Civil Rights
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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
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Why the Civil Rights Movement Matters Today
Today, we are at risk of losing the social equity and institutional reforms necessary to make segregation, discrimination, and racism a true reality of the past. Contrary to common misconceptions that presume the Civil Rights movement is “over” or “settled… Continue reading
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May Day: Lessons from Haymarket Square
Late in the evening of May 4, 1886, on the near west side of downtown Chicago, Illinois, hundreds of working laborers from across the city gathered for a rally at a well-known produce market, Haymarket Square. Continue reading
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The Promise for Future Generations
Despair and cruelty are on the rise. Hope and goodness is how we’ll persevere. Continue reading
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The Cost of Denied Rights: What We Must Protect
Wrongful imprisonment, the denial of a fair public trial, human trafficking, and slavery are examples of crimes against humanity. Whether citizens, foreigners, residents, or visitors, all have equal rights as free people. Continue reading
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Protecting Freedom of Speech in Universities Today
Colleges and universities, both public and private, are spaces where ideas are shared, skills for life are developed, and engagement with society at the highest levels is practiced. They have always been institutions of progress and consternation. Today, they are… Continue reading
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American Education Needs Investment, Not Dismantling
Education in America faces significant challenges, including rising costs, outdated models, and inequitable access. The Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education may hinder progress and endanger vital protections. Advocating for innovative, equitable education is essential to… Continue reading
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From Aggression to Humility: Rethinking Power
Power energized from love is constructive, not destructive. It’s invitational, not exclusionary. It’s progressive, not regressive. It’s collaborative, and not competitive. Desires through aggression are short-sighted. Hope through humility and love is everlasting. Continue reading
Matt Till 