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05/31/2026

Powerful.
Necessary.

STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE!, a gripping portrait of Amy Goodman and Democracy Now!, is now playing in theaters everywhere.

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Explore the story of journalist Amy Goodman in 'Steal This Story, Please!' — a documentary on truth-telling, resistance, and journalism. Stay informed about upcoming screenings.

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

Yesterday, in his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity), Pope Leo XIV made a historic apology for the Holy See’s role in legitimizing slavery and for having failed to condemn it for centuries, calling the Vatican’s record a “wound in Christian memory.”

Acknowledgement, apology, repentance, repair, and justice (realignment with love) are among the key components of authentic reconciliation, which is the 6th step in Kingian Nonviolence.

May the leaders of all religious bodies, nations, and other entities who approved, facilitated, profited from and/or were apathetic regarding the vicious, inhuman trade and enslavement of African peoples to build empire sincerely commit to reconciliation.

05/23/2026

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05/20/2026

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The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Trump to withdraw from the Iran War, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president. Here's what to know.