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Fascism

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.

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

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Far-Right Lawyer Drops Neo-Nazi Lawsuit, Celebrates Fascist Thanksgiving

by Jack Wheatley and Steven Monacelli

Antifascist Spies on East Texas Nazi Conference with Drone

by Steven Monacelli and Jack Wheatley

Christians Must Publicly Denounce Christian Nationalism

by Wendi Gordon

Nov 03, 2022

Christofascism Is Everyone’s Problem

The Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward's new book asks white Christians to take responsibility for dismantling America’s oppressive, patriarchal systems.

by Kit O'Connell

Patriot Front members stand in formation as they prepare to march, wearing blue jackets and white gaiters. They are carrying blue and white shields, and modifed American flags with a fasces on them. Patriot Front now face a lawsuit relating to vandalism of a mural. Nov 02, 2022

The Most Notorious Neo-Fascist Hate Group in Texas Can’t Catch A Break

As much as 10 percent of the white supremacist, ultranationalist Patriot Front, including its leader Thomas Rousseau, are currently facing civil or criminal cases.

by Steven Monacelli

At a Pride Parade in Houston, a marcher in a white tee and pride rainbow cowboy hat salutes with an arm upraised. In the blurry background are more marchers with Pride flags. Sep 06, 2022

Queer and Trans People Need Our Solidarity Now

In recent months, we have seen efforts to attack and dehumanize LGBTQ+ people reach new heights in the United States.

by Kelly Hayes

Children hanging out

Inside this month's print issue

Lost Children—A Texas Tragedy

A riveting new book about foster care and adoption exposes just how the state lost six kids to out-of-state mothers who murdered them.

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The Magazine

Aug 05, 2022

The Fascist Circus Comes to CPAC Texas

Republican politicians joined Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for speeches laced with antisemitism and overt Christian nationalism.

by Steven Monacelli

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