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We are in it now, and Minnesota’ peaceful communities are the light brigades. Give. www.standwithminnesota.com

My latest article on Big Tent facilitation in the pro-democracy sector: www.democracyandbelongingforum.org/paper-series...

Civilian protest is protected by the Constitution. ICE's recent actions in Minneapolis are designed to discourage protest, there and elsewhere. But we will not be silent. youtu.be/hThiL-U5Peo

=> Maduro’s (thug) regime is less of an enemy than a model for Trump (and Vance and Noem), providing examples of how to talk about political murder. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

If you want to go deep on the theory and strategy, this resource on how to make political violence backfire is informative and practical. static1.squarespace.com/static/666b7...

We condemn today’s U.S. military strike in Venezuela & the U.S’s stated efforts to exert political control over the country. Our military should be employed only with clear authorization from Congress. 1/5 www.unite4veterans.org/press/vets-d...

Ignoring the law and the people’s will in this fashion is a high crime. www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

America's veterans deserve the best—and this ain’t it. www.cnn.com/2025/12/23/p...

An increasing number of Americans are refusing to accept mounting abuses of power & anti-democratic actions by the administration. 👇🏼👇🏾👇🏿 Latest from @mariajstephan.bsky.social www.justsecurity.org/125639/us-ab...

As your holiday shopping kicks into high gear, reminder that we're still boycotting Target until they fulfill their commitments to the Black business community. www.aft.org/news/we-aint...

Our thoughts are with the service members who were harmed today, and their families We don't know what motivated this senseless act, but one thing is clear – if the National Guard had not been deployed when they weren’t needed, this would not have happened www.chamberlainnetwork.us/the-report/s...

Celebrating this win today on U.S. Supreme Court rejecting call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage. #lgbtqia #scotus

📆 If you’ll be in St. Louis next week for the @raceforward.org Just Narratives conference - come to my session and let’s geek out on Counter Narratives together.

Horizons monthly newsletter is out. A compilation of what to read, watch and listen to…sharing our discernment practices of what’s important to pay attention to and actions to take. Enjoy ⬇️⬇️ @horizonsprjt.bsky.social horizonsproject.us/the-vista-oc...

There are many different forces being deployed across the US, particularly in cities. It is important to #KnowtheDifference between these forces. The National Guard and ICE are not the same. They have different missions. https://nyti.ms/3WoR2Px

The "we've survived authoritarianism before" narrative, while well-intentioned, can dangerously underestimate the unique threats we face today. antiauthoritarianplaybook.substack.com/p/we-havent-...

David Callahan: “Philanthropy’s Identity Focus Strengthens the Right. Is There Another Way?” Counterpoint by Tynesha McHarris: “Retreating on Identity Will Not Unify Us” Really resonant debate: www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/a-dialo...

Is the big tent approach to strengthening US democracy working? Yes! Check out how The Horizons Project approaches the task--in the latest Democracy Without Exception piece ⬇️ democracywithoutexception.substack.com/p/the-big-te...

Americans know the National Guard. The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

Happy Nobel Peace Prize day to all who celebrate! 🕊️ In a brilliant and well deserved move, an (1) antifa (2) Latina (3) woman, María Corina Machado, wins for her work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela.

Get involved with #BannedBooksWeek bannedbooksweek.org

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram. Community action works. Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

It’s time to post this quote again… “The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this may be incapable of morality.” ― James Baldwin

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

Do you know the difference between the National Guard and ICE? The National Guard are your neighbors. They are members of your community. When deployed, they are there to help the community, not harm them.

Check out our monthly newsletter: horizonsproject.us/the-vista-se...

🎧 Check out my latest podcast interview: michellefloresvryn.substack.com/p/why-are-we...

The boycotts work, kids, & represent our most direct weapon against fascism in this moment. Time to *expand* them & leverage their impact against this increasingly dangerous regime.

Happy International Day of Peace! #PeaceDay youtu.be/DcKdClnpz4k?...

Coherence is a process. It happens when different elements in a system start to operate as a unit, as parts of a whole, & serve a higher intelligence than they could on their own, the way an orchestra comes together for a symphony collectivechangelab.medium.com/how-islands-...

There’s a lot to learn from these 10 experts on political violence. www.politico.com/news/magazin...

“The conversation about healthy political discourse feels icky for so many reasons, many of which are rooted in the disconnection and de-valuing of people in our society by those in power. The purpose should be to truly see others, and to connect, not pontificate…” 💔❤️‍🩹 bit.ly/4gqDfks

🎙️ On the latest episode of #ThePlayFullPodcast, @jroig.bsky.social & Merle McGee of Everyday Democracy speak on leading with imagination, story, and strategy in uncertain times. 💬 “Bravery is stepping into the tensions of how change happens.” 🎧 Tune in to the full conversation →

🗳️ It’s that time of year - to vote for SXSW panels. If you’ve ever engaged with me on the topic of #uncertainty - I’d appreciate if you could please vote for the workshop we’re proposing with my dear colleague Suparna Choudhury: lnkd.in/eZbj3TxJ 🛠️ Uncertainty Skills for a Democratic Future

Our July Vista is live! Dive into: ✨ Smithsonian Civic Season reflections 🎧 Voices of federal workers in I Do Solemnly Swear 📚 Narrative & anti-authoritarian toolkits ⚖️ U.S.–Poland rule-of-law collaboration w/ @mariajstephan.bsky.social #NarrativePower #ProDemocracy #MovementTools

What can American lawyers learn from global initiatives to uphold the rule of law? Join our webinar "Lessons Learned from Abroad" with Mikolaj Pietrzak and Maria Stephan! 📆 Wed, July 16, 2025 🕰️ 11 am - 12 pm EDT. Register HERE ➡️ zoom.us/webinar/regi...

A State Department employee shared with PBS News an image from inside the department. The image includes a piece of paper taped to a mirror with the words, "Colleagues, if you remain: RESIST FASCISM. Remember the oath you vowed to uphold."

In their recent article, @jroig.bsky.social & Rinku Sen argue that philanthropy risks sidelining urgent social justice work in favor of quiet bridge‑building. But democracy needs both: heat and harmony. Read here: www.philanthropy.com/commons/civi...

“It’s not just a pro-democracy movement. It has to be a peacebuilding movement.” @jroig.bsky.social of Horizons joins The Great Battlefield Podcast to talk global peacebuilding, movement ecosystems, and building connection in a polarized world. 🎧 Listen here: greatbattlefield.com/episode/adva...

Since we’re really doing this stupid shit again. youtu.be/SpTYh-uYgQs?...

Important and timely re: war with Iran and the peril here at home www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

🚨 NEW REPORT: We’re exposing 6 billionaires behind Trump’s cruel agenda. In order to appease their billionaire donors, Republicans are pushing tax cuts for the ultra-rich and making us pay for it by slashing our survival programs. Unlock the findings: popdemoc.org/trumps-oligarchs

17 years ago today, Sgt. Michael T. Washington of Golf Company 2/7 Marines gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom. His father, USMC MSgt. (Ret) Mike Washington, condemns the use of those same Marines against Americans in Los Angeles. #RememberYourOath

“Trump is using military forces to stop a protest — I want y'all to consider what kind of government it appears to be when every time we exercise our democratic right to protest, the military is deployed against us.” Doechii at the #BETAwards

Here is a community refresher on the Natl Guard that I co authored in 2020. Even more relevant today. docs.google.com/document/d/1...