Lanyards and Legislation
Camp Jened, a former summer program for teens with disabilities, is the focus of the new documentary Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. Co-directed by an attendee of the camp, with an overview of the relationships and activism that began there, Crip Camp is immensely prophetic and empowering. Netflix.
Ecological Survival
Michael Christie’s novel Greenwood spans more than 100 years, examining the shape and shifts of forests and the fictional Greenwood family. Using trees as a metaphor for the changes we see and the pain we inflict, Greenwood is a profound saga on environmental stewardship. Hogarth.
We Shall Overcome
Religion reporter Jack Jenkins’ new book, American Prophets: The Religious Roots of Progressive Politics and the Ongoing Fight for the Soul of the Country, offers readers a historical perspective on the faith-based activism that has held the U.S. accountable for its injustices and remains central to its moral progress. Harper One.
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