“Culture of Poverty” Is a Made-Up Concept “Culture of Poverty” Is a Made-Up Concept
And yet Joe Manchin is attempting to reanimate its long-discredited corpse.
Mar 2, 2022 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
How Do We Confront White Christian Nationalism? How Do We Confront White Christian Nationalism?
While it’s only one feature of the authoritarianism increasingly on vivid display in this country, it’s critical to understand.
Jan 19, 2022 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
We Abandon Low-Income Voters at Our Peril We Abandon Low-Income Voters at Our Peril
The survival struggles of the poor and dispossessed have long been both a spark for social, political, and economic change in this country.
Nov 12, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
We Are on the Precipice of a Housing Disaster We Are on the Precipice of a Housing Disaster
The average household debt burden has only grown during the pandemic—where is the legislative action?
Sep 17, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
Thwarting the Republican Backlash Against Democracy Thwarting the Republican Backlash Against Democracy
If the filibuster remains in place, the right to vote will be under serious threat, undermining democracy in the process.
Aug 11, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
Have We Entered America’s Third Era of Reconstruction? Have We Entered America’s Third Era of Reconstruction?
The first two have much to teach us about the possibilities and dangers that abound today.
Jun 23, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
The Fierce Prophetic Vision of Poor Women The Fierce Prophetic Vision of Poor Women
Women like Claire McClinton, Johnnie Tillmon, and Julia Ward Howe have allowed us glimpses of what a country that served and empowered all women looks like.
May 15, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
MLK Was Right About America’s ‘Spiritual Death’ MLK Was Right About America’s ‘Spiritual Death’
Pro-austerity and anti-poor economic policies, along with over-militarization, have kept America in a death spiral for the past half-century.
Apr 5, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This VP Harris, Maybe You Were Elected for Such a Time as This
The Byrd rule is not in the Constitution. It’s not what you swore to uphold.
Mar 2, 2021 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
Freedom From Poverty Should Be a Human Right Freedom From Poverty Should Be a Human Right
Human rights mean little if millions of people still lack a home, food, or way to make a living.
Feb 18, 2021 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis