I know I sometimes feel cynicism or despair when I think about the new year, and it seems many of my friends do, too. With so much uncertainty and seemingly intractable world problems needing ...

Life in America is deeply anxious. Where are we headed? How bad could it get? Who are we, anyway? What’s particularly scary is that everyone’s scared. Even the people whose candidate just won are ...

On April 3, 1968, standing before a crowded church, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. painted his vision for justice. “I’ve seen the Promised Land,” he said. “I may not get there with you. But I want ...

Hope is a practice. Sometimes it’s bold and forward-facing, drawing us toward what’s possible. Other times it’s quiet and grounding, steadying us when life feels overwhelming. Across situations and ...

Throughout the United States, the concerted welcoming efforts of communities have profoundly and positively impacted the lives of resettled refugees. These initiatives have provided refugees with a ...

If there’s one lesson I’ve learned from leading through uncertainty, it’s this: Hope isn’t fluff. It’s fuel. According to Gallup’s research on strengths-based leadership, hope is one of the four ...