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Christian nationalism

ICE Agents in Churches ‘Does Not Bode Well for the Future of Religion’ in America

“They’re de facto endorsing government interference with the church—the very government interference with the church that they've complained about in the past.”

by Francesca D’Annunzio

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The ‘Remnant Alliance’ Is Coming for a School Board Near You

by Steven Monacelli

These Are the Right-Wing Ideologues Taking Over School Boards

by Steven Monacelli

Charlatans, False Prophets and Flimflammers

by John Burnett

An image of a mother standing with her back to the door as her son comes back, declaring, "Home from school, Ralphie?" But Ralphie, apparently a middle school age boy, is holding an AR-15 and a bible, and wearing a NRA button and a Ku Klux Klan hood. Apr 25, 2023

Loon Star State: Republican Education

The little Christofascists grow up so fast.

by Ben Sargent

A lit billboard for the He Gets Us campaign seen in Las Vegas on the strip at night. It reads "Jesus went all in, too." Mar 06, 2023

‘He Gets Us’ Ad Sponsors Don’t Believe in the Jesus They’re Selling

The campaign's "gentle savior" image is cynically designed to attract those who are normally repelled by their right-wing views.

by Wendi Gordon

A Christian youth protester confronts supporters of LGBTQ+ people outside a "drag brunch" in the Dallas area. Seen from behind, we just see his hand in a suit jacket holding a rosary, as he stands behind an American flag. Mar 06, 2023

The New Children’s Crusade: Recruiting for America’s Culture War

Powerful interests are sending Texas youth out to do battle against LGBTQ+ people, abortion, and progressive causes.

by Josephine Lee

Inside this month's print issue

Molly Ivins on School Vouchers (1997)

Another bad idea whose time has come in the Texas Legislature is upon us. It's time to revive my old proposal that Texas be made into a national laboratory for bad government. Having a bad idea in your state? Come to Texas and see how it works out in practice.

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