Matt Till

American democracy

  • Our Identity Crisis is Here

    Nearly 250 years after its founding, the United States is facing its greatest crisis yet. The crisis is not who’s in the White House, but of identity—our shared beliefs and values that inspire hope and goodness for ourselves and others. Continue reading

    Our Identity Crisis is Here
  • The Rise of Anti-Migrant Sentiment in America

    Immigrants in the U.S. face increasing threats amid politicized discussions on migration. The current administration has implemented harsh policies, undermining their constitutional rights. Historical discrimination, cultural fears, and economic challenges drive resistance to inclusive solutions. A vision of justice seeks… Continue reading

    The Rise of Anti-Migrant Sentiment in America
  • The Power of Voices: Social Justice and Gaza Relief

    Preventing the starvation of others is one of the easiest and most cost-effective ways of participating in securing the health and well-being of individuals suffering from injustice. Continue reading

    The Power of Voices: Social Justice and Gaza Relief
  • 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

    Unmasking Injustice Against Migrants
  • Responding to Domestic Extremism Through Nonviolent Resistance

    Today, we face new threats of extremism that threaten to disrupt and erode personal freedom and peaceful coexistence. These growing dangers require alternative approaches to the use of force with a new generation of brave soldiers. In time, their quiet… Continue reading

    Responding to Domestic Extremism Through Nonviolent Resistance
  • Populism vs. Governance: What Trump’s Leadership Reveals

    Political elections in the United States have increasingly been portrayed as an existential battle for liberty and freedom. The war-like language is successful in stoking fear, anxiety, and votes. The Trump campaign and MAGA movement have capitalized on this theme… Continue reading

    Populism vs. Governance: What Trump’s Leadership Reveals
  • Human Rights Are Under Threat: A Global Crisis

    Targeting civilians and activists who stand for peace and justice is seemingly in vogue today. Viral doxing and smear campaigns, unjust arrest and detention, and indiscriminate mass murder with weapons of war are the tools of the powerful with little… Continue reading

    Human Rights Are Under Threat: A Global Crisis
  • Protecting Democracy: The Rising Movement for Change

    Everyday Americans took to the streets this weekend for a nationwide day of peaceful protest. From all accounts, participants represented nearly every demographic and political affiliation. What drove people to disrupt their weekend plans and join over 1,300 events in… Continue reading

    Protecting Democracy: The Rising Movement for Change