2024 End-of-Year Roundup

Each month, we collect, curate, and collaborate to create this Community and Congregational Network (CCN) Resource Roundup. This Roundup includes jobs, grants, events, reports, articles, movies, toolkits, and more. Each of the items listed in some way contributes to our shared work of building a country where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, including countering anti-Muslim discrimination and violence as just one of the things preventing us from realizing that better world.

Our Shoulder to Shoulder Community & Congregational Network is an opportunity to connect with interfaith and community organizations and leaders throughout the country who are, in some capacity, addressing anti-Muslim discrimination in the U.S. Members share resources, problem-solve, and reflect on this important work in our meetings. Our network includes volunteer-run organizations and organizations with 10+ staff members. Members include organizations in rural, urban, and suburban communities in red, blue, and purple states and beyond. Each of them recognizes anti-Muslim discrimination as a threat to our communities and country. Each is committed to addressing this issue alongside their Muslim neighbors, friends, and siblings in their community.

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S2S Updates & Highlighted Resources

• Shoulder to Shoulder on release of U.S. Strategy to Counter Islamophobia — scroll down to read wide array of responses from the broader community
• Educators Resources — If you have seen this list in the past but haven’t looked recently, we recommend checking it out as new resources have been added in the past few months alone.
• Planting Seeds for Pluralism in America: The Syeed Family | S2S created this short documentary film to honor and highlight Dr. Sayyid and Rafia Syeed as two figures, among many, who have contributed to the American interfaith movement to build pluralism.
• Faith-Rooted Primer for Understanding & Addressing Bigotry in the U.S. Amid the Violence in Israel-Palestine. We created this discussion guide and an additional list of resources for those interested in discussing and reflecting on the Primer and engaging related resources. Last month, S2S led workshops based on the Primer at the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom National Conferences.
• 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime | In 2015, three Muslim-American students were executed while eating dinner in their home in Chapel Hill, NC. In 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime, filmmaker Tarek Albaba makes an impassioned case for justice for these innocents and for his community. The documentary film charts the victims’ families’ agonizing overnight pivot from trauma to advocacy as they struggle to prevent their loved ones’ deaths from being dismissed as the result of a random parking dispute.
• Hindutva Harassment Field Manual | South Asia Scholar Activist Collective | Whether you are the target or a witness to a Hindu Right assault, this Field Manual offers resources for how to defend those attacked and how to educate others. This guidance was written by the South Asia Scholar Activist Collective for academics under assault. We hope these resources prove valuable more broadly to those targeted by Hindu nationalist attacks.
• Shoulder to Shoulder campaign fights against Islamophobia and educates campus | S2S Executive Director Nina Fernando is interviewed by Grace Lawson for Long Beach Current
• An Ecosystem of Approaches: Addressing Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Religious Intolerance | Applied Research Center for Civility of UC San Diego and the National Conflict Resolution Center | S2S is mentioned in this report, along with Rev. Cassandra Lawrence as a panel speaker.

Upcoming Important Dates

• Dec 25: Christmas
• Dec 25- Jan 2: Hanukkah
• Dec 26 — Jan 1: Kwanzaa
• Jan 1: New Years Day
• Jan 15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Jan 16. National Day of Racial Healing
• January 16 was Religious Freedom Day, marking the date in 1786 that the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom was passed. It articulated the concept of faith freedom for all, and the principle was enshrined a few years later in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. While marking that milestone, we always remember that not all citizens nor all people enjoyed the rights and privileges of religious freedom in 1786.
• 2025 Religious Holidays Calendar from Encounter World Religions, an organization promoting pluralism and religious literacy. Recognizing the religious holidays of others is a great way to make folks feel seen and foster conversation and connection. This resource is perfect for workplaces, schools, community groups or anyone wanting to know more about the celebrations and seasonal festivals of their neighbors.
• AntiRacism Calendar — Featuring all federal holidays, key dates in voting rights, and significant dates in the fight to end racism.
• Equal Justice Initiative Calendar — “When we engage truthfully with our history, we are better equipped to address contemporary issues ranging from mass incarceration, immigration, and human rights to how we think and talk about cultural moments and icons.”

Events

• Jan 5 in DC and Virtual | 4th Annual Faith In Democracy Interfaith Prayer Vigil | Faith in Peace Concerts is supporting the Franciscan Action Network, Sojourners and other partners in the fourth annual “Faith in Democracy” interfaith vigil on the Washington, DC Mall 7th Street Center Hardscape on January 5th, 2024 from 3:30 pm — 5:00 pm. We are holding our vigil on the eve of the anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, and the day before Congress confirms the national election results. We believe this will be our largest and most important vigil to date.
• Jan 7 | Love Anyway Feast Info Session | Common Ground USA and Search for Common Ground | This season has been a testament to the power of unity and shared purpose, with people coming together across differences and beliefs to cultivate community. You asked, we listened. We know that many of our hosts are in their busy season, some are still trying to process the election, while others are caught up in end of year commitments. We have received feedback that caused us to extend the Love Anyway Feast season through the month of January 2025!! After a contentious election cycle, and with a change of leadership just weeks away, we want to forge a better way forward, one meal at a time. New Deadline: Host your feast from now until January 21 — plenty of time to plan and make an impact! Have questions? We have the answers — or join us for an “ask us anything” Zoom call on January 7 at 2pm EST.
• Jan 9 | National Days of Dialogue Webinar — Breaking Echo Chambers: How to Have Constructive Conversations with People Who Disagree | Common Ground USA and Search for Common Ground | In a world often divided by echo chambers, having constructive conversations with those who might not share your views can feel challenging. But it’s also incredibly important. This webinar will provide you with the tools and insights to break through those barriers, foster understanding, and engage in meaningful dialogue with people who hold different perspectives.
• Jan 14 | Deepening Without Drowning — Intro to Insight Mediation | Mediators Beyond Borders International | Insight Mediation has been described as the “fourth pillar” of conflict resolution. It starts with a definition of conflict that makes sense for the relational work mediators do, with a focus on the challenging human behaviours we see every day in our work. Grounded in learning theory, Insight Mediators approach conflict through a learning lens, rather than one of containment or avoidance. The goal of this workshop is to help you start asking more, and telling less, and feel the relief that comes from an approach that is grounded in understanding human behavior.
• Jan 15 | Unpacking Bonhoeffer’s Legacy Today | Institute for Islamic, Christian, Jewish Studies (ICJS) | In this online conversation, Dr. Victoria Barnett will delve into the historical complexities of Bonhoeffer’s life and legacy, warning against the dangers of reducing his life and work to simplistic, “momentary” lessons for contemporary Christian activism. Instead, Barnett will argue for a deeper, more nuanced engagement with Bonhoeffer’s theology, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to faith and ethical action in the face of injustice and crisis.
• Jan 16 & 17 | Communicating Across Divides Workshop | Based on the work of Resetting the Table, this workshop offers communication skill-building for charged political conversations and a forum for dialogue across disagreement. Participants will exchange views and personal experiences, surface differences and commonalities, and practice communication skills for addressing differences directly and constructively. The workshop builds community capacity to explore disagreements while strengthening relationships, trust, learning, and collaboration.
• Jan 30 in DC | Celebration of Light | Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington | The evening will showcase powerful work being done by our speakers to bridge divides and better meet the pressing needs of our communities. The program will inspire you through engaging conversation and beautiful music and dance traditions of our local faith communities.
• May 27–29 in NY | Race in Sacred Contexts and Human Contexts Conference | Nazareth University | Racism, Xenophobia, violence, ethnic and religious hate in our modern world have fractured individuals and communities. Humanity is desperately seeking healing in the midst of this hateful, violent atmosphere of our 21st century. We have addressed in our previous conferences issues like gender, wealth and poverty, environment, (de)legitimization of violence, mystical traditions and exclusion or inclusion. Our 8th conference of May 2025 would investigate, expand on the concepts and issues of “race” in religious traditions. Our conferences always invite reflection on religions’ sacred texts — this time with an emphasis on “race” and the construction of meaningful alternatives to the current polarized challenges of our violent world.

Jobs

• Do you want to join the S2S Team? We are looking for creative and collaborative people to build our capacities, starting with project-based contracted work. If you’re interested, please send us a cover letter, resume, and 2 references to info@s2scampaign.org (thanks to all those who have already reached out!)
• SACRED is hiring a Program Coordinator, a Strategic Communications and Public Relations Consultant, and its 2025 class of Research Fellows. Learn more and apply here.
• The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) is excited to hire a Senior Director for Policy and Climate to lead their Policy team, manage their Climate department, and coordinate IRAP’s global policy initiatives. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 2, 2025. Click here to learn more about the position and how to apply.
• Stop AAPI Hate’s Data & Research team is hiring a Research Manager and a Data & Research Coordinator. “We’re looking for team members who are excited about leveraging data & research for advocacy. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025. If you have questions, contact employment@stopaapihate.org.”
• ISB Atlanta: Islam. Service. Bridge-Building has an excellent opportunity to make a difference. We currently are seeking an outstanding nonprofit professional to fill an open position as Associate Director. Click here to learn more about this exciting career opportunity.
• Convergence Center for Policy Resolution (Convergence) is seeking a Programs Director to join their close-knit team to design, lead, and facilitate Convergence Collaboratives and Convergence Learning Lab engagements. Click here for a full description of this remote position and submit your application ASAP.
• THE CENTER FOR THE POLITICAL FUTURE (CPF) is a non-partisan center housed in the University of Southern California’s Dornsife College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. CPF currently seeks to hire a full-time Program Administrator to serve as the Assistant Director of the Center. For more information about the position, and to submit your application, please visit here.

Fellowships

• Don’t miss the chance to be a BJC Fellow: Apply now for the class of 2025! BJC is now accepting applications for the next class of BJC Fellows, a program for young professionals who want to deepen their historical, theological and legal understanding of religious liberty and develop skills to advocate for the cause throughout their careers.
• Apply now for Trifaith Initiative’s 2025 Emerging Clergy Cohort! Participants will engage in a cohort of sixteen emerging leaders from diverse faith and religious traditions. The seminar will equip participants to foster interfaith learning and understanding in their congregations and communities. Learn more and apply here by December 20.
• Islamic Scholarship Fund has three programs that are currently accepting applications: ISF’s Congressional Policy Summer Internship is accepting applications until December 23rd! This is your chance to work on Capitol Hill through a paid two-month internship! The ISF Congressional Policy Fellowship is a highly selective and advanced program devoted to increasing American Muslim representation in public policy. Through a 9-month paid fellowship, young professionals gain real-world experience working on legislative and public policy issues in Congress. Apply before February 11th, 2025. ISF’s Scholarship Program is an incredible opportunity for students to pursue higher education in one of four supported fields: Film, Law, Media, and Policy. In the past 15 years, ISF has awarded over $3.5 million to over 600 emerging leaders. Apply before March 21st, 2025. Learn more and apply here.
• The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Mediation Support Project MSP (CSS/ETHZ and Swisspeace) are very happy to once again organize the Peace Mediation Course in 2025. Applications are now open! The deadline for application is 31st of January 2025. Learn more and apply online.
• Emerging Leaders Program | Auburn Theological Seminary | The Auburn Emerging Leaders Program is a year-long experience with a multifaith, cross-cultural, and diverse cohort of emerging faith-rooted leaders between the ages of 18 and 35. The Emerging Leaders program begins with a five-day in-person, immersive residential intensive and continues with monthly virtual cohort gatherings. Each cohort of 16–20 members is selected through an application process and receives Auburn Emerging Leader fellowships covering program curriculum, travel, and meals. Applications are due by February 15, 2025 and participants will be notified by March 21, 2025.
• Applications for MPAC’s Congressional Leadership Development Program (CLDP) are now open! The Congressional Leadership Development Program helps prepare students to become future Mayors, City Councilors, Members of Congress, CEOs and non-profit Executive Directors. Join a CLDP Virtual Open House session on December 12 at 7 pm ET and get your questions answered.
• Fellowship for Congregations, January-June 2025 | Institute for Islamic, Christian, Jewish Studies | The Fellowship for Congregations is a 6-month cohort experience for leaders from Muslim, Christian, and Jewish congregations to build understanding and relationships across those divides. Fellows learn about each other’s religious traditions, discuss the foundations of interreligious work, and collaborate on an inter-congregational project. The next fellowship cohort will begin January 28, 2025.
• The Othering and Belonging Institute’s 2025 Summer Fellowship application will open December 8. This is a great opportunity for undergraduates, Master’s students, and early Ph.D. candidates to work on a research project with an OBI mentor. The fellowship will be entirely virtual. Contact Charlotte O’Keefe Stralka (charlotte.okeefe@berkeley.edu) if you have questions.
• Afghan Youth Mentoring Program | Are you an Afghan youth who arrived in the USA in 8/2021 or later? We invite you to participate in our Afghan Youth Mentoring Program, designed to support you as you navigate your new environment and achieve your goals! To enroll or learn more about the program, contact: hello@iphobiacenter.org
• The Commons 2025 Civic Leadership Cohort | Western States Center | Western States Center’s The Commons cohort is an opportunity for connectors, organizers, bridge-builders, and community leaders to learn, vision, and build for a shared future. Launching in February 2025, this cohort creates space for participants to wrestle with the big questions that undergird our democratic society and movements for justice and equity: How do we define the moment we’re working in? How did we get here? What vision for justice and equity are we working toward? What and who do we need to get there? What stands in our way? Application deadline: January 17, 2025.

Grants

• Inaya Care Fund from HEART: a grassroots fund for US-based Muslims in need of financial assistance as they navigate grief, organizing, and transitions. (Please share and support this beautiful care fund)
• Rise Together Fund — Rapid Response Fund: Please note, the Rapid Response Fund to Support Palestinian, Arab, BAMEMSA Communities Amid Rising Hate, Intimidation, and Government Suppression is now closed. However, we recognize that this is an unprecedented time for our communities, families, and organizations and that there is an ongoing need for support and action. If you would like to speak with a member of our team about any of these issues, please contact webcontact.ks@proteusfund.org.
• Strengthening the Campus Community Grants from Interfaith America: Grants Available to Students for Bridgebuilding Initiatives. Students, if you are interested in bridging divides on your campus or in your community, apply now for Interfaith America’s Strengthening the Campus Community grants. These grants will support projects that bridge meaningful divides on campus or in your community. Strong applications will describe projects that leverage interfaith and bridgebuilding skills for meaningful actions in post-election America. For more information, read the RFP and apply by Jan. 31.
• Abdelkader Global Citizenship Prize | Abdelkader Education Project and Islamic Society of North America | Essay and Multimedia Contest for Students: Ethical Leadership in Today’s World. During challenging times, the past can provide valuable insights for the present. Consider the life of Emir Abdelkader (1808–1883), the Algerian freedom fighter and Islamic scholar whose moral character, statesmanship, and defense of human rights inspired people across the globe. Learn more and submit your entry here by January 31, 2025.
• Approximately $1 million in funding is available from the People’s Garden Initiative through USDA’s Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, in partnership with The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) 2025 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. The program will fund projects that support community-based gardens promoting sustainable agriculture practices that benefit people and wildlife. Applications will be accepted until January 30, 2025.

Calls to Action

• Protect Civil Society: Vote “NO” to H.R. 9495 and any corresponding Senate bill | “Despite strong opposition from over 300 civil society organizations, H.R. 9495 (the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act) passed the House on November 21st. This bill includes a dangerous provision that threatens the tax-exempt status of nonprofit organizations for engaging in freedom of speech activities. Its passage endangers the vital work of nonprofits and sets a troubling precedent for future political exploitation.” | For additional information, see resources provided by the Charity and Security Network, and an ACLU joint letter signed by over 300 advocacy organizations. In addition, see this Muslims for Just Futures letter sent to the Senate Finance Committee on S.4136/H.R. 6408.
• MPAC, J Street Issue Joint Statement on Combatting Hate and Protecting the First Amendment | “While our respective organizations hold differing views on issues related to Palestine and Israel, we share a fundamental commitment to the protection of free speech and other democratic rights in America. We recognize that the core teachings of our respective faiths encourage us and our people to fight for justice and defend human dignity. Our organizations are committed to defending and empowering those whose voices are being threatened — whether through censorship, legal intimidation, or other forms of repression. For that reason, both of our organizations are deeply opposed to legislation that seeks to stifle freedom of speech, such as H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, and H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act.”
• A Call to Action! We Refuse to Hate and We Refuse to Be Silent: Ceasefire Now and Stop Sending Arms | Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom, Written by Tahija Vikalo, Executive Director and Roberta Elliott, President
• Interfaith Immigration Coalition #ThisIsWelcome initiative | This new initiative aims to amplify stories of welcome and work for justice and opportunity for all through our immigration policies via a petition to elected officials and candidates for federal public office. Read the press release announcing the exciting new multi-media effort.
• Support the Transnational Repression Report Act | Transnational repression is a growing and insidious threat to Sikh Americans, as well as other minority diaspora groups. The Transnational Repression Reporting Act is written to protect the basic constitutional rights of Sikhs and all other communities in the United States to engage in free speech, free assembly, and freely exercise their civil rights without fear of interference by foreign governments.
• Advent Peacebuilding Experience: Seven Practices for a More Hopeful World | Peace Catalyst International | Building peace can feel like a daunting task. But it doesn’t have to be. It’s something that happens when each one of us commits to cultivating practices that lead us toward understanding, connection, and collaboration with our neighbors. That’s why we’ve put together 7 things that everyone can do to move toward peace, and we invite you to join us and the rest of the Peace Catalyst community as we walk through each of these 7 steps together this Advent season.
• Reflections from Bethlehem: A 24-Day Advent Devotional Centering the Voices of Palestinian Christians and Their Allies | Red Letter Christians | This Advent season, join the Red Letter Christians community as we turn our eyes and hearts towards Bethlehem in this holy season.
• Stories of Connection Across Difference for the 2024 Election Season: An Intentional Op-Ed Strategy Guided by Interfaith America and New Pluralists | Despite what we read in daily headlines, research shows that we are not as divided as we may seem. This election cycle, the New Pluralists network along with Interfaith America aim to tell a different story through an intentional op-ed strategy that will counter the media’s message of inevitable division. Sign up below to contribute to supporting this strategy through the many ways to get involved below.

Resources

Toolkits

• Hindutva Harassment Field Manual | South Asia Scholar Activist Collective | Whether you are the target or a witness to a Hindu Right assault, this Field Manual offers resources for how to defend those attacked and how to educate others. This guidance was written by the South Asia Scholar Activist Collective for academics under assault. We hope these resources prove valuable more broadly to those targeted by Hindu nationalist attacks.
• ISB Atlanta: Islam. Service. Bridge-Building. | Training and Resources to Prevent and Address Anti-Muslim Hate | Since its inception, ISB Atlanta has been offering schools and school systems in the greater Atlanta area information and guidance in preventing and addressing anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate in their classrooms. During this very challenging time for Muslim students and families, the need has increased significantly. To support your school and your families, ISB Atlanta has developed Teacher and Staff Training and Resources on: Understanding Islam and Muslims, Creating an Inclusive Classroom, Managing Difficult Conversations, Addressing anti-Muslim and anti-Arab Bullying, Supporting Muslim Students during Ramadan (with special guidance for coaches).
• Project 2025 Conversations Guide | Muslims for Just Futures | “Let’s bring together our community members, especially those who may be less in tune about what policies the Trump administration is likely to enact to talk through what a Trump presidency will look like and the specific impacts on Project 2025 on our community members, through the realm of immigration, Palestine and foreign policy, public education and more. While we understand that a Harris administration would have likewise made things worse for our communities, the plans that Project 2025 lays out are devastating for Muslim communities on a larger scale.”
• Understanding the National Strategy on Countering Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate: A Guide for Groups and Leaders | Muslims for Just Futures | This guide analyzes the inaugural U.S. National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate (Strategy) by examining how the Strategy reinforces harmful national security frameworks, lifting up components of the strategy that align with community recommendations, and offering guidance for groups to engage with the Strategy moving forward.

Books

• Rooted in Faith and Justice: Christian Calls to Conscience & Cries for Peace in Palestine by Peter Makari | Rooted in Faith and Justice will challenge your perspectives, confront double standards, and help you discover pathways to solidarity and action. Engage with the realities of Palestine, rooted in faith, justice, and peace, and become part of the movement towards a just and lasting peace.

Reports

• Hindu Nationalism in America: Assessing the Influence of Hindutva Ideology in the U.S. | A new report by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) examines the extent to which Hindu nationalism, or Hindutva, resonates among U.S. Hindus in our sample by surveying their views on identity, politics, and social issues and comparing them to the general public. Previous ISPU polls have not included large enough sample sizes of Hindus in the U.S. to analyze.
• Promising Revelations: Undoing the False Impressions of America’s Faithful | More in Common | Drawing on research from more than 6,000 Americans, with a specific focus on Christian, Jewish and Muslim Americans, this study finds significant perception gaps — disparities between what Americans imagine people of faith to believe and what they actually believe. These perception gaps constrain our ability to envision a future where America’s faithful play a central role in helping us navigate division and foster social cohesion.
• An Ecosystem of Approaches: Addressing Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and Religious Intolerance | Applied Research Center for Civility of UC San Diego and the National Conflict Resolution Center | S2S is mentioned in this report, along with Rev. Cassandra Lawrence as a panel speaker.

Event Recordings

• Author Conversation — Ibtisam Barakat | NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change | Ibtisam is a Palestinian-American author and poet whose work centers on healing social injustices, especially in the lives of young people. Set in Ramallah during the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War, her memoir captures what it is like to be a child whose world is shattered by war. With simplicity, clarity, and compassion, Barakat’s love for letters and language allows her to tell a painful story of her experiences as a young child trying to piece together a world that makes sense. We have much to learn from her story, and even more from her reflections at this moment.

Films

• Planting Seeds for Pluralism in America: The Syeed Family | This short film highlights Dr. Sayyid and Rafia Syeed as two figures, among many, who have contributed to the American interfaith movement for equitable pluralism. As American Muslims, The Syeeds (specifically Rafia and Dr. Sayyid) built a tight web of trusted multifaith relationships locally in Bloomington, Indiana, and nationwide. This short documentary-style narrative shares their journey of principled pluralism through the perspective of their eldest daughter, Afeefa.
• 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime | In 2015, three Muslim-American students were executed while eating dinner in their home in Chapel Hill, NC. In 36 Seconds: Portrait of a Hate Crime, filmmaker Tarek Albaba makes an impassioned case for justice for these innocents and for his community. The documentary film charts the victims’ families’ agonizing overnight pivot from trauma to advocacy as they struggle to prevent their loved ones’ deaths from being dismissed as the result of a random parking dispute.

Articles

• Shoulder to Shoulder campaign fights against Islamophobia and educates campus | S2S Executive Director Nina Fernando is interviewed by Grace Lawson for Long Beach Current
• Now is the Time for New Interfaith Connections by Michael Reneau and Asma T. Uddin, The Dispatch | S2S is mentioned in the article
• MPAC Responds to White House Islamophobia Strategy, Muslim Public Affairs Council
• Statement on the National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Hate, Muslim Advocates
• Interfaith leaders respond to White House’s strategy to counter Islamophobia, Episcopal News Service
• 3 strategies to help Americans bridge the deepening partisan divide by Alex Hinton, The Conversation
• 11 Things to Say to Your Relative Whose Politics You Hate by Angela Haupt, Time
• White House plan to combat Islamophobia draws mixed reviews by Jeff Brumley, Baptist Global News

Closing:

“As you come to know the seriousness of our situation — the war, the racism, the poverty in the world — you come to realize it is not going to be changed just by words or demonstrations. It’s a question of risking your life. It’s a question of living your life in a drastically different way.” — Dorothy Day