Chris Crawford
@crawfordstuff.bsky.social
Policy Strategist at Protect Democracy. Co-author of the Faith in Elections Playbook.
Today 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!
I 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.
We 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.
In 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...
Pope 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...
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"Not a Homily", 5th Sunday of Easter: As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. medium.com/@chriscrawfo...
Not a Homily: 5th Sunday of Easter; May 18, 2025
Link to Readings
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We 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
Today @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...
The Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect Democracy
The Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions.
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Due 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...
Statement in Response to Immigration Enforcement Activities in Nashville
The Diocese of Nashville released a statement in response to the immigration enforcement activities in Nashville.
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NEW 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
In 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...
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Providing and advocating for mutual aid - Protect Democracy
To counter authoritarian actions, faith-based organizations can build networks of mutual aid and support. This toolkit shows how.
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NEW 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...
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Welcoming the Stranger - Protect Democracy
The 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.
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Love 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."
In 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...
I 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...
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Organizing and training for collective action - Protect Democracy
President 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...
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In 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...
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Organizing and training for collective action - Protect Democracy
President 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...
protectdemocracy.org
Pope 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...
Francis, the Pope for Everyone
In an era of creeping exclusivity and inequality, his vision for the church was radically simple: everyone belongs.
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I 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...
Francis, the Pope for Everyone
In an era of creeping exclusivity and inequality, his vision for the church was radically simple: everyone belongs.
sojo.net
"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.
@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...
This 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...
The Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect Democracy
The Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions.
protectdemocracy.org
Religious 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...
The Faithful Fight: Defending religious liberty - Protect Democracy
This toolkit shows religious leaders how they can consider religious liberty as they work to protect their communities.
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How 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...
In 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...
The Faithful Fight: Defending religious liberty - Protect Democracy
This toolkit shows religious leaders how they can consider religious liberty as they work to protect their communities.
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NEW 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...
Many 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...
The Faithful Fight Toolkit: Protecting cyber and physical security - Protect Democracy
As religious organizations navigate digital and physical security challenges, this toolkit offers strategies to protect themselves.
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NEW: @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.
How faith leaders can fight back
A new toolkit series can help communities meet this moment
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We 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...
This 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...
The Faithful Fight: Toolkits for countering authoritarianism - Protect Democracy
The Faithful Fight brings together strategies from religious leaders across denominations to help communities mobilize against authoritarian actions.
protectdemocracy.org
