Ciera Bates-Chamberlain

Our faith traditions instruct about the primary moral imperative to feed those in need.

The Clean Slate Act would affirm a person’s right to earn an honest living after serving time for a nonviolent crime.

We need a multicultural, interfaith cadre of activists committed to combat white Christian nationalism and all it stands for.

If we do not heed Ezekiel’s warning and rise up to fill the incredible breach in American society, it is hard to see anything but darkness in the future.

There are so many precious things under attack in this American moment. Our human rights, civil liberties and basic dignity matter.

The significant drops in Chicago homicide numbers matter. But the communities we serve do not feel proportionately safer.

As we watch our nation dance to the echo of a Confederate vision of limited human rights, we are reminded of the courage of Dred Scott.

Illinois has a process for sealing certain records after individuals meet strict requirements. But the process is broken.

We are all seeking solidarity to share our shock. We are digging deep into our relationships to find the strength to survive the federal crisis.

How do we respond to this dawning age of empire through a commitment to creation? We can start in our innermost circle, and radiate outward.