congregations. Hanne tells her story, describing prison life and conditions, to move people to act. During the service and after Hanne will include ways that your congregation can be involved in a wide range of prison reform issues. Many Arizona UU Congregations are learning more about prison reform issues. UUJAZ recognizes this interest and wants to help make Hanne’s story available to all congregations. If your congregation would like to hear Hanne’s story click the Contact Us button and send us an email with “Hanne’s Story” in the subject line. Please include your contact information and we will reply to begin the process of scheduling a service at your congregation.
Hanne Stone is a long-time member of the Granite Peak UU Congregation in Prescott. She is currently the Coordinator of the Prison Action Group at Granite Peak. In 2011, Hanne was convicted of felony drunk driving recently finished a 20-month term of incarceration at the Arizona State Prison Complex – Perryville. Since her release, Hanne has chosen to act---to work for prison reform in all its facets. She worked for several months to compile a compelling presentation of her personal experiences over those 20 months. Hanne has shared her story as a Sunday Service at three congregations and hopes to reach all of Arizona's UU Congregations. Hanne tells her story, describing prison life and conditions, to move people to act. During the service and after Hanne will include ways that your congregation can be involved in a wide range of prison reform issues. Many Arizona UU Congregations are learning more about prison reform issues. UUJAZ recognizes this interest and wants to help make Hanne’s story available to all congregations. If your congregation would like to hear Hanne’s story click the Contact Us button and send us an email with “Hanne’s Story” in the subject line. Please include your contact information and we will reply to begin the process of scheduling a service at your congregation.