Lexi McMenamin
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Past articles by Lexi:
How Bayard Rustin’s Quaker, AME Faith Shaped the Civil Rights Era
Kept at arm's length for being gay and socialist, Rustin infused nonviolence into the civil rights movement. → Read More
Philadelphia's DA Election Is a Test for Progressives and Criminal Justice Reform
Philadelphia’s district attorney race has been a mudslinging battle between current District Attorney Larry Krasner—the choice of progressive organizers across the city—and Carlos Vega, a former city prosecutor fired by Krasner when he took office in 2018 and swept out the previous staff. Republicans and police alike blame Krasner for a spike in gun violence in the city, → Read More
Warnock Urges Progressives of Faith to Protect Voting Rights
Warnock was joined by Union Theological Seminary president, Serene Jones, as part of a digital series on progressive faith and politics. → Read More
The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Here. What Ethics Should Guide Its Rollout?
“In a public health crisis, ethics always has a dimension toward other people," said Dr. Nancy Berlinger. → Read More
Faith Leaders: Trump's Rushed Executions Show ‘Blatant Disregard’ for Life
The Trump administration has accelerated federal executions since the November elections. → Read More
How Close Did We Come to a Coup?
The Coup-o-meter is sticking around, just in case. → Read More
Pastors Work to Stop Evangelicals’ Spread of ‘Dangerous’ Misinformation
“There are consequences when faith leaders give credence to these lies.” → Read More
Pizza, Selfies, Dancing: 10 Ways To Spread Joy at Polling Places
Let's taco 'bout democracy. → Read More
Religious Groups Are Targets for Disinformation, But They Can Also Help Stop It
Religious communities are being impacted — and in some cases, targeted — by rampant disinformation. Others are attempting to figure out their role in combating it. → Read More
The Supreme Court Could Make Contraception Access Even Worse on Catholic Campuses
Though Catholic colleges doggedly recruit students, including from non-Catholic backgrounds, many campuses retain restrictive health policies. → Read More
Bernie’s Campaign Suspension Shows How Far We Have to Go
The movements that drove the Sanders campaign are still fighting for a better world... It’s been six days since Bernie Sanders disbanded his campaign for presidency, planning to remain on the ballot to push the Democratic Party platform further left. → Read More