‘He Gets Us’ and Sleazy ‘Swift Boat’ Ads Share a Central Figure — Further Evidence of a Right-Wing Bait-and-Switch
One of the funnier developments in the ongoing drama around the “He Gets Us” campaign…
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Christian Nationalism is Authentically Christian — And According to a New Poll Most White Evangelicals are Supporters
When I attended K-12 evangelical Christian schools in the 1980s and 1990s, we didn’t call…
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In Hamline Case, the ‘Free Expression vs. Religious Sensibilities’ Frame Obscures a Stark Reality About Higher Education
Recently, Hamline University faculty called for the resignation of President Fayneese Miller following the firing…
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But What About the Parents? New York Times Falls Into the Anti-Trans ‘Parents’ Rights’ Trap
What do you call parents who side with the ADF, a right-wing legal advocacy group,…
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GOP Candidate Allegedly Orchestrating Shooting of Democrats’ Homes is no Accident
On December 4th 2022, eight bullets struck the home of Bernalillo County Commissioner Adriann Barboa….
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Pope Benedict’s 2006 Islamophobia Controversy Wasn’t an Isolated Incident — Islamophobia is an Integral Part of His Theological Legacy
Since Benedict XVI’s death on December 31, 2022, a flurry of reflections have emerged about…
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Broken Courts, Big Lies and Genocide Rehearsal: A Review of 2022—And What We Can Expect From 2023
As 2022 draws to a close, amongst the last-minute hustle before the New Year, there’s…
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From Elon to Elizabeth: The 7 Seals of the 2022 Apocalypse
It’s that time of year again. No, not the time for peace, joy, and love….
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Is There Anyone in the Press Who Can Recognize the Bad Faith in Evangelical Faith?
Among the various and sundry problems endemic to the Washington press corps is the dearth…
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303 Creative Is Not a ‘Religion v. Gay Rights’ Case — But Here’s Why the Christian Right is Happy with the Media Suggesting Just That
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in 303 Creative v. Elenis, the latest…
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