Insights

Transformative Change is Still Possible. Even Today.

By: Elizabeth Johnsen

The Opportunity Agenda announces its Road for Social Justice webinar series to offer resources, research, partnership, and hope to social justice leaders in the Trump era.

The Road Ahead for Social Justice

Alan Jenkins offers his vision for the role of the social justice movement after the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Equal Justice for All: Dogs, Water Cannons and Collective Memory

By: Betsy Theobald Richards

Standing Rock is one of many American civil rights struggles and now the noDAPL activists take their place in United States history.

Will Coley Joins The Opportunity Agenda, Leads New Work on Anti-Poverty

By: Betsy Theobald Richards

We welcome Will Coley to The Opportunity Agenda, and discuss his role in expanding our anti-poverty work

From Hollywood Headlines to Economic Policy

Janelle Treibitz gives her advice on how to use culture to further social justice goals.

The Importance of Maintaining our Identity as a Nation That Welcomes Refugees

By: Julie Fisher-Rowe

Our values are a powerful force to counter Islamophobia and anti-refugee sentiments. Refugees play an important role in American life.

“Artivism” Gets a 21st-Century Makeover

Cultural storytelling can shift hearts and minds. Our panel discussion, Changing the Script: Media, Culture, and Black Lives, explored its importance.

Dr. Obery Hendrick's Q&A on Pope Francis' Visit to the U.S.

By: Melissa Moore

Biblical scholar Dr. Obery Hendrick offers recommendations about what social justice advocates can take away from Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States.

Fight for $15: The Importance of Showing our Nation's Caregivers That We Value Their Work

By: Elizabeth Johnsen

Elizabeth Johnsen writes about how caregivers of her quadrepeligic mother deserve a better wage and why the Fight for 15 minimum wage movement matters.

Building a Better Border Means Relating to Communities

By: Julie Fisher-Rowe

Effective communications about immigration focuses on communities instead of border patrol and law enforcement.