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THE VISTA: November 2025
The political waters have felt especially choppy in November. The Associated Press provided a series of helpful charts to digest the results of the general elections; and although the government […]
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#MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
Many US lawyers and #legal organizations are playing an important role protecting #Democracy by making it tougher for others to use the legal system to erode it.
Read more in our latest Substack.
https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/us-lawyers-use-litigation-against-96f
Read more in our latest Substack.
https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/us-lawyers-use-litigation-against-96f
December 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Many US lawyers and #legal organizations are playing an important role protecting #Democracy by making it tougher for others to use the legal system to erode it.
Read more in our latest Substack.
https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/us-lawyers-use-litigation-against-96f
Read more in our latest Substack.
https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/p/us-lawyers-use-litigation-against-96f
ICYMI: The #SmallBusiness community can be a powerful ally in the fight for freedom. During Ukraine's Orange Revolution, small businesses provided essential support to sustain protests.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:59 PM
ICYMI: The #SmallBusiness community can be a powerful ally in the fight for freedom. During Ukraine's Orange Revolution, small businesses provided essential support to sustain protests.
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Subscribe to our Substack for a weekly case study in courage, movement-building and #democracy
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Subscribe to our Substack for a weekly case study in courage, movement-building and #democracy
A diverse movement is coming together in the U.S. to oppose the administration's abuse of power and anti-democratic actions. Keeping the tent big is key.
@mariajstephan.bsky.social
➡️ https://www.justsecurity.org/125639/us-abuse-of-power-noncooperation/
@mariajstephan.bsky.social
➡️ https://www.justsecurity.org/125639/us-abuse-of-power-noncooperation/
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A diverse movement is coming together in the U.S. to oppose the administration's abuse of power and anti-democratic actions. Keeping the tent big is key.
@mariajstephan.bsky.social
➡️ https://www.justsecurity.org/125639/us-abuse-of-power-noncooperation/
@mariajstephan.bsky.social
➡️ https://www.justsecurity.org/125639/us-abuse-of-power-noncooperation/
The Horizons Project recognizes the urgency for a diverse movement to come together now in the United States to build a just, diverse, and peaceful #democracy -
If you agree, follow us for lessons and inspiration in movement-building, #organizing and #NonviolentResistance
If you agree, follow us for lessons and inspiration in movement-building, #organizing and #NonviolentResistance
December 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Horizons Project recognizes the urgency for a diverse movement to come together now in the United States to build a just, diverse, and peaceful #democracy -
If you agree, follow us for lessons and inspiration in movement-building, #organizing and #NonviolentResistance
If you agree, follow us for lessons and inspiration in movement-building, #organizing and #NonviolentResistance
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A growing swath of Americans are showing signs of discontent and refusing to cooperate with what they see as their rights, liberties, and economic interests being compromised under the Trump administration, write civic movement experts Adam Fefer and @mariajstephan.bsky.social:
When Loyalties Shift: Americans’ Growing Noncooperation with Federal Abuses of Power
Americans' refusals to accept apparent abuses of power by the federal government indicate that the political winds may be starting to shift.
www.justsecurity.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
A growing swath of Americans are showing signs of discontent and refusing to cooperate with what they see as their rights, liberties, and economic interests being compromised under the Trump administration, write civic movement experts Adam Fefer and @mariajstephan.bsky.social:
This is your brain on #authoritarianism. Better understanding the brain's response to fear, toxic othering, and threats can help pro-democracy organizers confront the authoritarian playbook and come together across difference.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9Qg3OXp6g
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9Qg3OXp6g
December 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This is your brain on #authoritarianism. Better understanding the brain's response to fear, toxic othering, and threats can help pro-democracy organizers confront the authoritarian playbook and come together across difference.
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9Qg3OXp6g
▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp9Qg3OXp6g
Action Alert in #DC - Join @freedcproject.bsky.social Friday at 11am to demand that #ICE and federal law enforcement stay away from the #WorldCup. #NonViolentAction
https://freedcproject.org/event-list/no-ice-in-my-cup
https://freedcproject.org/event-list/no-ice-in-my-cup
No ICE in My Cup! — Free DC
Our Free Spirits soccer fans had a great year in DC—the Spirit made it to the finals! Now, Trump and FIFA will be at the Kennedy Center on Friday, December 5 for the World Cup Drawing and to give Trump a Peace Prize, all while his administration wants to let ICE and federal law enforcement harass
freedcproject.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Action Alert in #DC - Join @freedcproject.bsky.social Friday at 11am to demand that #ICE and federal law enforcement stay away from the #WorldCup. #NonViolentAction
https://freedcproject.org/event-list/no-ice-in-my-cup
https://freedcproject.org/event-list/no-ice-in-my-cup
The #SmallBusiness community can be a powerful ally in the fight for freedom and #democracy. During Ukraine's Orange Revolution, small businesses provided essential support to sustain protests.
Small Businesses Fuel the Fight for Freedom in Ukraine
Time Period: 1999 – 2005
thehorizonsproject.substack.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The #SmallBusiness community can be a powerful ally in the fight for freedom and #democracy. During Ukraine's Orange Revolution, small businesses provided essential support to sustain protests.
Join Horizons at #BuildingTogether2026 in Seattle May 4-7! We're hosting a workshop on integrating the many networks and approaches working towards social change.
Register now. https://lnkd.in/eMgkGgdq
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Building Together 2026 - Registration
Registration Your conference registration includes all programming from the Monday Welcome Reception through lunch on Thursday. Breakfasts, lunches, and Tuesday dinner are all included. Registration Rates
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December 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Join Horizons at #BuildingTogether2026 in Seattle May 4-7! We're hosting a workshop on integrating the many networks and approaches working towards social change.
Register now. https://lnkd.in/eMgkGgdq
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Register now. https://lnkd.in/eMgkGgdq
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ICYMI: #MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Here's what we've been reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
THE VISTA: November 2025
The political waters have felt especially choppy in November. The Associated Press provided a series of helpful charts to digest the results of the general elections; and although the government […]
horizonsproject.us
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ICYMI: #MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Here's what we've been reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
We are grateful for and stand in #solidarity with all of our partners working from different vantage points to address injustice, advance societal healing, and reimagine our democracy. #Thanksgiving
November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We are grateful for and stand in #solidarity with all of our partners working from different vantage points to address injustice, advance societal healing, and reimagine our democracy. #Thanksgiving
Lessons for the US: Check out @npr.org's Throughline on the swift fall of #demoracy in Chile and the important work of rebuilding it.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
Democracy Dies in a Day
Throughline · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lessons for the US: Check out @npr.org's Throughline on the swift fall of #demoracy in Chile and the important work of rebuilding it.
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
🎧 https://open.spotify.com/episode/25v8iIvMasVj8emhc8JoPv?si=76Huslf-SsOvvKFp8SRakA&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A5iATPI1u8UfyoNSguZBFZG&nd=1&dlsi=5b37d89c2e744637
With #Thanksgiving and food on our minds, we're spotlighting the power of service and #faith to feed a movement. Read how the Sikh community helped nourish and sustain farmers' #protests in India.
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
Sikh Langars Feed Protests for Farmers’ Rights
Time Period: November 2020 – December 2021
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November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
With #Thanksgiving and food on our minds, we're spotlighting the power of service and #faith to feed a movement. Read how the Sikh community helped nourish and sustain farmers' #protests in India.
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
Subscribe for more examples of movement building: https://thehorizonsproject.substack.com/
🎧 Listen: @mariajstephan.bsky.social on the power of faith communities in movements to counter authoritarianism on the State of Belief podcast with @interfaithalliance.org
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
November 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM
🎧 Listen: @mariajstephan.bsky.social on the power of faith communities in movements to counter authoritarianism on the State of Belief podcast with @interfaithalliance.org
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
https://www.interfaithalliance.org/post/the-power-of-faithful-non-violent-resistance-with-maria-stephan
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Do revolutions work without getting all shooty? Or even slappy? Do they work better? Author Maria Stephan has done ALL the research. And our favorite sailor comes ashore to host our favorite game - it’s “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” @mariajstephan.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Do revolutions work without getting all shooty? Or even slappy? Do they work better? Author Maria Stephan has done ALL the research. And our favorite sailor comes ashore to host our favorite game - it’s “Land Ho! with Toni Anita Hull.” @mariajstephan.bsky.social
#MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
THE VISTA: November 2025
The political waters have felt especially choppy in November. The Associated Press provided a series of helpful charts to digest the results of the general elections; and although the government […]
horizonsproject.us
November 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#MAGA loyalty shifts, cross-racial and cross-movement solidarity, comedy as #Resistance and more. Check out what we're reading, watching and listening to this month! #Democracy
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
Shout out to @steadystatevets.bsky.social @npquarterly.bsky.social @22ci.bsky.social @pbs.org @legalafmtn.bsky.social and others for the insights and inspiration this month! Check out our November Vista. https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
#Democracy
#Democracy
November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Shout out to @steadystatevets.bsky.social @npquarterly.bsky.social @22ci.bsky.social @pbs.org @legalafmtn.bsky.social and others for the insights and inspiration this month! Check out our November Vista. https://horizonsproject.us/the-vista-november-2025/
#Democracy
#Democracy
In the mid-2000s, South Korea saw a democratic decline: oppression of political dissent, corruption, crackdowns on peaceful protest, outlawing groups opposed to the administration, and blacklisting authors.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
Unions Light the Candle of Democracy in South Korea
Time Period: 2016-2017
open.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
In the mid-2000s, South Korea saw a democratic decline: oppression of political dissent, corruption, crackdowns on peaceful protest, outlawing groups opposed to the administration, and blacklisting authors.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
Sound familiar? See how unions mobilized for #democracy.
What stops authoritarianism? @mariajstephan.bsky.social explains why mass, #NonviolentResistance is one of the strongest tools we have.
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
Vermont Conversation: Maria Stephan on the 3.5% Rule and combatting authoritarianism - VTDigger
“When you have 3.5% of a population, which in the United States is roughly 12 million people, that means a movement is representative. It's hard to ignore. It's highly disruptive."
vtdigger.org
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
What stops authoritarianism? @mariajstephan.bsky.social explains why mass, #NonviolentResistance is one of the strongest tools we have.
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
@vtdigger.bsky.social
https://vtdigger.org/2025/11/12/vermont-conversation-maria-stephan-on-the-3-5-rule-and-how-nonviolent-resistance-can-stop-authoritarianism/
Read the new @shankerinst.bsky.social blog by The Horizons Project's Adam Fefer and Maria Stephan breaking down how educators can and do resist censorship, disinformation and fear-based politics.
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
November 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Read the new @shankerinst.bsky.social blog by The Horizons Project's Adam Fefer and Maria Stephan breaking down how educators can and do resist censorship, disinformation and fear-based politics.
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
https://www.shankerinstitute.org/blog/when-educators-confront-authoritarianism
Communities of faith have played a critical role in challenging state #authoritarianism around the globe. Check out the latest from Horizons Co-Lead Maria Stephan on the Catholic leadership the U.S. needs now.
U.S. Catholics are facing an authoritarian threat. The church has been here before.
The Catholic Church in the United States today is facing a crucial test. Will Catholic leadership accommodate and adapt itself to authoritarian power? Or will it offer leadership to give hope, oppose authoritarian abuses and defend human freedom?
www.americamagazine.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Communities of faith have played a critical role in challenging state #authoritarianism around the globe. Check out the latest from Horizons Co-Lead Maria Stephan on the Catholic leadership the U.S. needs now.
A great example of noncooperation from @chicago-city.bsky.social
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
Chicago Will Stop Investing in US Treasury Securities to Protest ‘Authoritarian’ Trump, Treasurer Announces
Chicago Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin is running to represent Illinois’ 7th Congressional District and replace retiring U.S. Rep. Danny K. Davis.
news.wttw.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A great example of noncooperation from @chicago-city.bsky.social
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
"Extraordinary moments require extraordinary actions."
- Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin https://news.wttw.com/2025/11/12/chicago-will-stop-investing-us-treasury-securities-protest-authoritarian-trump-treasurer
A growing team of artists, cultural workers, cultural strategists and culture bearers are collaborating to supercharge the U.S. pro-democracy movement with the unique superpowers of arts and culture.
October 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
A growing team of artists, cultural workers, cultural strategists and culture bearers are collaborating to supercharge the U.S. pro-democracy movement with the unique superpowers of arts and culture.
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We created the Faithful Fight series with @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities continue their tradition as key defenders of democracy. Read and share: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/the-faithful-fight
September 23, 2025 at 7:12 PM
We created the Faithful Fight series with @horizonsprjt.bsky.social to help religious communities continue their tradition as key defenders of democracy. Read and share: https://protectdemocracy.org/work/the-faithful-fight
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Watch the video of Maria’s keynote address here: youtu.be/b0olBsE84ec?...
Maria Stephan opening plenary, Pax Christi USA 2025 national conference
YouTube video by PaxChristiUSA
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September 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Watch the video of Maria’s keynote address here: youtu.be/b0olBsE84ec?...