Shine the Light!
Everyday people can fight fascism and authoritarianism.
Shine the Light
For 30 minutes every Thursday, we take to the streets with our homemade signs and our neighbors.
We stand for a compassionate, justice and a democracy that lifts us all. We stand against cruelty, fear and despair.
Find your nearby Shine the Light group or start a new one! Your presence is your power. Make your voice visible. Learn more ->
We bring hope and an action plan to shine light into a world of darkness. ⬇️
Let’s Stay in Touch!
Join The Beacon for Democracy Weekly Monday Zoom at Noon (Eastern)
Be in community, sharing Shine the Light photos, experiences, wisdom, music poetry and the inspiration to continue making good trouble together.
A lovely little fundraiser for The Beacon – you get and someone else gives!
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 »
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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.
The Beacon is a project of 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor
Union Theological Seminary
Community Partners
AFT: Education, Healthcare, Public Services
Central Synagogue (NYC)
Congregation Beit Simchat Torah (NYC)
Congregation Beth Elohim (Brooklyn, NY)
EmpowHERed: A Sisterhood That CARES (Maryland)
First Presbyterian Church (Cooperstown, NY)
Interfaith Alliance: Achieving Democracy Together
Jewish Theological Seminary (NYC)
SAJ: Judaism That Stands for All (NYC)