A Roundup of Conspiracies and Bad Ideas That Caught on or Gained Momentum in 2023
In 2023, the landscape of conspiracy theories witnessed a significant evolution, with some older conspiratorial…
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Vivek Ramaswamy Represents the Convergence of White Supremacy and Hindu Supremacy — And He May Well Be Trump’s Running Mate
Vivek Ramaswamy’s candidacy for the Republican Presidential nomination might seem idiosyncratic and incoherent, but it…
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War Criminal Henry Kissinger, First Jewish Secretary of State, Had a Lengthy History of Antisemitism
Henry Kissinger, war criminal, opponent of democracy, and architect of genocide, died this week. Depressingly,…
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Flagship Biblical Studies Group Faces Bitter Divide Over Statements on Israel/Palestine
In a time of terrible grief and anger, does the study of ancient Israel require…
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Netanyahu’s Genocidal Religious Rhetoric isn’t Just an Appeal to the Israeli Right — He Has Another Constituency in Mind
As a horrifying humanitarian crisis unfolds in Palestine/Israel, observers have been alarmed by the Israeli…
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With ‘Vermin’ Remark Trump Crosses Fully into Nazi Territory
One of the most dangerous things about Donald Trump is the way he has normalized…
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Biden’s Embrace of ‘Victory Culture’ is a Victory for Toxic White Christianity
Every new day reveals fresh hints of Joe Biden’s wish to be remembered as a…
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The Story of a Post-Holocaust Group Seeking Revenge Against Nazis is Part of the Story of Israel Itself
“I think the [Palestinian] village of Huwara needs to be wiped out. I think the…
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Columbus Day Celebrates a Christian Doctrine That Authorized Centuries of Violence — and Continues to Threaten American Democracy
Of the 12 federal holidays, Columbus Day is one of only three celebrating a person….
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Uncovering the (White) Christian Roots of Slavery, Native American Genocide, and Ongoing Efforts to Erase History
When he started to do the research for his new book, The Hidden Roots of…
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