Uncle Sam was having a bad day as he blocked the main gate to the CIA in Arlington, Virginia. The photograph was taken during a civil disobedience action over the Iran-Contra affair in the spring of 1987. I remember that season not as a blur, but as one of those charged periods in life when history did not feel distant or abstract. It felt physical. It felt embodied. It was in the streets, on the steps, in the faces, in the shouts, in the arrests, in the way people carried their convictions...

By Jamie Cunningham Part 1: The Divide in America Since Memorial Day of 2025 we have been standing on bridges across New Hampshire. What began as a small call to action, just a handful of people showing up on overpasses with signs, has grown into a statewide network of bridge communities. Week after week our members gather above the highways, speaking to thousands of motorists with a simple message: democracy still matters. From up there you get a vantage point not just of the road below and...

As more people find the courage to act, visibility increases—and so does the backlash. This piece reflects on rising tension, the importance of safety and awareness, and why caring for our mental health is essential as we continue this work together.