From the Editor: August 2019

YOU'LL NOTICE in this issue a new columnist for Sojourners, Rev. Adam Russell Taylor. Adam served as our senior political director more than a decade ago; for many years his focus has been on advancing justice and human rights around the world, first by co-founding Global Justice, then with the international Christian development organization World Vision, and most recently as the lead of the Faith Initiative at the World Bank. Last year, Adam rejoined our staff as executive director, and we’re pleased to offer his column, “Mobilizing Hope,” in every other issue.

You may also notice that, for the first time since 1971, this issue doesn’t include a piece by Jim Wallis. Jim hasn’t gone anywhere—he’s still president of the organization and editor-in-chief of the magazine, still speaking and writing (spoiler alert: He has an exciting new book coming out this fall!). Jim decided, as we step into our next phase with our new redesign, to alternate with Adam in the magazine’s opening pages, so you’ll be hearing from him again next issue and in the months to come (and of course regularly in our online publication). We’re happy for continuity—and for new voices—as we carry on the work of “faith in action for social justice.”