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The Fierce Urgency of Now
Coined by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in 1963, “The Fierce Urgency of Now” reinforced a civil rights vision and movement that sparked a nations conscience for historical change. As we celebrate the MLK holiday, remembering his life and legacy, we find ourselves in 2026 still coping with many of the same injustices he faced.
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faith in action
Council of Bishops Announce Ratification of Constitutional Amendments
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has completed canvassing the votes of annual conferences on the four constitutional amendments that were approved by the 2024 General Conference.
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U.S. Supreme Court Denies Protection of Section Two of the Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court decided by a 6-3 vote that the congressional maps used in Louisiana are unconstitutional and must be redrawn. This is the final blow to the protections that the Voting Rights Act provided, ensuring that maps considering race helped to correct the historical local and state electoral harms produced by multiple state gerrymandering.
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faith in action
Celebrating Black History Month: Courageous Love In The Public Square
Rev. Dr. Liberato (Levi) Bautista, Church and Society's Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs, offers his reflection on 2026 Black History Month and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 's Holiday.
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faith in action
The Language of Peace and Justice
Introducing The Present Tense, a monthly column of reflections, written by Levi Bautista, Assistant General Secretary for United Nations and International Affairs of The General Board of Church and Society.
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press release
Burning sacred havens: We must be vigilant against unspeakable acts of hatred
A response to the burning of black churches
