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News & Resources

  • Articles

    Minneapolis Showed the Efficacy of Civil Resistance. American Jews Have Done This Before

    August 10, 2026
    Adam Fefer, Sivahn Sapirstein
    Minneapolis Showed the Efficacy of Civil Resistance. American Jews Have Done This Before
  • Articles

    How Catholics have defended free elections—and why they must do so again

    July 30, 2026
    Maria J. Stephan
    How Catholics have defended free elections—and why they must do so again
  • Publications

    The Insurrection Act, the 2026 Election and American Business

    July 14, 2026
    The Insurrection Act, the 2026 Election and American Business
  • Training Materials, Videos

    The Superpowers of Faith Communities in the Pro-Democracy Movement

    June 19, 2026
    The Superpowers of Faith Communities in the Pro-Democracy Movement
  • Training Materials, Videos

    Protecting Our Democracy: The Role of Veterans and Military Families

    June 19, 2026
    Protecting Our Democracy: The Role of Veterans and Military Families
  • Training Materials, Videos

    The Big-Tent, Broad-Front Democracy Movement

    June 19, 2026
    The Big-Tent, Broad-Front Democracy Movement
  • Case-studies

    Argentine Catholic Clergy Oppose Javier Milei

    April 24, 2026
    Adam Fefer
    Argentine Catholic Clergy Oppose Javier Milei
  • Publications, Training Materials

    Defending Local Stability: The Business Response

    April 6, 2026
    The Horizons Project
    Defending Local Stability: The Business Response
  • Articles

    Faith as a Civic Counterweight in the Southeast: A Philanthropic Case for Investing in Faith‑Based Civic Formation

    April 1, 2026
    Jarvis Williams
    Faith as a Civic Counterweight in the Southeast: A Philanthropic Case for Investing in Faith‑Based Civic Formation
  • Articles

    Facilitating a Big Tent: Critical Connections for Pro-Democracy Organizing

    January 28, 2026
    Andrew Regalado, Julia Roig
    Facilitating a Big Tent: Critical Connections for Pro-Democracy Organizing
  • Articles

    U.S. Catholics are facing an authoritarian threat. The church has been here before.

    January 21, 2026
    Maria J. Stephan
    U.S. Catholics are facing an authoritarian threat. The church has been here before.
  • Articles

    Big Tents and Collective Action Can Defeat Authoritarianism

    January 15, 2026
    Maria J. Stephan
    Big Tents and Collective Action Can Defeat 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
  • 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

    Korean Clergy and Monastics Resist Martial Law

    August 21, 2025
    Adam Fefer
    Korean Clergy and Monastics Resist Martial Law
  • 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
  • Case-studies

    Buddhist Monks Defect from Myanmar’s Military Dictatorship

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

    The Egyptian Military Defects During the Arab Spring

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

    South African Business Leaders Oppose Apartheid 

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

    Tunisian Unions Support the Arab Spring

    September 27, 2024
    Adam Fefer
    Tunisian Unions Support the Arab Spring
  • Articles

    Business for Democracy: A Call for Courage and Action

    September 27, 2024
    Julia Roig
    Business for Democracy: A Call for Courage and Action
  • Case-studies

    Brazilian Religious Leaders and Democratic Backsliding

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

    Philippines Armed Forces Resist a Dictatorship

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

    Teachers in Hungary Oppose Democratic Backsliding

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

    Labor Unions Join the Fight for Civil Rights

    July 25, 2024
    Lucianne Nelson
    Labor Unions Join the Fight for Civil Rights
  • Videos

    Sensemaking with Horizons: Shun Tucker-Allen, Senior Faith Partnerships Coordinator of Fair Count

    July 25, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    Sensemaking with Horizons: Shun Tucker-Allen, Senior Faith Partnerships Coordinator of Fair Count
  • 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

    US Military Leaders Affirm Their Commitment to Democracy

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

    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

    German Businesses Defend Democracy and Fight Extremism

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

    Venezuelan Businesses Fight a Rising Dictator 

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

    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

    Sikh Langars Feed Protests for Farmers’ Rights

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

    Hungarian Evangelicals Resist Democratic Backsliding

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

    Polish Bishops Refuse to Support Authoritarianism

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

    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

    Ukrainian Veterans Save Lives Through Quiet Diplomacy

    July 5, 2024
    Claire Trilling
    Ukrainian Veterans Save Lives Through Quiet Diplomacy
  • 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 
  • Articles

    Faith and the Authoritarian Playbook

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

    Resources on Art, Cultural Work & Inclusive Democracy

    June 21, 2024
    The Horizons Project
    Resources on Art, Cultural Work & Inclusive Democracy
  • 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
  • Articles

    Faith in Democracy: Mobilizing Religious Communities for Democratic Change

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

    THE PILLARS PROJECT: The Faith Community

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE PILLARS PROJECT: The Faith Community
  • Articles, Recommended Readings

    THE PILLARS PROJECT: The Business Community

    August 30, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    THE PILLARS PROJECT: The Business Community
  • Publications

    THE PILLARS PROJECT: State-based pillars

    August 25, 2023
    THE PILLARS PROJECT: State-based pillars
  • Articles, Recommended Readings

    THE PILLARS PROJECT: Professional Associations

    August 25, 2023
    THE PILLARS PROJECT: Professional Associations
  • Articles

    The Pillars of Support Project

    August 1, 2023
    The Horizons Project
    The Pillars of Support Project
  • Case-studies

    Comparative Caselets: The Civil Service as a Pillar of Support

    July 3, 2023
    Becca Leviss
    Comparative Caselets: The Civil Service as a Pillar of Support

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