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Joshua DuBois is the author of The President’s Devotional: The Daily Readings that Inspired President Obama and Stories of Faith in the White House. He led the White House faith-based initiative in Obama’s first term.

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Time for All Christians to Denounce White Supremacy

COURAGE IN SHORT SUPPLY

White nationalists have already gathered with their torches. The world is watching American Christians and wondering if they can show courage, or will cower before the right wing.

Joshua DuBois | Published Aug 12, 2017

Why We Need Easter in a Time of Trump

HOPEFUL

We are barreling into a me-first, we-first, America-first future.

Joshua DuBois | Published Apr 15, 2017

Powerful Evangelical Women Slam Trump

‘Stand Up, As Jesus Did’

Among conservative evangelicals, women like Beth Moore are splitting from men and asking of them: ‘When will you believe me and stand up for me?’

Joshua DuBois | Published Oct 10, 2016

Inside Obama's ‘Amazing Grace’ Moment

AMEN

In his speech commemorating Reverend Pinckney, President Obama reminded us yet again why we elected him.

Joshua DuBois | Published Jun 27, 2015

We Need To Talk About White Culture

THE CONVERSATION

African Americans will continue soldiering on in the wake of the Charleston massacre. But if we’re serious about preventing future tragedies, we must confront some very old demons.

Joshua DuBois | Published Jun 19, 2015

The Day I Used Eric Garner’s Voice

Tipping Point

‘I can’t breathe’ may be the slain man’s famous last words, but what he said a few moments before also has a special resonance for me and millions: ‘I’m tired of it. It stops today.’

Joshua DuBois | Published Dec 05, 2014

How Valerie Jarrett Saved Obama

Tough As Nails

Her critics plainly do not know her. To work for Jarrett is to discover someone who listens and someone who expects nothing less than the very best.

Joshua DuBois | Published Nov 18, 2014

Can Ferguson Swing the Election?

Strategy

Low African American voter turnout helped create Ferguson’s mostly white government. Black leaders nationwide are using that fact to get their constituents to the polls.

Joshua DuBois | Published Oct 26, 2014

Eric Holder’s Exit Interview

Justice

The outgoing attorney general talks about his ‘signature achievement,’ his vicious opponents, and why he isn’t done yet: ‘I don’t just want to give speeches.’

Joshua DuBois | Published Sep 25, 2014

Meet Obama’s New Rabbi

Universal Acclaim

Once named the most influential rabbi in America, David Saperstein has forged strong bonds with America’s religious groups—who are thrilled to see him nominated as Obama’s ambassador for religious freedom.

Joshua DuBois | Published Jul 29, 2014

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