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A procession against authoritarianism
“We honor people’s dignity,” says Todd Lippert, a lead organizer of the Palm Sunday Path. “That’s what we do; it’s who we are.”
Rehearsing for the revolution
Who gets to live on the land?
Historian Jo Guldi argues that land occupancy struggles aren’t just about fairness; they’re about humanity’s survival.
Sinéad O’Connor knows exactly who she is
Rememberings is the story of a pop star, protest singer, and prophet.
The power of a swim-in
In 1964, Mimi Ford jumped into a pool—and changed the course of history.
Why do Christians protest?
The biblical foundation for a holy practice
I was afraid to protest in Kenosha, but my parishioner needed me
The city felt like it had been sucker punched.
Reenvisioning safety at a Black Youth Project 100 rally
Who keeps us safe? the crowd cried out. We keep us safe!
How Killer Mike helped me rethink the work of Christian activism
Protesting in Jesus’ name is an outward act that yields inner transformation.