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News & Resources

  • Newsletters

    The VISTA: June 2026

    June 24, 2026
    The VISTA: June 2026
  • Newsletters

    The VISTA: May 2026

    May 21, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    The VISTA: May 2026
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: April 2026

    April 28, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: April 2026
  • Case-studies

    Argentine Catholic Clergy Oppose Javier Milei

    April 24, 2026
    Adam Fefer
    Argentine Catholic Clergy Oppose Javier Milei
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: March 2026

    March 26, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: March 2026
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: February 2026

    February 26, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: February 2026
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: January 2026

    January 29, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: January 2026
  • Recommended Readings, Training Materials

    Nonviolent Action Resources and Training

    January 20, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    Nonviolent Action Resources and Training
  • Articles, Recommended Readings

    Authoritarianism: How You Know It When You See It

    January 16, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    Authoritarianism: How You Know It When You See It
  • Videos

    The Brain on Authoritarianism

    January 14, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    The Brain on Authoritarianism
  • Articles

    When Loyalties Shift: Americans’ Growing Noncooperation with Federal Abuses of Power

    January 9, 2026
    Adam Fefer, Maria J. Stephan
    When Loyalties Shift: Americans’ Growing Noncooperation with Federal Abuses of Power
  • Articles, Recommended Readings, Videos

    Understanding Pillars of Support

    January 8, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    Understanding Pillars of Support
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: December 2025

    December 17, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: December 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: November 2025

    November 19, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: November 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: October 2025

    October 28, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: October 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: September 2025

    September 29, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: September 2025
  • Publications, Training Materials

    Shifting Pillar Loyalties: A Guide for the Pro-Democracy Community

    September 19, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    Shifting Pillar Loyalties: A Guide for the Pro-Democracy Community
  • Case-studies

    Lessons on Broad Based Organizing from the Utah Compromise: A BOLD Case Study

    September 3, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    Lessons on Broad Based Organizing from the Utah Compromise: A BOLD Case Study
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: August 2025

    August 26, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: August 2025
  • Case-studies

    Korean Clergy and Monastics Resist Martial Law

    August 21, 2025
    Adam Fefer
    Korean Clergy and Monastics Resist Martial Law
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: July 2025

    July 25, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: July 2025
  • Case-studies

    Salvadoran Catholic Clergy Condemn Bukele’s Attack on Freedom

    June 27, 2025
    Adam Fefer
    Salvadoran Catholic Clergy Condemn Bukele’s Attack on Freedom
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: June 2025

    June 26, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: June 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: May 2025

    May 28, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: May 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: April 2025

    April 30, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: April 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: March 2025

    March 26, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: March 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: February 2025

    February 26, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: February 2025
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: January 2025

    January 30, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: January 2025
  • Case-studies

    Buddhist Monks Defect from Myanmar’s Military Dictatorship

    January 22, 2025
    Adam Fefer
    Buddhist Monks Defect from Myanmar’s Military Dictatorship
  • Articles

    What’s Happening at Horizons in 2025

    January 16, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    What’s Happening at Horizons in 2025
  • Case-studies

    South African Business Leaders Oppose Apartheid 

    January 14, 2025
    The Horizons Project
    South African Business Leaders Oppose Apartheid 
  • Case-studies

    The Chilean Security Sector Defects from the Pinochet Dictatorship

    January 14, 2025
    Adam Fefer
    The Chilean Security Sector Defects from the Pinochet Dictatorship
  • Case-studies

    South African Clergy Support Early Defections from Apartheid

    January 14, 2025
    Adam Fefer
    South African Clergy Support Early Defections from Apartheid
  • Case-studies

    The Egyptian Military Defects During the Arab Spring

    January 14, 2025
    Adam Fefer
    The Egyptian Military Defects During the Arab Spring
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: December 2024

    December 17, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: December 2024
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: November 2024

    November 25, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: November 2024
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: October 2024

    October 28, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: October 2024
  • Articles

    Lessons from Around the World: Engaging ‘Pillars of Support’ to Uphold and Expand Democracy

    October 13, 2024
    Maria J. Stephan
    Lessons from Around the World: Engaging ‘Pillars of Support’ to Uphold and Expand Democracy
  • Publications

    Introducing the Pillars of Support Project

    October 7, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Introducing the Pillars of Support Project
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: September 2024

    September 30, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: September 2024
  • Case-studies

    Tunisian Unions Support the Arab Spring

    September 27, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Tunisian Unions Support the Arab Spring
  • Case-studies

    Brazilian Religious Leaders and Democratic Backsliding

    September 19, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Brazilian Religious Leaders and Democratic Backsliding
  • Case-studies, Newsletters

    Teachers in Hungary Oppose Democratic Backsliding

    September 12, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Teachers in Hungary Oppose Democratic Backsliding
  • Case-studies

    Philippines Armed Forces Resist a Dictatorship

    September 12, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Philippines Armed Forces Resist a Dictatorship
  • Case-studies

    Brazilian Business Leaders Push Back on an Illiberal President

    September 12, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Brazilian Business Leaders Push Back on an Illiberal President
  • Case-studies

    The Quakers Advance Democracy in the US Civil Rights Movement

    September 12, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    The Quakers Advance Democracy in the US Civil Rights Movement
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: August 2024

    August 29, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: August 2024
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: July 2024

    July 31, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: July 2024
  • Case-studies

    Labor Unions Join the Fight for Civil Rights

    July 25, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    Labor Unions Join the Fight for Civil Rights
  • Case-studies

    A Missouri Chamber of Commerce Speaks up For Their Community

    July 5, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    A Missouri Chamber of Commerce Speaks up For Their Community
  • Case-studies

    Venezuelan Businesses Fight a Rising Dictator 

    July 5, 2024
    Claire Trilling
    Venezuelan Businesses Fight a Rising Dictator 
  • Case-studies

    German Businesses Defend Democracy and Fight Extremism

    July 5, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    German Businesses Defend Democracy and Fight Extremism
  • Case-studies

    Small Businesses Fuel the Fight for Freedom in Ukraine 

    July 5, 2024
    Claire Trilling
    Small Businesses Fuel the Fight for Freedom in Ukraine 
  • Case-studies

    Unions Join Unlikely Allies to Defend American Elections 

    July 5, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    Unions Join Unlikely Allies to Defend American Elections 
  • Case-studies

    American Unions Mobilize Poll Workers

    July 5, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    American Unions Mobilize Poll Workers
  • Case-studies

    Indian Farmers’ Unions Block Roads to Bolster Democracy

    July 5, 2024
    Claire Trilling
    Indian Farmers’ Unions Block Roads to Bolster Democracy
  • Case-studies

    Polish Judges Resist Attacks on the Rule of Law

    July 5, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Polish Judges Resist Attacks on the Rule of Law
  • Case-studies

    US Lawyers Use Litigation Against Assaults on Democracy 

    July 5, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    US Lawyers Use Litigation Against Assaults on Democracy 
  • Case-studies

    Lawyers in Pakistan March Against a Military Dictator

    July 5, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Lawyers in Pakistan March Against a Military Dictator
  • Case-studies

    Brazilian Doctors Strike for Healthcare Reform and Democracy

    July 5, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    Brazilian Doctors Strike for Healthcare Reform and Democracy
  • Case-studies

    “Ask your Doctor if Voting is Right for You!” American Doctors Speak Out on Voting

    July 5, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    “Ask your Doctor if Voting is Right for You!” American Doctors Speak Out on Voting
  • Case-studies

    Going Pro (Bono): Lawyers Provide Support Against the Muslim Ban

    July 5, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    Going Pro (Bono): Lawyers Provide Support Against the Muslim Ban
  • Case-studies

    Latter-Day Saints Speak Out to Protect Democracy

    July 5, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    Latter-Day Saints Speak Out to Protect Democracy
  • Case-studies

    Southern Baptist Leaders Condemn the January 6th Insurrection

    July 5, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    Southern Baptist Leaders Condemn the January 6th Insurrection
  • Case-studies

    Activating Faith: The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Fights for Freedom

    July 5, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    Activating Faith: The Southern Christian Leadership Conference Fights for Freedom
  • Case-studies

    Polish Bishops Refuse to Support Authoritarianism

    July 5, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Polish Bishops Refuse to Support Authoritarianism
  • Case-studies

    Hungarian Evangelicals Resist Democratic Backsliding

    July 5, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Hungarian Evangelicals Resist Democratic Backsliding
  • Case-studies

    Sikh Langars Feed Protests for Farmers’ Rights

    July 5, 2024
    Claire Trilling
    Sikh Langars Feed Protests for Farmers’ Rights
  • Case-studies

    Ukrainian Veterans Save Lives Through Quiet Diplomacy

    July 5, 2024
    Claire Trilling
    Ukrainian Veterans Save Lives Through Quiet Diplomacy
  • Case-studies

    US Military Leaders Affirm Their Commitment to Democracy

    July 5, 2024
    Sivahn Sapirstein
    US Military Leaders Affirm Their Commitment to Democracy
  • Case-studies

    A “Wall of Vets” Protects Free Expression in Portland

    July 5, 2024
    Sivahn Sapirstein
    A “Wall of Vets” Protects Free Expression in Portland
  • Case-studies

    Venezuelan Military Officers Refuse Honors from a Dictator

    July 5, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Venezuelan Military Officers Refuse Honors from a Dictator
  • Case-studies

    Veterans Defend Standing Rock Protesters 

    July 5, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    Veterans Defend Standing Rock Protesters 
  • Case-studies

    Unions Light the Candle of Democracy in South Korea

    July 5, 2024
    Lughadarini Yogaraja
    Unions Light the Candle of Democracy in South Korea
  • Case-studies

    Indian Farmers’ Unions Block Roads to Bolster Democracy #2

    July 5, 2024
    Claire Trilling
    Indian Farmers’ Unions Block Roads to Bolster Democracy #2
  • Case-studies

    Wisconsin Business Leaders Ensure Fair Elections

    July 3, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    Wisconsin Business Leaders Ensure Fair Elections
  • Case-studies

    Check My Ads Illuminates Authoritarian Advertising 

    July 3, 2024
    Louis Pascarella
    Check My Ads Illuminates Authoritarian Advertising 
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: June 2024

    June 27, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: June 2024
  • Articles

    Faith and the Authoritarian Playbook

    June 21, 2024
    Maria J. Stephan
    Faith and the Authoritarian Playbook
  • Articles

    Clowns, Reverse Boycotts, and Involuntary Walkathons: How Communities are Making Political Violence Backfire

    June 10, 2024
    Maria J. Stephan
    Clowns, Reverse Boycotts, and Involuntary Walkathons: How Communities are Making Political Violence Backfire
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: May 2024

    May 29, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: May 2024
  • Case-studies

    US Bishops and the January 6th Capitol Attack on Democracy: A Pillars of Support Caselet

    April 29, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    US Bishops and the January 6th Capitol Attack on Democracy: A Pillars of Support Caselet
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: April 2024

    April 29, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: April 2024
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: March 2024

    March 27, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: March 2024
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: February 2024

    February 28, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: February 2024
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: January 2024

    January 24, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: January 2024
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: December 2023

    December 21, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: December 2023
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: November 2023

    November 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: November 2023
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: October 2023

    October 26, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: October 2023
  • Articles

    Faith in Democracy: Mobilizing Religious Communities for Democratic Change

    September 29, 2023
    Sama Shah
    Faith in Democracy: Mobilizing Religious Communities for Democratic Change
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: September 2023

    September 28, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: September 2023
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: August 2023

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: August 2023
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: July 2023

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: July 2023
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: June 2023

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: June 2023
  • Articles

    The Global Far-Right Authoritarian Alliance Threatening US Democracy – And How to Weaken It

    August 30, 2023
    Maria J. Stephan
    The Global Far-Right Authoritarian Alliance Threatening US Democracy – And How to Weaken It
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: May 2023

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: May 2023
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: April 2023

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: April 2023
  • Newsletters

    THE VISTA: March 2023

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE VISTA: March 2023
  • Articles, Recommended Readings

    THE PILLARS PROJECT: Veterans and Military Families

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE PILLARS PROJECT: Veterans and Military Families
  • Articles, Recommended Readings

    THE PILLARS PROJECT: Labor Unions

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE PILLARS PROJECT: Labor Unions

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