Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center

02/15/2025

02/14/2025

Head on over to The Georgia Interfaith Public Policy Center to see our coalition at work this week in support of GA House Bill 123 and GA Senate Bill 159.

02/07/2025

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02/05/2025

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02/01/2025

Thanks to our friends at Wesleyan College - First For Women, Centenary Church Church, and High Street Unitarian Universalist Church in , , for hosting and participating in a community conversation about . If you would like to host one of these conversations in your community, email us at [email protected].

01/30/2025

Our Executive Director, Wesley Myrick had a great time last week at Georgia Tech as a panelist in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on , , and . Check out a few pics from the event below.

01/30/2025

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01/30/2025

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01/28/2025

Statement on Recently Announced Freeze of U.S. Foreign Aid to Vulnerable Populations.

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09/04/2024

A Closer Look: Community Gun Violence Intervention
Join this online event September 13th, 1-2pm EDT for a discussion with leaders in gun violence prevention. This conversation will focus on community violence intervention as a key tool in the fight against gun violence and offer resources and guidance about how you can engage on this issue.
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A recent General Convention resolution referred to gun violence as a public health epidemic. The Episcopal Church has long advocated for an end to gun violence, and many Episcopalians, including many bishops through Bishops United Against Gun Violence, have taken steps to eliminate the violence that...

08/15/2024

Useful communication guidelines from the organization “Over Zero” when speaking about political violence.

Unequivocally denounce political violence.
“Violence has no place in our democracy. Our democratic ideals rest on our continued commitment to resolving our differences peacefully.”

Emphasize expectations of non-violence.
“We are heartened to see leaders across the political spectrum forcefully condemning this violence. We know that a prosperous country and democracy hinge on peaceful political participation.”

Activate a shared identity using state, county, or city-specific language when you can, through nicknames, slogans, and hashtags.
“We’ve been through a lot together in [city/state]. One thing I know from my time here is that while we may face challenges and while we may disagree, [people from state, county or city e.g. Texans] reject violence. The people of this [city/state] are committed to upholding our democratic processes.”

“All leaders must act responsibly. In our community, we will not accept leaders deliberately stoking distrust in a free and fair election.”

Reaffirm commitment to participating in the democratic process.
“We and [insert other leaders] are committed to upholding everyone’s right to safely participate in the democratic process–from those running for office, to those attending political rallies and protests, to those casting their votes.”

Tell people “who we are,” in addition to who we are not, particularly when framing a call to action. Assert strong, unifying norms and values to model behavior and expectations.
“In our community, we believe in nonviolent protest, and we do not and will not condone violence.”

If addressing the events directly, be specific about what is and is not known.
“What we know so far is [verified information]. We are continuing to investigate and are committed to keeping you informed.”

Over Zero was founded in response to the global need to counteract and prevent identity-based violence and other forms of group-targeted harm. We emerged as an outgrowth of Sisi ni Amani International, an organization founded to strengthen local violence prevention efforts through leveraging c.....