Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

The Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis is codirector of the Kairos Center, cofounder of the Poverty Initiative, national codirector of the Poor People's Campaign, and author of Always with Us?: What Jesus Really Said about the Poor. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, and has spent the past two decades working with  grassroots organizations across the United States.

An American flag flies during a rally in support of Joe Biden's run for the US presidency on Belle Isle in Detroit.

We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1 We Still Live In 2 Americas, Not 1

The 2020 election saw more rich people vote for Trump then four years ago, while Joe Biden attracted more poor and low-income voters.

Nov 19, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Who Has the Power to Define Christianity in the US?

Who Has the Power to Define Christianity in the US? Who Has the Power to Define Christianity in the US?

Since the inception of America, conservatives have regularly—even desperately—sought to distort and exploit religious traditions.

Oct 1, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Poor People’s Campaign

A New America Is Possible—Now A New America Is Possible—Now

It’s high time to finally end poverty and systemic racism, mitigate climate change, and halt this country’s ever-growing militarism.

Jul 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

George Floyd Protest

Don’t Stop Organizing Don’t Stop Organizing

We’re at a breaking point in American history, and there is only one way to revive our society: from the bottom up.

Jun 5, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

‘Normalcy—Never Again!’

‘Normalcy—Never Again!’ ‘Normalcy—Never Again!’

The past is nowhere to return to. As the pandemic changes the world, may we come together to demand that it change for the better.

May 8, 2020 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

A man reads outside during the quarantine in New York City

Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19 Inequality and Poverty Were Destroying America Well Before Covid-19

This crisis shows us how an economy oriented around the whims of the rich leaves death and destruction in its wake.

Apr 22, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

The Revival of the National Union of the Homeless

The Revival of the National Union of the Homeless The Revival of the National Union of the Homeless

The experiences and organizing efforts of the homeless can teach us all about taking action together in this unprecedented time.

Mar 20, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

The Pentagon

The Bloated Pentagon Budget Should Be Spent on Human Needs The Bloated Pentagon Budget Should Be Spent on Human Needs

Faith leaders are calling on presidential candidates to reallocate money away from the military and toward housing and food-aid programs.

Dec 11, 2019 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Joyce Ajlouny

Creating a Moral Movement for Our Time

Creating a Moral Movement for Our Time Creating a Moral Movement for Our Time

How a new Poor People’s Campaign is mobilizing, organizing, and building power nationwide.

Aug 8, 2018 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Donald Trump Prayer Circle

A Response to the Evangelicals Who Support Trump: Have You Read the Bible Lately? A Response to the Evangelicals Who Support Trump: Have You Read the Bible Lately?

Two prominent ministers make a Christian case for government intervention in economic inequality.

Jul 26, 2017 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

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