Save the Filibuster!

UUA Advocacy News via First Parish Farmington. A google search prompted by CC's comment. Wonder when they'll tell us to flip to love's other side?

>3. SAVE THE FILIBUSTER! "Showdown" Expected Next Week!
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>Tension is building here in Washington as Republican leadership has
>announced that a "showdown" on the so-called "nuclear option" could come as
>soon as next week (May 16-20). The nuclear option would eliminate the
>filibuster from Senate rules and allow the Senate to confirm judicial
>nominees with a one-vote majority.
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>Opponents to the provision, including the UUA, are concerned over the
>erosion of civil and religious liberties that would occur if controversial
>nominees including Janice Rogers Brown and Pricilla Owen were confirmed by
>a 51-49 vote. The filibuster protects the right of the minority party to
>oppose judges as well as some controversial legislation, requiring a
>2/3-majority vote. The Senate is expected to debate this crucial rule next
>week. YOUR CALLS ARE NEEDED NOW!
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>Visit for more
>information, a list of key senators, links to sign on letters and a sample
>letter you can send to your senator today.
>
>Even if you've called before, call your senator again, have your friends
>and neighbors do the same! Let's protect the rights of the minority and
>the voice of all citizens! Save the Filibuster! Visit
>www.saveourcourts.org to take action with ONE CLICK!
>
>**IN RHODE ISLAND OR MAINE??** IF YOU ARE A MINISTER OR LAY LEADER IN RI OR
>ME and interested in opposing the nuclear option, please contact
>mjoiner at uua.org or 202-360-7710 x12 for a state-specific sign on letter to
>your Senators. Please include "NUCLEAR OPTION" as the subject heading of
>your email and let me know a phone number where you can be reached.