PRA’s Strategic Partnership Director, Naomi Washington-Leapheart joins us to moderate part 1 of our political education series ‘Challenging the Christian Right: Rifts & Strategies’ happening Thursday, May 14th 1:00-2:30pm ET/ 10:00-11:30am PT. REGISTER NOW at https://bit.ly/CTRCP1!

This #MayDay, it’s time to show up and remind the billionaires that workers have power. Today, we join those speaking out and taking action to protect laborers, fighting for civil rights, and demanding a government that works for We the People.

When we stop complying and flex our collective noncooperation muscles, autocrats become emperors with no clothes. After May Day, keep the momentum going. https://horizonsproject.us/nonviolent-action-resources-and-training/ @mariajstephan.bsky.social

We are stronger together. Noncooperation and collective action works.

Janai Nelson: I didn't mince words before the Supreme Court. I'm not going to mince words before you tonight. We have a battle ahead. We lost something absolutely precious, something so many of us didn't even know was the glue holding our multiracial democracy together, the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Organized people are the only force that has ever stopped authoritarian takeovers and changed the rules to work for working people. This May Day, join an action near you! 
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Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month: horizonsproject.us/the-vista-ap... H/T @daniel-hunter.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org @icivics.bsky.social @kettering.org @taylorlorenz.bsky.social enz.bsky.social @philosophizethis.bsky.social @anneapplebaum.bsky.social

Join us April 30 to discuss what a possible invocation of the Insurrection Act could mean for civil liberties, the economy, and the elections. bit.ly/BRTATwebinar @nslforamerica.bsky.social @brennancenter.org @richardeidlin.bsky.social

Political violence is never acceptable. Political violence—and threats of political violence—are a direct assault on US democracy, the Constitution, and the rights and freedoms of people across the nation.

In moments or rupture like the one we're living through, we can be a part of a movement for change. We can build a stronger, more just democracy that works for us all. @praeyesright.bsky.social

For organizations concerned about the consequences of standing up to the administration and the authoritarian movement more broadly, there are resources available to help. Start here with our Nonprofit Toolkit ⬇️

The indictment of veteran civil rights organization @splcenter.org is the Trump admin’s latest attempt to silence critics, perceived opponents, and those who continue to pursue justice, equality, and the rule of law. SPLC has made clear it won’t be silenced. The rest of us should do the same.

Protect Democracy United is proud to launch the spring mobilizing effort for our #LoveNotICE campaign w/ @interfaithalliance.org. Americans of all faiths have defended their neighbors & country for months. Now, they're renewing that commitment ahead of the midterms. Join here: LoveNotICE.org

These are the core attributes of authoritarianism. Here's how we recognize it when we see it and how we push back. ➡️ https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/authoritarianism-how-you-know-it

Find out how you can participate in the nationwide day of economic disruption on May 1 and learn more about the strategy behind economic noncooperation at the upcoming May Day training call.

Talk to your neighbors. Be willing to disagree. Be willing to stay connected despite that. The movement for democracy needs us all. Full video: https://youtu.be/vGryKRf2AIc?si=wH2GeTiKSGwccLYO

Announcing The Protopian Prize | Fiction Contest 🕊️ Write the story of humanity’s future... The Protopian Prize is a fiction contest inviting you to share your vision of people working toward liberatory futures, meeting obstacles, & making real change. protopianprize.com

ICYMI, #OBI Scholar Míriam Juan-Torres participated in an online panel hosted by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where she broke down how authoritarian figures weaponize gender as a political strategy. https://www.youtube.com/live/4fyp6Yje9C4?si=fViFhTfcXcCc0tyN

NEW: This week’s featured action is for people of faith: engage your community in supporting democratic norms and one another. Explore it here:

Everyone has a different reason for standing up, showing up, and speaking out. Whatever yours is, now is the time to act. @wearedemocrising.bsky.social Get involved in upcoming May Day actions here: https://maydaystrong.org/

What can Viktor Orbán’s loss in Hungary tell us about the future of democracy in the US? KF Senior Fellow @timothysnyder.bsky.social examines how organizing, coalition building, and collective action can shape the future in a conversation with Terry Moran: https://bit.ly/4covutW

May Day is only a couple of weeks away. Join the upcoming training call to find out how you can participate in the nationwide day of economic disruption on May 1 and learn more about the strategy behind economic noncooperation.

In this Courage is Contagious roundup, an Arkansas town, Florida campuses, and a former MAGA organizer are thinking creatively and coming up with alternatives to the systems, policies, and practices that propel authoritarianism. thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/courage-is...

The #SmallBusiness is a powerful partner in the movement for freedom and democracy. Small business owners are everywhere, and they are deeply invested in the rule of law.. @integrity-mttrs.bsky.social

We know the authoritarian playbook. We've seen it before and now we're seeing it here in the United States. Don't worry. The people have a playbook too. https://horizonsproject.us/authoritarianism-how-you-know-it-when-you-see-it-url-twitter/

Small business owners: When federal forces come to town, you're not powerless. You can protect your teams and your neighbors by: 🤝 Connecting with your community 🚨 Making an emergency plan 📣 Using your voice as a community leader to speak out against rights violations Learn more below 👇

Horizons' Democracy Fellow Jarvis Williams makes the philanthropic case for investing in faith‑based civic formation in the Southeast: https://horizonsproject.us/faith-as-a-civic-counterweight-in-the-southeast-a-philanthropic-case-for-investing-in-faith-based-civic-formation/

From songs of resistance to political cartoons to the theater and screen, here are some of the ways artists and cultural workers have been marshalling art as resistance and commentary. https://movementsuperpowers.substack.com/p/art-as-resistance-from-street-to

As organizers, sensemaking is one way we try to scan and interpret what's going on within the system to then strategize, act and adjust as needed. Learn more & check out our podcast series on sensemaking: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/sensemaking

From No Kings to elections to the science of unlearning, these pieces are feeding our work and our minds this month. https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-march-2026/ @msifry.bsky.social @ashdashlee.bsky.social @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social @22ci.bsky.social @outrageoverload.net @truthout.org

3/26: Our new toolkit is for business leaders concerned about the destructive impact ICE raids could have on your community. Attend our toolkit launch co-hosted with @integrity-mttrs.bsky.social, @horizonsprjt.bsky.social, & American Sustainable Business Networks. RSVP: https://protdem.org/3PGYwgx

So exciting to see the Horizons' Co-Lead and Chief Organizer @mariajstephan.bsky.social named in @sojo.net 's 10 Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2026 for her important work in nonviolent action. https://sojo.net/articles/10-christian-women-shaping-church-2026

Small business owners: When federal forces come to town, you’re not powerless. Join Integrity Matters, @protectdemocracy.org, @horizonsprjt.bsky.social, @asbnetwork.org, and Business Response to Authoritarian Threats on 3/26 @4pm ET to learn more about how you can protect your community.

As the U.S. approaches 250 years of democracy, how do we imagine—and build—a future that truly includes all of us? ✨ Get inspired ✨ Learn practical ways to practice democracy ✨ Discover how to host an OurNext250 gathering RSVP: https://everyday-democracy.org/doing-democracy-civic-imagination/

No Kings Day is right around the corner. Join the upcoming kickoff call to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this national day of action.

In a new op–ed, KF Senior Fellow @davidfrenchjag.bsky.social reflects on the role of character, compassion, and civic virtue in public life. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/15/o...

A report from @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social finds that more and more of us do not view our current government as a democracy but rather as authoritarian. Check out the data: https://navigatorresearch.org/americans-do-not-see-their-government-as-a-democracy/

Our Democracy Works 250 initiative seeks to reimagine a government that works for all by listening to the voices of the American people and the expertise of civil servants. Learn more about the work Rob, Managing Director of Civil Service Strong, and our team are doing: democracyworks250.org

People and institutions from key pillars of support like faith leaders, business owners, and veterans are taking a stand against authoritarianism. Check out our new Substack on cases of courage and how it is catching on. https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/courage-is-contagious

Dr. @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social, historian and author of 'Strongmen: from Mussolini to Today,' discusses the "downward arc" of Donald Trump on The State of Belief this week with Reverend @raushenbush.bsky.social. Listen to the full episode here ➡️ www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-dow...

"If elections are run in the states, so too must the movement to defend them from authoritarian overreach." A reminder from @votingrightslab.bsky.social - local action & organizing is the heartbeat of democracy. https://democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/the-democracy-movement-shouldnt-be

While the administration is projecting absolute strength, the "authoritarian project" is currently facing a string of losses you might have missed. Why? Because not all limits on power are created equal. More in our latest briefing: https://www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/if-trump-can-depose-a-regime-why

Loyalty shifts are key to defeating autocrats. Check out the latest piece from Horizons' @mariajstephan.bsky.social and Adam Fefer in @wagingnonviolence.org https://wagingnonviolence.org/2026/03/why-loyalty-shifts-are-key-to-defeating-autocrats/

How to understand war with Iran? We must get away from propaganda. Facts suggest two interpretive frameworks: a foreign war as a mechanism to destroy democracy at home; and a foreign war as an element of personal corruption by the president of the United States. snyder.substack.com/p/why-attack...

A must-read for democracy organizers: Jarvis Williams lays out critical considerations national organizers need to take into account when engaging place-based ecosystems. https://horizonsproject.us/organizing-under-political-stress-structural-clarity-before-engagement-is-a-governance-imperative/

Check out the ideas, tools, and research grounding and inspiring us this month. H/T @votingrightslab.bsky.social @navigatorsurvey.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org @npquarterly.bsky.social @ruthbraunstein.bsky.social @adamkahane.bsky.social https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-february-2026/

Catch our new #PrinciplesFirst post summit series called "Behind the Summit" with our host Rory Riley-Topping. Our first episode features former NC Gov. Pat McCrory. Full episode is in the YouTube link. youtu.be/BUk_fds-LPE

In these essays, Growers Guild members reflect on visiting the Phoenix Indian School, the history surrounding it, and what we can bring forward into the present-day work of nonviolent resistance and democracy strengthening. https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/history-resistance-and-democracy

Civil rights courage inspires me. The speed of today’s democratic backslide shocks me. @mariajstephan.bsky.social substack.com/profile/2774... Follow The Ken Harbaugh Show here: linktr.ee/thekenharbau...

This isn’t law and order. It’s targeted investigations, federal force, and fear as control. @mariajstephan.bsky.social substack.com/@thekenharba... Follow The Ken Harbaugh Show here: linktr.ee/thekenharbau...