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Blood is on Trump’s hands

Don’t listen to his Nazi-like pivot, Trump is squarely and primarily responsible for the shootings of the members of the National Guard in Washington…

Dec 2 • 

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November 2025

Don’t argue about politics at Thanksgiving this year

Political debates with stubborn family members usually cost more emotionally than they’re worth: they hurt us, drain energy, and don't change minds.

Nov 24 • 

Jonny Rashid

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Five ways to live in a world that is on edge

Over the last few weeks, I’ve had interactions with people that are far more intense than what I’m used to. The whole country seems uneasy. I offer five…

Nov 17 • 

Jonny Rashid

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Feckless Leadership in the Face of Fascism

We are in a constitutional crisis that is fostering fascism and authoritarianism in this country. What’s worse? The political opposition is entirely…

Nov 11 • 

Jonny Rashid

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Polite bigotry is still bigotry

Whether it is a church conference leaving a denomination over LGBT inclusion or someone storming out of church at the mention of our queer siblings…

Nov 4 • 

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October 2025

Boring politics is not the answer to extreme nationalism

It might be tempting to temper Trumpist Christian nationalism with moderation, but the moment calls for prophecy, not prosaicism.

Oct 27 • 

Jonny Rashid

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A ceasefire does not mean we should end our advocacy

The genocide in Gaza drew the eyes of the world; a ceasefire should not cause us to avert them.

Oct 20 • 

Jonny Rashid

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What role do Mennonites play in the fight against authoritarianism?

I attended the Promise and Possibility of Anabaptist Organizing at EMU this week. Here's some of what I heard and the questions that my listening drew.

Oct 16 • 

Jonny Rashid

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Taylor Swift isn’t your friend

Listen to her music, but please end the parasocial relationship you have with Taylor Swift.

Oct 7 • 

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I am a queer and brown Mennonite. We exist.

The narrative that queer issues are “white” is a deeply racist one to queer BIPOC.

Oct 2 • 

Jonny Rashid

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September 2025

It’s past time to sound the alarm

The Trump Administration is not being remotely subtle about its fascistic and authoritarian intentions; if you haven’t joined the outcry, now is the…

Sep 24 • 

Jonny Rashid

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No, this society does not think every life is precious

From police murdering Black people, to a genocide in Gaza, to school shootings, it’s clear America does not see every life as precious. How should…

Sep 17 • 

Jonny Rashid

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