Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 04/06/2025This account has been my account for work related to PD and I will be shutting it down. You can follow me here moving forward: @chriscrawfordstuff.bsky.social 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Today is my last full day at @protectdemocracy.org. Thank you, PD, for everything! And thank you to all of the amazing patriotic people across the country who have partnered with us during my time here. I've learned so much from you. New adventures ahead! More soon! 131
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 24/05/2025I asked Chat GPT to provide a fact check and analysis of two separate pieces of writing today, and twice it confirmed that it has no idea that Pope Leo exists. 010
Reposted by Chris CrawfordJewish Council for Public Affairs @thejcpa.bsky.social · 22/05/2025We are horrified, angry, and heartbroken over the murders of two Israeli Embassy staff members in DC last night. Antisemitic hate inevitably leads to antisemitic violence and everyone has an obligation to speak out. 3815147
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 20/05/2025In the early days of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has shown a strong emphasis on unity, and his framework for unity is so rich. "Now is the time for dialogue and building bridges." www.osvnews.com/pope-leos-ad...osvnews.comPope Leo’s address to representatives of other churches and religions: Full text - OSV News(OSV News) -- This is the full text of the address given by Pope Leo XIV May 19, 2025 to the representatives of other churches and ecclesial communities and of other religions who had gathered in Rome... 020
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 18/05/2025"Not a Homily", 5th Sunday of Easter: As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. medium.com/@chriscrawfo...medium.comNot a Homily: 5th Sunday of Easter; May 18, 2025Link to Readings 000
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 15/05/2025We just released two new #FaithfulFight toolkits providing inspirational stories and concrete ways that faith communities can take action to counter authoritarianism. 1️⃣ Practicing noncooperation and civil disobedience - protdem.org/noncoop 2️⃣ Protecting government of the people - protdem.org/people 12411
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Read @interfaithalliance.org's Maggie Siddiqi, as she discusses her own work for the federal government and what can be done to ensure that government can deliver for all of the people it represents. protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Protecting government of the peopleGovernment is supposed to serve all the people. Faith communities can help ensure that it does. 001
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Read Rev. Green and @mariajstephan.bsky.social as they share inspirational stories from faith communities around the world and lay out how we can engage these tools to create positive change and counter authoritarianism here & now! protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Practicing noncooperation and civil disobedienceReligious leaders have a rich history of engaging in civil disobedience to counter authoritarian systems. They can take similar actions today. 100
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Today @protectdemocracy.org is releasing TWO #FaithfulFight toolkits! 🟢 Maggie Siddiqi of @interfaithalliance.org on how to protect government of the people. 🟢 @mariajstephan.bsky.social and Rev. Stephen Green on noncooperation and civil disobedience. protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect DemocracyThe Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions. 1156
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Due to ICE enforcement in Nashville, "no Catholic is obligated to attend Mass on Sunday if doing so puts their safety at risk." www.nashvillecatholic.org/news/posts/s...nashvillecatholic.orgStatement in Response to Immigration Enforcement Activities in NashvilleThe Diocese of Nashville released a statement in response to the immigration enforcement activities in Nashville. 021
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 01/05/2025NEW TODAY: Two toolkits out as part of our #FaithfulFight series. 1️⃣ Providing and advocating for mutual aid by @shaillybarnes.bsky.social of @kairoscenter.org protdem.org/mutual 2️⃣ Welcoming the Stranger, protecting immigrants & refugees by Tamara Upfal of @the-rac.bsky.social protdem.org/welcome 2158
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 01/05/2025In ANOTHER (!) Faithful Fight toolkit from @protectdemocracy.org and Horizons Project @mariajstephan.bsky.social , @shaillybarnes.bsky.social of @kairoscenter.org writes how to provide for unmet needs and build power. protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Providing and advocating for mutual aid - Protect DemocracyTo counter authoritarian actions, faith-based organizations can build networks of mutual aid and support. This toolkit shows how. 011
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 01/05/2025NEW TOOLKIT from @protectdemocracy.org and Horizons Project: Welcoming the Stranger! Faith leaders can respond by advocating, speaking out, working with local leaders, & providing moral leadership. @the-rac.bsky.social provides a toolkit on how to take action. protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Welcoming the Stranger - Protect DemocracyThe frequency and intensity of attacks on immigrants are designed to overwhelm us and make us feel powerless. But we are not powerless. We are pushing back – and protecting our neighbors. 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 30/04/2025Love this. "And I enjoy the city, above and below, the streets, piazzas, taverns, and a pizza eaten on an outside table, which has quite a different flavor from the one that's delivered to you: I'm a citizen at heart." 000
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 25/04/2025In this week’s Faithful Fight toolkit from, Rev. Deth Im of @Faithinaction.bsky.social writes how to organize faith communities for collective action. protectdemocracy.org/work/organiz... 1163
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 25/04/2025One thing that is always difficult is what sort of term we can use to represent the broadest group of religious traditions. If "people of faith" or "faith-based" is not a helpful term to describe Abrahamic faiths and Buddhists, do you have a recommendation for a term that works better? 110
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 24/04/2025I really appreciate this input. It is always hard to pick the right language to be as inclusive as possible and to have meaning for a wide range of audiences. If terms such as "faith" and references to God do not resonate, what are some terms you'd recommend writers use in their place? 110
Reposted by Chris CrawfordDeth @dethim.bsky.social · 23/04/2025I wrote a piece about how we organize and train for collective action in this moment @protectdemocracy.org @chriscrawford.bsky.social @mariajstephan.bsky.social @fianational.bsky.social The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Organizing and training for collective action protectdemocracy.org/work/organiz...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Organizing and training for collective action - Protect DemocracyPresident Trump’s administration acts like he was elected to be a monarch. Each day of his term has felt like a daily assault on vulnerable people. It’s clear the administration’s plan was to overwhel... 0155
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Join me in receiving a new #FaithfulFight toolkit in your inbox each week by signing up for updates here: protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect DemocracyThe Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions. 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Here's what you can do: Find your people. Join a Faith in Action federation. Speak up to those in power. Join an economic protest. 110
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 23/04/2025In today's #FaithfulFight toolkit, @protectdemocracy.org features Rev. Deth Im of Faith in Action. He outlines the ways that faith-based organizing and training can help communities respond to authoritarian tactics. protectdemocracy.org/work/organiz...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Organizing and training for collective action - Protect DemocracyPresident Trump’s administration acts like he was elected to be a monarch. Each day of his term has felt like a daily assault on vulnerable people. It’s clear the administration’s plan was to overwhel... 1137
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Pope Francis's hospital stay and death had me feeling similarly to when my own grandparents were near the end of their lives. I wrote a reflection on this feeling - and the legacy of Pope Francis - for @sojo.net. sojo.net/articles/opi...sojo.netFrancis, the Pope for EveryoneIn an era of creeping exclusivity and inequality, his vision for the church was radically simple: everyone belongs. 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 22/04/2025I am grateful to @sojo.net for allowing me to reflect on Pope Francis as part of their memorial coverage. "In opposing “throwaway” culture, he not only warned us against throwing people aside; he argued that none of us deserve to be discarded." sojo.net/articles/opi...sojo.netFrancis, the Pope for EveryoneIn an era of creeping exclusivity and inequality, his vision for the church was radically simple: everyone belongs. 032
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 21/04/2025"Todos. Todos. Todos." Everyone. That is Pope Francis's legacy. He inspired us. He challenged us. He loved us. Let us pray for him on his journey home. Give him eternal rest, O Lord. May light unending shine on him. Receive his soul, O Holy Ones. Present him now to God, Most High. 010
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 19/04/2025@hcrichardson.bsky.social's remarks at the Old North Church last night: "And once in a great while, someone will light a lantern—or even two—that will shine forth for democratic principles that are under siege, and set the world ablaze." heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-18-2... 011
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 17/04/2025Read @ianbassin.bsky.social: www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/trumps-nex...ifyoucankeepit.orgTrump’s next move to silence free speech is comingHow Trump will vilify and attack civil society 000
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 16/04/2025This toolkit series was developed in partnership with the @horizonsprjt.bsky.social. Get a new #FaithfulFight toolkit in your inbox each week by signing up for updates here: protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect DemocracyThe Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions. 0194
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 16/04/2025Religious liberty is our First Freedom. In this week’s #FaithfulFight toolkit, @AmandaTylerBJC.bsky.social writes how to protect religious liberty for all Americans, including those whose beliefs differ from our own. protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Defending religious liberty - Protect DemocracyThis toolkit shows religious leaders how they can consider religious liberty as they work to protect their communities. 3298
Reposted by Chris CrawfordBJC @bjconthehill.bsky.social · 16/04/2025How can we defend our religious liberty? @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social teamed up with @protectdemocracy.org to answer that very question through the Faithful Fight toolkit. You can find the toolkit in full at protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai... 31509
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Receive a new #FaithfulFight toolkit in your inbox each week by signing up for updates here: protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect DemocracyThe Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions. 001
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 16/04/2025In this week's #FaithfulFight toolkit from @protectdemocracy.org, @amandatylerbjc.bsky.social @bjconthehill.bsky.social outlines the ways that we can defend religious liberty at this moment. protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Defending religious liberty - Protect DemocracyThis toolkit shows religious leaders how they can consider religious liberty as they work to protect their communities. 272
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 09/04/2025NEW RESOURCE: Houses of worship and religious nonprofits face a multitude of security threats. Our new #FaithfulFight toolkit provides an overview of how to keep communities safe, including cyber, physical, and legal protection. Read and share: protectdemocracy.org/work/protect... 2114
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 09/04/2025This is the fourth Faithful Fight toolkit in a series from Protect Democracy and The Horizons Project. Want to receive new toolkits directly to your inbox? Sign up: protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect DemocracyThe Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions. 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 09/04/2025These resources for resilience outline security best practices to prepare for a wide range of challenges. 100
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Many faith leaders have asked me, "How can we keep ourselves and our communities safe?" How can they prepare for cyber threats, physical security risks, and politically motivated lawsuits? Today @protectdemocracy.org is publishing a security toolkit to help: protectdemocracy.org/work/protect...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Protecting cyber and physical security - Protect DemocracyAs religious organizations navigate digital and physical security challenges, this toolkit offers strategies to protect themselves. 110
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 06/04/2025NEW: @mariajstephan.bsky.social and @crawfordstuff.bsky.social discuss specific actions religious communities can take to counter authoritarianism – and launch a new toolkit that can help.ifyoucankeepit.orgHow faith leaders can fight backA new toolkit series can help communities meet this moment 46520
Reposted by Chris CrawfordProtect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 02/04/2025We are excited to announce "The Faithful Fight," a toolkit series in partnership with Horizons Project. Each week, we will publish toolkits on how religious leaders can push back on authoritarianism. Sign up for updates here: protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai... 25923
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 02/04/2025In the coming weeks, we will publish additional toolkits from diverse religious leaders who have been on the frontlines of social movements across America. Sign up to receive these toolkits in your inbox by filling out the form at the bottom of our site: protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect DemocracyThe Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions. 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 02/04/2025And Mary Ellen Giess of @interfaithamerica.bsky.social talks about the power of bridgebuilding and the need to build broad coalitions to support our democracy. protectdemocracy.org/work/buildin...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Building bridges across difference - Protect DemocracyIn this moment, strengthening democracy requires leaders to enact strategies that bring society more together than apart. 111
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Published today: @drwilliamsskinner.bsky.social talks about what it will take to build a multiracial democracy -- and how faith communities can engage in strategic policy advocacy to create change. protectdemocracy.org/work/advocat...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: Advocating for a multiracial democracy - Protect DemocracyOur hard-fought history offers lessons for how to effectively organize today against threats to a true multiracial democracy. 100
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 02/04/2025Published today: @mariajstephan.bsky.social and I discuss what authoritarianism is, how faith leaders have responded throughout history, and what this moment requires from all of us. protectdemocracy.org/work/faithfu...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight Toolkit: When authoritarians take power, faithful leaders fight back - Protect DemocracyReligious leaders and communities can play a crucial role in pushing back against authoritarian systems. Our toolkits help guide the way. 200
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 02/04/2025This is, indeed, a moral moment. Today, @protectdemocracy.org and Horizons Project are launching "The Faithful Fight", a series of toolkits that provide uplifting stories and concrete actions that religious communities can take to counter authoritarianism. protectdemocracy.org/work/the-fai...protectdemocracy.orgThe Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect DemocracyThe Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions. 112
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 04/03/2025I'm starting my Lenten fast early: Off of all social media. See you after Easter. Probably. 010
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 03/03/2025I was re-reading the long interview Pope Francis did with America Magazine near the start of his papacy. I had forgotten how much this shaped me - including after it was mailed to me when I discerned with the @jesuits.bsky.social. Worth revisiting. www.americamagazine.org/faith/2013/0...americamagazine.orgA Big Heart Open to God: An interview with Pope Francis“It is not a figure of speech, a literary genre. I am a sinner.” 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 02/03/2025Really important stuff here from @michaelrwear.bsky.social about what is happening at the intersection of Christianity and politics. Great analysis of what's happening with the president, and how Democrats need to respond: thedispatch.com/newsletter/d...thedispatch.comThe New Era of Religion and PoliticsPlus: Why faith matters in Russia’s war with Ukraine. 041
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Putting the Dijon mustard on the burger was enough for most of us. 000
Chris Crawford @crawfordstuff.bsky.social · 20/02/2025Following last week's Munich Security Conference, I have been thinking a lot about John McCain's final message to that group - a letter that @cindymccain.bsky.social delivered with tears in her eyes. Precious things are still entrusted to our care. Be brave. Be useful. Keep the faith. 020