When Crisis Sparks Connection The spring of 2020 changed how Americans think about community support, as millions found themselves cut off from traditional safety nets and turning to neighbors for help. Mutual aid networks popped up seemingly overnight, connecting people through hastily organized social media groups and volunteer-run distribution centers. What started as emergency response…
Standing Together: How Communities Are Fighting Back Against Rising Hate
The Reality We’re Facing Sarah Martinez remembers the exact moment she knew her community had changed. Walking home from her daughter’s school in suburban Phoenix, she noticed swastikas spray-painted on the synagogue where her neighbor’s family had worshipped for three generations. That same week, her Muslim colleague received threatening messages on social media, and the…
Finding Sacred Ground: How Faith Communities Navigate America’s Secular Shift
The Changing Religious Landscape The numbers tell a story that honestly surprises me. Where once roughly one in six American adults claimed no religious affiliation in 2007, that figure has doubled to exceed 30 percent today. This isn’t just statistical movement. It’s a fundamental reordering of how Americans relate to questions of meaning, community, and…
The Quiet Revolution: How Faith Communities Navigate America’s Secular Turn
The Numbers Tell a Story Walk through any American neighborhood today and you’ll notice something different about the religious landscape. The churches, synagogues, and mosques still stand, but the rhythms have changed. What was once predictable has become uncertain. Pew Research religion data shows a striking shift: nearly one in three American adults now identifies…
Anti-hate activism and counter-extremism work: Case study
Here is the thing I keep coming back to on this. The topic of anti-hate activism and counter-extremism work rewards more careful attention than the typical coverage provides, and the reason is not complicated once you know where to look. What I find most interesting, and I think you will too, viewed through the lens…