Hindu Nationalism Poses a Threat to Democracy (and to Muslims) in Both India and the US
While rising anti-Muslim violence and sentiment in India has been making global news since Hindu…
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Why Immigration is Such a Key Motivator of Nationalist Aggression and Hostility
In recent weeks, as Republicans rejected an immigration bill that met most of their demands…
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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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How Do We Break the Cycle of Religious Violence in South Asia?
Over the last few months, South Asia has been caught in yet another cycle of…
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North America Has a Hindu Nationalist Problem, and Scholars are On the Frontlines of These Right-Wing Attacks
Though you aren’t likely to read about it on the front page of the New…
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The University of Vermont Might Be Done With Religion, But Religion Isn’t Done With Us
In case you missed it: Religion has had quite a year. The Muslim Ban celebrated…
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With Trump’s Failure to Protect Religious Minorities, Afghan Hindus and Sikhs Face an Uncertain Future in India
On July 19, 2020, The New York Times reported that India had offered to take in…
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White Christian Nationalism May Not Be Religious, But It Is Christian
White Christian nationalism’s foot soldiers don’t necessarily connect their racial resentment with their devotion to the Bible, yet they’re often trying to retake what they presume to be lost: white and Christian dominance.
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Trump and Hindu Nationalism: A Match Made in Bollywood
Trump declares himself a fan of “Hindu,” as Bollywood dancers enact terrorist attack.
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Predicting the Future of Religion: A Thought Experiment
Polls are good, but a crystal ball might be better.
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