Human Rights & Faith Insights
A Call to Action: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy of Gender Equality
In honor of International Women’s Day 2024, I was glad to take part in a gathering of thoughtful, dynamic, engaged women leaders at The Carter Center in Atlanta on Monday, where we discussed how to advance gender equality and why this goal remains an urgent human...
2024 Election Resources: How Faith Communities Can Defend Democracy
Protecting democracy is an integral part of advancing human rights in the United States. It is only when each of our voices is heard and valued that we can become a society that supports, protects, and uplifts everyone. Unfortunately, we have seen a heightened attack...
2023 Recap: A Historic Centennial Year for the ERA
2023 was the centennial anniversary of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), and it proved to be a historic year for equality as support for the ERA spread quickly in Congress and amongst the public. The ERA simply but powerfully affirms that: “Equality of rights under...
Grieving Violence in Israel and Palestine
In recent days, we have been deeply grieved by the crisis, conflict, and traumatic loss of life in Israel and Palestine. We mourn the escalating violence that has rendered life harrowing and uncertain for so many of God’s beloved, including multitudes of civilians and...
Witnessing God’s Movement for Justice: 2023 Impact Update
How have you seen God at work so far this year? At Justice Revival, we’ve been reflecting on the first half of 2023 with gratitude and awe. We're excited to share with you our Mid-Year Impact Report, which highlights the important work that this community has made...
Prayers & Reflections for Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the good news of liberation finally reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. As you observe this important holiday, we encourage you to use the resources below to pray, reflect, lament, and recommit to advancing...
The ERA Movement Continues After Historic Senate Vote
Yesterday saw a historic breakthrough for the Equal Rights Amendment and the cause of gender equality in the U.S., as a majority of U.S. Senators voted to recognize the ERA as the 28th Amendment. 51 Senators voted in favor of Senate Joint Resolution 4 (SJ Res 4),...
Action in the Senate Judiciary: A Step Forward for the ERA
This year, which marks the centennial anniversary of the Equal Rights Amendment, has seen monumental steps towards its recognition. Both grassroots activism and Congressional movement reflect major strides – we now have an ERA Caucus carrying momentum in the House of...
4 Prophetic Black Leaders Who Remind Us of God’s Universal Love
As Christians in the modern world, we are constantly challenged to uphold – and expand – our concept and teaching of God’s universal love. We affirm that God made all of humanity in true equality, and we deserve a society that grants us true justice. This Black...