I traveled home for the holidays this week to spend time with the friends I've had since middle school: One Muslim immigrant, two conservative Christian moms, and one "spiritual but not religious" undocumented queer (me!).
We reaffirmed our commitment to a friendship that's lasted almost two decades, and imagined a future we could all believe in: One where each of us is valued and respected, where the people we love are healthy and safe, and where we all have enough to survive and thrive.
No politician can take that away from us. And I have faith that if we protect each other now, and work on a courageous, compassionate, and intentional #LongGame pushing forward, my besties and I can move from that foundation of childhood friendship to this future - together.
That's what we want to replicate and scale here at Groundswell: Nurturing deep relationships with grassroots movement leaders who are unapologetic about who they are and where they stand, supporting their visionary campaigns with digital tools, strategies, and stories to trouble the waters and heal the world.
If you believe in us and the community we're building together, please consider investing in our work through Auburn.
With love and gratitude,
Esther and the Groundswell Team at Auburn
11 Faith-Rooted Justice Stories That Captured Our Imagination In 2016
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of many prophetic leaders who have reminded us that "the moral arc of the universe bends towards justice." Here are some of our favorite faith-rooted justice stories from this year keeping our hope alive, and strengthening us for the long road ahead.
"Prophetic imagination must come before political implementation," writes the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II of the Moral Mondays Movement. What's the vision of the future you're willing to fight for?
Multifaith clergy and activists from across New York City gathered together in prayer and protest demanding Mayor Bill de Blasio close the Riker's Island Jail. Here's why it's a moral issue.
Standing Rock activist, musician, and poet Lyla June shared her wisdom on how we fight hate with love through powerful storytelling and performance art at Auburn's Prophets Unplugged.
Are you telling compelling stories? "Star Wars is the political (and religious) parable we need right now," writes ThinkProgress inthis relevant review of the new film. May the force be with us.
As our friends, families, and neighbors are targeted by hate, we must use every inch of the space we can claim as sacred, working to expand sanctuary protection.
Multifaith clergy are calling on Trump to meet with them prior to the inauguration on Jan. 20 and embrace a higher ground moral agenda. Join them.
Digital Security
As we work to build our movements, we need to make sure we are keeping each other and our organizing safe. Check out the webinar by Progressive Tech we found helpful as digital organizers.
Bystander's Guide to Street Harassment
This helpful comic shows what to do if you are witnessing Islamophobic harassment. Stay tuned for more culturally sensitive ways to accompany visibly marginalized communities in public.
December 31 - On New Year's Eve, the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will co-host a Moral Revival Poor People's Campaign Watch Night Service at Metropolitan A.M.E. in Washington, DC. You watch also watch it via livestream.
January 8 - If you're in the NYC area, join us for a full-day, in-person intensive to unleash your moral courage. We'll guide you in exploring what you care most deeply about, finding inspiration, and offer practical skills to help you take action.
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