As October comes to a close, we are celebrating the good news for pro-democracy organizers coming out of both Serbia and Brazil. You can read about the tenacious and creative student movement behind … [Read more...] about The VISTA: October 2026
The Horizons Project
Understanding Pillars of Support
In both the United States and abroad, political leaders have undermined democratic institutions and norms as part of a nearly two-decade global trend of rising authoritarianism. To challenge these … [Read more...] about Understanding Pillars of Support
Shifting Pillar Loyalties: A Guide for the Pro-Democracy Community
All political systems, including authoritarian regimes, rely on the allegiance of key organizations and institutions, or ‘pillars of support’ to remain in power. Without the moral and … [Read more...] about Shifting Pillar Loyalties: A Guide for the Pro-Democracy Community
THE PILLARS PROJECT: Labor Unions
What is the connection between unions and democracy? Democratic backsliding in the United States is a particular threat to labor unions. The research is clear: democracy is good for labor. … [Read more...] about THE PILLARS PROJECT: Labor Unions
THE PILLARS PROJECT: The Faith Community
What is the connection between faith communities and democracy? A flourishing democracy is one of the strongest protections for the free exercise of religion. In turn, faith communities have a … [Read more...] about THE PILLARS PROJECT: The Faith Community
The VISTA: September 2026
One unifying national event in September was the outpouring of collective grief at the passing of Dolly Parton. Read What Dolly Can Teach Us About Trust, by Julie Sweetland, “through six decades of … [Read more...] about The VISTA: September 2026
