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Forward this email to someone you know who would like it! Did someone forward this email to you? Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday. Verse of the day My brothers and sisters, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted. - Galatians 6:1 Voice of the day Do not become the ones who hurt you. Stay tender with your power. Never fight to injure, fight to uplift. Fight because you know that in this life, you deserve safety, joy, and freedom. - Chanel Miller, Know My Name (2019) Prayer of the day May our methods of mending and mitigating harm be rooted in your tenderheartedness. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Decolonizing Faith From Palestine to the Philippines (by Yanan Rahim Navarez Melo) When faced with colonization, the proper Christian response is to translate our theology of liberation into radical political action and international solidarity. Read more The DOJ’s Report on Anti-Christian Bias Mistakes Policy for Persecution, Advocates Say (by Ken Chitwood) The government alleges a crisis for Christians' religious freedom. But critics say it “only exists when it is enjoyed by everyone.” Read more Christians Are Meant for Tables. Instead, We Build Walls (by Amar D. Peterman) Throughout the gospels, Jesus is often found at or around the table, subverting the social order of his day by dining with those who were considered outcasts or impure. Read more The 24-Hour Workday Is Crucifying New York’s Home Care Workers (by Hannah Keziah Agustin) A city as rich as New York has no excuse for letting immigrant women work 24-hour shifts. The "No More 24 Act" can help change this. Read more Advertisements Action Alert: No War With Iran! Contact Congress now to demand peace and an end to the war with Iran. As Christians, we know that each and every life is precious and every step must be taken to avoid bloodshed. Instead of recklessly pursuing a policy of escalation, we demand an end to violence and vigorous oversight from Congress in pursuit of peace. Seeking Simplicity, Connection, and Repair in a Broken World Feeling burnt out? Light for the Way brings together 50 years of wisdom on how contemplation, rest, and community fuel justice work. With voices like Wendell Berry, Kathleen Norris, Joan Chittister, and Daniel Berrigan, this is your guide to reclaiming spiritual practices during difficult times. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2026 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842

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May 13, 2026 If you’re not paying attention to the midterm primary elections, you probably should be. Every two years, Democrats and Republicans fight for control of Congress. But the lead-up to this year’s Election Day is unprecedented and constantly shifting. Earlier this year, the Supreme Court voted down a key provision in the Voting Rights Act that long allowed states to consider race when drawing their electoral maps. That has spurred a number of states, especially Republican-led states in the South, to redraw their maps, a move that could disenfranchise Black voters.  On top of that, there are highly contentious races to watch. Will Republicans be able to keep their seats this fall? Will Democrats be able to flip both the House and the Senate? To help us keep track of the primaries and look ahead to November’s midterms, we brought in our colleague Mother Jones national correspondent Tim Murphy. Tim breaks down the races and the ongoing redistricting efforts. It’s an important discussion. I hope you’ll take a listen. —Kara McGuirk-Allison

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