The Quakers Advance Democracy in the US Civil Rights Movement
Despite their small size, Quakers served as an important pillar in undoing the US’ authoritarian, exclusive status quo as part of the civil rights movement. Largely through the American Friends...
Brazilian Business Leaders Push Back on an Illiberal President
Brazil became less free and democratic during Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency from 2019-2022, culminating in a January 6th style attack where Bolsonaro supporters attempted to disrupt the transfer of power to...
Sensemaking
Addressing complex challenges like authoritarian resurgence, political violence, and systemic racism requires multiple approaches and learning across communities and disciplines. The Horizons Project is committed to curating and synthesizing insights...
Pillars of Support: Business Pillar Caselets
Business and Democracy “Capitalism can’t work without well-functioning governments that design rules to enable innovation and markets, ensure competition, and address social problems.” — Anat Admati, Stanford Economist & Business...
Author:
Jarvis Williams
Sensemaking with Horizons: Shun Tucker-Allen, Senior Faith Partners...
The Horizons Project Director for Race & Democracy, Jarvis Williams, has a conversation with Shun Tucker-Allen, Senior Faith Partnerships Coordinator at Fair Count about her work organizing with faith communities...
Author:
Louis Pascarella
Veterans Defend Standing Rock Protesters
Witnessing the violence from the National Guard against peaceful protesters at Standing Rock, and wanting to use their experience and social capital, veterans organized a campaign to protect protesters from...
Venezuelan Military Officers Refuse Honors from a Dictator
During Venezuela's 2000 election, opposition parties had a strong showing. This competitive atmosphere helped opponents raise awareness of Chávez’s undemocratic attempts to consolidate power. Although he won the election, some...
Author:
Sivahn Sapirstein
A “Wall of Vets” Protects Free Expression in Portland
After observing federal agents escalate conflict against Christopher David, a Navy veteran, during the 2020 protests against police brutality and systemic racism, a group of veterans organized through Facebook and...
Author:
Sivahn Sapirstein
US Military Leaders Affirm Their Commitment to Democracy
Following the January 6th attack, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a politically appointed body comprised of the top eight military officials in the country, published an unprecedented letter to the...