The AEU Affirms the Rights of Trans, Non-Binary, and Intersex People

*March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility this year.  Given the many attacks on transgender rights, we urge our Societies and...
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The AEU Condemns the Combined Threats of Systemic Racism and Militarized Policing in Communities of Color

The death last month of Tyre Nichols at the hands of the Memphis Police is distinctive mainly because we know Tyre’s name and how he died. Tyre...
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Our Statement on The US Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade

AEU Statement Regarding The US Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade On Friday the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, immediately ending the federal...
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Our Statement on the Ukraine Crisis

The AEU Stands for Peaceful Solutions to the Ukraine Crisis  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine under the autocratic rule of President Vladimir...
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Our Statement Regarding the Passing of Law’nence (“L”) Miller

We at the American Ethical Union (AEU) are heartbroken to share the sad news that our long-time Director of Administration Law’nence...
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Our Statement on the First Anniversary of the January 6th US Capitol Attack

One year ago we watched in shock and horror as a violent mob attacked the US Capitol, forcing their way inside and occupying areas of the...
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The American Ethical Union’s Statement on the Derek Chauvin Verdict

  The American Ethical Union joins with all Americans who strive for racial justice, and especially the Black community, in acknowledging...
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The American Ethical Union’s Statement on the March 17 Lethal Shootings in Atlanta Area

Note: A previous version of this statement listed the names and ages of the victims of this attack. It has since been announced that the families...
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AEU Supports the Second Impeachment of Donald Trump

Accountability for insurrection, violence and sedition is vital to protect the future of democracy. We have long known that Donald Trump’s...
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Statement Regarding the Events of January 6

Yesterday, we watched in shock and horror as a violent mob attacked the US Capitol, forcing their way inside and occupying areas of the building...
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Statement in Support of Compassionate Release and COVID-19 Vaccination for Incarcerated Individuals

The American Ethical Union (AEU) calls upon federal, state and local authorities to expand the implementation of compassionate release policies...
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AEU Affirms that Every Vote Must Be Counted

As it becomes increasingly clear that the final results of the election will not be known for some days, the Leaders of the American Ethical...
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