In 2020, I became part of a group called Christians Against Trumpism and Political Extremism. Cofounded by Joel Searby — an influential figure in independent, centrist political organizing — the group brought together a number of anti-Trump Christian voices to…
Machismo culture and fear of threatening the movement
Last week, The New York Times published an investigation uncovering at least five instances of sexual abuse committed against girls and women by César Chávez, an influential Latino leader in the farmworkers labor justice movement. According to interviews from 60…
What’s fair for Cesar Chavez is fair for Donald Trump
Just a few weeks ago, I heard Dolores Huerta speak at the “Together for Democracy” conference in Washington, D.C. At nearly 96 years of age, she brought the crowd to their feet with chants and singing that raised the roof….
Religion Notes: Georgia Baptist Mission Board layoffs follow declines in giving
Decreases in giving have contributed to the recent layoff of 20 staffer members from the Georgia Baptist Mission Board, according to a report in the Christian Index. “This decision was made only after months of intense prayer, study, and discussion…