From Original Sin to Flattering Mirror: The Uses and Misuses of Civil Rights History
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As we inch toward Christmas, it’s no surprise to hear that Americans are miserable. Any…
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How Religion Shaped American Jewish Masculinity
What inspired you to write Masculinity and the Making of American Judaism? There’s a story I…
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Leave Your Stereotypes at the Door: 10Q on “Keeping it Halal”
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Evangelical Author on Why Christian Conservatives Supported Trump
Though he lost the popular vote by nearly 3 million ballots, the Electoral College carried…
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Occultism and New Age Take Off in Iran: An Interview with Alireza Doostdar
RD: What inspired you to write The Iranian Metaphysicals: Explorations in Science, Islam, and the Uncanny?…
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Reconsidering “Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin”: An Interview with Ethicist Eric Reitan
I never thought I’d have anything favorable to say about a book that presents a…
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Islamophobia and Racism: Civil Rights at the Breaking Point
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Why Are We Drawn to Horror?
What inspired you to write Why Horror Seduces? The book is based on years of…
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