In this episode of The State of Belief, host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush dives deep into some critical issues facing our nation with Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward. They discussed the legal battle to restore SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown; challenges facing the Supreme Court and our legal system; how faith communities are stepping up to protect vulnerable populations; and the critical role of courage in defending democratic institutions.

With 42 million Americans, including children, veterans, and working families, at risk of losing food benefits – ostensibly due to the government

Skye's message is clear: We can't wish our way out of challenging times - we must go through them, together, with courage and community. She stresses that “Courage is the new currency" for creating positive change, and legal action remains a powerful tool for protecting citizens' rights.

The episode begins with a short visit with Rev. Rachel Griffin-Allison,

About Skye Perryman and Democracy Forward:

Skye Perryman is a lawyer and the President & CEO of Democracy Forward, a non-partisan national legal organization. Under her leadership, Democracy Forward uses litigation, regulatory engagement, and policy work to defend democracy, protect civil rights and social progress, and challenge unlawful executive action.

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