The big news this April included the landslide electoral loss of Viktor Orbán in Hungary. You can read this analysis by Thomas Carothers, “when entrenched, dominant-party regimes are ousted from … [Read more...] about THE VISTA: April 2026
Big Tent Democracy Organizing
Defending Local Stability: The Business Response
How can business owners and leaders prepare for possible federal deployments, protect their teams, and advocate for their communities. … [Read more...] about Defending Local Stability: The Business Response
Faith as a Civic Counterweight in the Southeast: A Philanthropic Case for Investing in Faith‑Based Civic Formation
On a Sunday morning in Mississippi, a pastor rises to speak. The sermon may begin with scripture, but it rarely ends there. It stretches into the realm of public life — into questions of authority, … [Read more...] about Faith as a Civic Counterweight in the Southeast: A Philanthropic Case for Investing in Faith‑Based Civic Formation
THE VISTA: March 2026
This month, many around the country are preparing for the next No Kings rallies taking place on March 28. This is a helpful article by Micah Sifry on getting ready: “the vast and growing pro-democracy … [Read more...] about THE VISTA: March 2026
THE VISTA: February 2026
In February, we celebrated 100 years of Black History Month , with commemorations and invitations to communities to “reflect not only on the history itself, but on how the rituals of … [Read more...] about THE VISTA: February 2026
THE VISTA: January 2026
For many, it feels like we’ve been shot out of a cannon since the start of the new year. As we marked the five-year anniversary of the January … [Read more...] about THE VISTA: January 2026
