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Shine the Light!

Beacon for Democracy connects, teaches, and mobilizes people of all faiths and secular backgrounds in neighborhoods across the country to stand for compassionate democracy and against cruelty, fear, and despair. About The Beacon »

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Shine the Light

Every Thursday, for 30 minutes, we take to the streets. We call this weekly action “Shine the Light.” We gather with homemade signs to stand for compassion, justice, and a democracy that lifts us all.

Together, we say “not in our name” to unjust White House actions. Every week, we Shine the Light on the way forward for the United States.

Find an existing Shine the Light group, or start a new one today. Your presence is your power. Learn more ->

Celebrating more than a year of Shine the Light protests: We’ve been out on the streets every Thursday since March 20, 2025! Video below ⬇️

Is Yiddish a language of protest? A look at Eastern European and US history, labor and other movements, and the role of Jews and Yiddish speakers in world affairs. Three sessions, all on Zoom, with Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, a Yiddishist of many decades. No experience necessary. Learn more & register

Shine the Light!
Every Thursday

Make a sign and join your neighbors every week for half an hour. Make your voice visible! Stand for compassionate democracy.
Learn how »

Lessons For
Our Time

Find strength and courage in learning the history, philosophy and multi-faith traditions that teach us to cope in times of adversity.

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Joy & The Arts
for Resilience

Songs, poems, art, drama, dance – our cultural gems lift us up as we share memory, inspiration, vision and hope. Join the creative group.
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Everyday people can fight fascism and authoritarianism.
Here’s what experts tell us »

Read Lynn Paltrow’s article in Ms. Magazine on
why it’s so important to Shine the Light now.