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Sounding the alarm against empire

Faced with the mass mobilization of federal forces in Washington, D.C., a United Methodist Church pastor writes about how she and others are offering protection and hope.

By Donna Claycomb Sokol Pastor, Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church

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Federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., are deepening fear and uncertainty for unhoused people

God wants us to see and to know one another, but the federal crackdown on people who are homeless is forcing them to be invisible. This should be gut-wrenching to Christians, says a pastor in Washington, D.C.

By Meghan Brown Pastor

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What you need to know about the recent IRS proposal

Faith communities should continue to engage in issue advocacy, but endorsing or opposing candidates for political office is a bad idea, writes the general counsel and associate executive director of Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty.

By Holly Hollman General counsel and associate executive director, BJC

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How do we live our lives while the world burns?

A mother considers the best way to respond to near-endless news stories about conflict. Is it OK to continue with daily life — weeding the garden, washing dishes and caring for children — while the world is on fire?

By Andrea Palpant Dilley Writer

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Being a teenager can be particularly hard right now, but hope lingers on

As they head into summer, teenagers may find that world events mean a less restorative season than usual. Adults can help by being attentive and truly listening to them.

By Khristi Lauren Adams Author

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For Juneteenth, a Black pastor from Texas reflects on freedom, America, and the fight for belonging

Black history is American history, as Juneteenth reminds us.

By Justin Coleman Senior pastor, University United Methodist Church

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One church’s journey toward racial justice has taken over a decade and still continues

After George Floyd’s murder five years ago, a historic church increased its efforts to address its history. It still has work to do.

By Yonat Shimron Journalist

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Tyler Sit and Dana Neuhauser: In Minneapolis, the struggle for justice continues five years after the murder of George Floyd

The issues of inequality from well before the death of George Floyd in 2020 have persisted, but the tools to dismantle oppression remain at the heart of the gospel, say two Minneapolis pastors.

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