activism
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Unmasking Injustice Against Migrants
Masked secret police officers in unmarked cars. Warrantless arrests. Broken car windows. Crying children in the backseat. Bewildered onlookers. Families torn apart. Employers with missing laborers. Classrooms with empty seats. Communities on edge and afraid. This is the repressive reality… Continue reading
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How to Prevent a World War: The Power of Collective Action
The world is increasingly at war with itself. As such, the current moment in our shared story of humanity remains serious and uneasy. But hope is not lost and pathways to a peaceful coexistence are possible—and attainable—in our lifetime. Peacemaking… Continue reading
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Take a Moment to Breathe
With all that is happening in the world, there’s still time for yourself. Today, find a moment of solitude in a place that asks nothing of you and you nothing of it. Allow yourself to breathe, rest, observe, feel, and… Continue reading
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Remembering Pope Francis: A Prophet of Hope and Change
The world has lost one of its highest profile and most significant voices for humanity of our time, Pope Francis. Influential among Catholics and non-Catholics, Francis was known as an unwavering vocal advocate of the poor, marginalized, and oppressed around… Continue reading
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Restoring Hope: Lady Liberty’s Call to Action
Lady Liberty, symbolizing hope and compassion, calls for the tired and poor of the world, as epitomized in Emma Lazarus’s poem, “The New Colossus.” However, America is currently neglecting this ideal, shutting its borders and creating divisions. The nation risks… Continue reading
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Einstein on Human Rights: A Modern Reckoning
In 1954, Albert Einstein warned of the dangers of political power abuses threatening human rights. Today, similar threats arise as governments silence dissent under the guise of national security. The struggle for universal human rights continues, requiring vigilance and action… Continue reading
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Burning Silence: The Relevance of ‘Fahrenheit 451’
There are few novels written in the last one-hundred years as captivating and still relevant as Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. It serves as both a critique and a warning to our modern society from the not-so-distant past. Continue reading
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Ending Violence in Gaza: The Role of Activism and Hope
A ceasefire for Gaza is hardly a new beginning, but a reprieve from the chaos. For Israel and the families who have loved ones who remain as hostages, a ceasefire means the prospect of finally returning them home. Continue reading
Matt Till 