No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.
Rise up with us for No Kings II, 10/18
Organizing Intern
Faith Snipes
Faith Snipes is a dual master’s student at American University and Wesley Theological Seminary. She is studying international peace, conflict resolution, and theology. Her primary interest is exploring how religious leaders and communities can play a pivotal role in peacebuilding and reconciliation in pre- and post-conflict environments. Faith intertwines her academics and spirituality, believing her religion compels her to promote peace for people of every culture, religion, and walk of life.
Moral Courage in Action: Faith Communities Confront Executive Overreach
This June, the Trump administration deployed the National Guard to California following widespread protests against a series of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids across the city; protesters stood in solidarity with immigrant communities and voiced opposition to mass deportation. Executive overreach under the guise of making communities “safer” threatens the freedom and safety of protesters and distorts democratic norms. In August, the administration further displayed overreach by deploying National Guard troops and quelling protests in Washington, D.C. In September, the administration announced that Portland, Oregon, would be the next city to have troops mobilized in its community. In response, faith communities, along with their partners, have not relented and are pushing back in defense of immigrant rights and the integrity of our democracy.
No media