Christianizing US History
Chris Hedges : History
With House Resolution 888, the religious right seeks to rewrite American history, turning the founding fathers from deists to Christian fundamentalists.
2006
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Birth Pangs of a New Christian Zionism
Rapture-ready Christian Zionists have hired their first full-time Washington lobbyist. He's experienced, connected--and, oy vey, he's Jewish.
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You Can Keep the Faith
Major League Baseball's new "Faith Days" campaign is about more than family-friendly Christian entertainment with a twist of commerce.
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A Conversation With Dan Wakefield
Dan Wakefield talks about his new book, The Hijacking of Jesus, and his optimism about the growing power of the religious left.
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The Devil Inside
Falsehoods, fudges and outright lies have defined Ralph Reed's career. Tarnished by the Abramoff scandal, he's betting his political future on the tendency of the religious right to see no evil in its leaders.
2005
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Good Cop, Bad Cop
Max Blumenthal : Reproductive Rights
In 1992, Tony Perkins violated his oath to uphold the law. Now he lectures Democrats on the constitution.
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Justice Sunday Preachers
Max Blumenthal : Conservatives & The American Right
If their struggle is like the civil rights movement, why do Christian-rightists like Tony Perkins have so many racist friends?
2004
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Onward Christian Soldiers
Esther Kaplan : Gay & Lesbian Issues & Activism
The religious right's sense of siege is fueling a resurgence.
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Homophobia of All Hues
Christopher Lisotta : Gay & Lesbian Issues & Activism
The marriage-equality movement confronts anti-gay sentiment among blacks.
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The Battle Over the Pledge
It's offended people from the start; now the Supreme Court will wade in--again.
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Lord Knows What Robertson Wants
Robert Scheer : Conservatives & The American Right
When televangelist gloated about a Bush 'blowout' delivered by God, perhaps it was a heaven-sent warning.
2003
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An Empire of Their Own
The conservative obsession with biblical prophecy is increasingly shaping our secular reality.
2002
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