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THE VISTA: November 2025
The political waters have felt especially choppy in November. The Associated Press provided a series of helpful charts to digest the results of the general elections; and although the government […]
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#MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
ICYMI: #MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Here's what we've been reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
THE VISTA: November 2025
The political waters have felt especially choppy in November. The Associated Press provided a series of helpful charts to digest the results of the general elections; and although the government […]
horizonsproject.us
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ICYMI: #MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Here's what we've been reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
We are grateful for and stand in #solidarity with all of our partners working from different vantage points to address injustice, advance societal healing, and reimagine our democracy. #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We are grateful for and stand in #solidarity with all of our partners working from different vantage points to address injustice, advance societal healing, and reimagine our democracy. #Thanksgiving
Lessons for the US: Check out @npr.org's Throughline on the swift fall of #demoracy in Chile and the important work of rebuilding it.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
Democracy Dies in a Day
Throughline · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lessons for the US: Check out @npr.org's Throughline on the swift fall of #demoracy in Chile and the important work of rebuilding it.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
With #Thanksgiving and food on our minds, we're spotlighting the power of service and #faith to feed a movement. Read how the Sikh community helped nourish and sustain farmers' #protests in India.
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
Sikh Langars Feed Protests for Farmers’ Rights
Time Period: November 2020 – December 2021
thehorizonsproject.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
With #Thanksgiving and food on our minds, we're spotlighting the power of service and #faith to feed a movement. Read how the Sikh community helped nourish and sustain farmers' #protests in India.
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
🎧 Listen: @mariajstephan.bsky.social on the power of faith communities in movements to counter authoritarianism on the State of Belief podcast with @interfaithalliance.org
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🎧 Listen: @mariajstephan.bsky.social on the power of faith communities in movements to counter authoritarianism on the State of Belief podcast with @interfaithalliance.org
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
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Do revolutions work without getting all shooty? Or even slappy? Do they work better? Author Maria Stephan has done ALL the research. And our favorite sailor comes ashore to host our favorite game - it’s “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” @mariajstephan.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do revolutions work without getting all shooty? Or even slappy? Do they work better? Author Maria Stephan has done ALL the research. And our favorite sailor comes ashore to host our favorite game - it’s “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” @mariajstephan.bsky.social
#MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
THE VISTA: November 2025
The political waters have felt especially choppy in November. The Associated Press provided a series of helpful charts to digest the results of the general elections; and although the government […]
horizonsproject.us
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
Shout out to @steadystatevets.bsky.social @npquarterly.bsky.social @22ci.bsky.social @pbs.org @legalafmtn.bsky.social and others for the insights and inspiration this month! Check out our November Vista. https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
#Democracy
#Democracy
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Shout out to @steadystatevets.bsky.social @npquarterly.bsky.social @22ci.bsky.social @pbs.org @legalafmtn.bsky.social and others for the insights and inspiration this month! Check out our November Vista. https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
#Democracy
#Democracy
In the mid-2000s, South Korea saw a democratic decline: oppression of political dissent, corruption, crackdowns on peaceful protest, outlawing groups opposed to the administration, and blacklisting authors.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
Unions Light the Candle of Democracy in South Korea
Time Period: 2016-2017
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In the mid-2000s, South Korea saw a democratic decline: oppression of political dissent, corruption, crackdowns on peaceful protest, outlawing groups opposed to the administration, and blacklisting authors.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
What stops authoritarianism? @mariajstephan.bsky.social explains why mass, #NonviolentResistance is one of the strongest tools we have.
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
Vermont Conversation: Maria Stephan on the 3.5% Rule and combatting authoritarianism - VTDigger
“When you have 3.5% of a population, which in the United States is roughly 12 million people, that means a movement is representative. It's hard to ignore. It's highly disruptive."
vtdigger.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What stops authoritarianism? @mariajstephan.bsky.social explains why mass, #NonviolentResistance is one of the strongest tools we have.
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
Read the new @shankerinst.bsky.social blog by The Horizons Project's Adam Fefer and Maria Stephan breaking down how educators can and do resist censorship, disinformation and fear-based politics.
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
November 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Read the new @shankerinst.bsky.social blog by The Horizons Project's Adam Fefer and Maria Stephan breaking down how educators can and do resist censorship, disinformation and fear-based politics.
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
Communities of faith have played a critical role in challenging state #authoritarianism around the globe. Check out the latest from Horizons Co-Lead Maria Stephan on the Catholic leadership the U.S. needs now.
U.S. Catholics are facing an authoritarian threat. The church has been here before.
The Catholic Church in the United States today is facing a crucial test. Will Catholic leadership accommodate and adapt itself to authoritarian power? Or will it offer leadership to give hope, oppose authoritarian abuses and defend human freedom?
www.americamagazine.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Communities of faith have played a critical role in challenging state #authoritarianism around the globe. Check out the latest from Horizons Co-Lead Maria Stephan on the Catholic leadership the U.S. needs now.
A great example of noncooperation from @chicago-city.bsky.social
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
Chicago Will Stop Investing in US Treasury Securities to Protest ‘Authoritarian’ Trump, Treasurer Announces
Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is running to represent Illinois’ 7th Congressional District and replace retiring U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis.
news.wttw.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A great example of noncooperation from @chicago-city.bsky.social
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
A growing team of artists, cultural workers, cultural strategists and culture bearers are collaborating to supercharge the U.S. pro-democracy movement with the unique superpowers of arts and culture.
October 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A growing team of artists, cultural workers, cultural strategists and culture bearers are collaborating to supercharge the U.S. pro-democracy movement with the unique superpowers of arts and culture.
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We created the Faithful Fight series with @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities continue their tradition as key defenders of democracy. Read and share: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/the-faithful-fight
September 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We created the Faithful Fight series with @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities continue their tradition as key defenders of democracy. Read and share: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/the-faithful-fight
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Watch the video of Maria’s keynote address here: youtu.be/b0olBsE84ec?...
Maria Stephan opening plenary, Pax Christi USA 2025 national conference
YouTube video by PaxChristiUSA
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September 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Watch the video of Maria’s keynote address here: youtu.be/b0olBsE84ec?...
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🕊️ What does nonviolence look like in the face of authoritarianism?
At the @paxchristiusa.bsky.social Annual Conference, The Horizons Project's Co-Lead Maria J. Stephan delivered a powerful keynote on reclaiming the strategic and moral power of nonviolence in this moment.
At the @paxchristiusa.bsky.social Annual Conference, The Horizons Project's Co-Lead Maria J. Stephan delivered a powerful keynote on reclaiming the strategic and moral power of nonviolence in this moment.
paxchristiusa.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth!
America’s unions are proud to celebrate and honor the history, culture and incredible contributions Hispanic and Latino communities have made in our lives, our workplaces and our labor movement.
America’s unions are proud to celebrate and honor the history, culture and incredible contributions Hispanic and Latino communities have made in our lives, our workplaces and our labor movement.
September 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth!
America’s unions are proud to celebrate and honor the history, culture and incredible contributions Hispanic and Latino communities have made in our lives, our workplaces and our labor movement.
America’s unions are proud to celebrate and honor the history, culture and incredible contributions Hispanic and Latino communities have made in our lives, our workplaces and our labor movement.
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Feels like the world’s on fire half the time, but workers keep showing up. We are the backbone holding communities together, and that’s why our fight for fair pay and dignity can’t be ignored.
September 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Feels like the world’s on fire half the time, but workers keep showing up. We are the backbone holding communities together, and that’s why our fight for fair pay and dignity can’t be ignored.
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We’re kicking off the next #NOKINGS day of action with a national call on Sept. 18.
Hear from AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social & others about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this movement.
Get details & RSVP here ⬇️
Hear from AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social & others about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this movement.
Get details & RSVP here ⬇️
No Kings October Mobilization Kick Off Call · No Kings
The No Kings Coalition is proud to announce the kick-off to our October 18th national protest!
Join us to learn more about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this national day of action. Wheth...
www.mobilize.us
September 15, 2025 at 6:42 PM
We’re kicking off the next #NOKINGS day of action with a national call on Sept. 18.
Hear from AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social & others about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this movement.
Get details & RSVP here ⬇️
Hear from AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social & others about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this movement.
Get details & RSVP here ⬇️
🖼️ What role can artists and cultural organizers play in the fight against authoritarianism? A powerful one.
🎨 We've launched a new tool that showcases the transformative power of art & culture in the movement for inclusive democracy. Explore how creative practice can strengthen democratic futures →
🎨 We've launched a new tool that showcases the transformative power of art & culture in the movement for inclusive democracy. Explore how creative practice can strengthen democratic futures →
ART CULTURE & DEMOCRACY RESOURCES
Artistic and cultural processes are uniquely well-suited to counter rising authoritarianism and strengthen inclusive democracy because they have the power to engage us cognitively, emotionally, sensor...
padlet.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🖼️ What role can artists and cultural organizers play in the fight against authoritarianism? A powerful one.
🎨 We've launched a new tool that showcases the transformative power of art & culture in the movement for inclusive democracy. Explore how creative practice can strengthen democratic futures →
🎨 We've launched a new tool that showcases the transformative power of art & culture in the movement for inclusive democracy. Explore how creative practice can strengthen democratic futures →
🚨 Our latest report explores The Utah Compromise—one of the most compelling case studies of recent memory: a red state, a deeply conservative legislature, and a powerful faith institution working across their differences to secure historic LGBTQ+ protections.
Here's what we learned:
Here's what we learned:
Lessons on Broad Based Organizing from the Utah Compromise: A BOLD Case Study
horizonsproject.us
September 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚨 Our latest report explores The Utah Compromise—one of the most compelling case studies of recent memory: a red state, a deeply conservative legislature, and a powerful faith institution working across their differences to secure historic LGBTQ+ protections.
Here's what we learned:
Here's what we learned:
Corruption narratives shape how people understand democracy and whether they believe change is possible.
📌 This new piece from @carnegieendowment.org (which features The Horizons Project) unpacks the stories that work (and don’t) when fighting democratic erosion.
📌 This new piece from @carnegieendowment.org (which features The Horizons Project) unpacks the stories that work (and don’t) when fighting democratic erosion.
Forging Effective Corruption Narratives to Counter Democratic Erosion
Harnessing public concern over rising corruption makes sense for U.S. democracy advocates—but doing so can fuel apathy and authoritarianism unless corruption narratives also cultivate hope.
carnegieendowment.org
September 3, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Corruption narratives shape how people understand democracy and whether they believe change is possible.
📌 This new piece from @carnegieendowment.org (which features The Horizons Project) unpacks the stories that work (and don’t) when fighting democratic erosion.
📌 This new piece from @carnegieendowment.org (which features The Horizons Project) unpacks the stories that work (and don’t) when fighting democratic erosion.
🕊️ What does nonviolence look like in the face of authoritarianism?
At the @paxchristiusa.bsky.social Annual Conference, The Horizons Project's Co-Lead Maria J. Stephan delivered a powerful keynote on reclaiming the strategic and moral power of nonviolence in this moment.
At the @paxchristiusa.bsky.social Annual Conference, The Horizons Project's Co-Lead Maria J. Stephan delivered a powerful keynote on reclaiming the strategic and moral power of nonviolence in this moment.
paxchristiusa.org
September 2, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🕊️ What does nonviolence look like in the face of authoritarianism?
At the @paxchristiusa.bsky.social Annual Conference, The Horizons Project's Co-Lead Maria J. Stephan delivered a powerful keynote on reclaiming the strategic and moral power of nonviolence in this moment.
At the @paxchristiusa.bsky.social Annual Conference, The Horizons Project's Co-Lead Maria J. Stephan delivered a powerful keynote on reclaiming the strategic and moral power of nonviolence in this moment.
🧵 Labor Day is more than a long weekend.
At The Horizons Project, we believe labor movements are essential democratic actors. Around the world, unions have resisted censorship, challenged autocratic regimes, and mobilized to protect elections.
Check out these incredible examples...
At The Horizons Project, we believe labor movements are essential democratic actors. Around the world, unions have resisted censorship, challenged autocratic regimes, and mobilized to protect elections.
Check out these incredible examples...
September 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🧵 Labor Day is more than a long weekend.
At The Horizons Project, we believe labor movements are essential democratic actors. Around the world, unions have resisted censorship, challenged autocratic regimes, and mobilized to protect elections.
Check out these incredible examples...
At The Horizons Project, we believe labor movements are essential democratic actors. Around the world, unions have resisted censorship, challenged autocratic regimes, and mobilized to protect elections.
Check out these incredible examples...