Democrats Have Seized the Narrative Frame From the GOP, But Can They Find a Better Story to Tell About an Inclusive, Pluralist US?
As I watched this year’s Democratic National Convention live, there were moments when it became…
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Will Iowa’s Abortion Ban Respect Religious Freedom?
Iowa’s 6-week abortion ban went into effect last month, meaning that more than 600,000 women…
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After Her Remarks Pope JPII Was Never the Same — Controversial, Beloved Sr Theresa Kane’s Effect on the Catholic Church Endures
The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas announced her death in this simple, traditional way:…
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Want to Know What Public Education Would Look Like Under Project 2025? Just Take a Look at Oklahoma
UPDATE (12:03 pm ET on 8/20/24): This piece has been updated to include information on…
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‘Leaving is Never So Simple as Stepping Over a Line’ — A Conversation with the Author of ‘Rift,’ a New Memoir on Christian Patriarchy
Cait West’s insights could not be more urgent. At a time when conservative lawmakers and…
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Attacks on Tim Walz’s Lutheran Denomination are Undermined by Reality — I Mean, Is ELCA Even Exciting Enough for Controversy?
Almost as soon as presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz…
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Rising Influence of New Apostolic Reformation Teachings is Ominous Sign For the US — Especially For LGBTQ Students
Whether or not anyone recognizes it by name, the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is hitting…
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Women are (Still) Fleeing the Church — And the Cause is (Still) Pretty Clear
Eight years ago here at RD I noted that women were fleeing organized religion—as measured…
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‘Pro-Life’ Theater, Open White Nationalism, and Virility Fear — Day 3 of NatCon
The closing day of NatCon 2024 (day 3) opened with a benediction by Reverend Uriesou…
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White Nationalist Mottos, the Fate of Jews in the New Christian State, and ‘Appeal to Heaven’ Humor — Day 2 of NatCon 2024
No friends on the “other side of the aisle”—only enemies In a morning panel of…
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