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Religion

How Trump’s IRS May Unshackle Churches from Their Political Restraints

As if everyday life in these United States wasn’t politicized enough, your local house of worship could soon become a part of the campaign battlefield. 

by David R. Brockman

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Trans Children Are God’s Gifts

by Molly Carnes

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

by Francesca D’Annunzio

‘How Innocent Do They Have to Be?’: Texas’ First Scheduled Execution of 2025 Raises Thorny Questions

by Michelle Pitcher

Nov 04, 2024

Is Rep Nate Schatzline Misusing Nonprofit to Play Partisan Politics? 

“It appears that For Liberty & Justice is violating its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status by assisting the campaign of Sen. Ted Cruz and the Republican Party.”

by Steven Monacelli

Jun 25, 2024

Pastor’s Admitted Child Sex Abuse Roils Hotbed of Christian Nationalism

But some Texas Republicans, who’ve campaigned on ostensibly protecting children from sexualization, are conspicuously quiet.

by Steven Monacelli

Ramiro Gonzales looks at the camera through glass in the prison visiting area. Jun 21, 2024

Finding God, Asking State to Find Mercy on Death Row

Ramiro Gonzales will be put to death next Wednesday, unless the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles recommends clemency.

by Michelle Pitcher

Inside this month's print issue

‘The Search Committee’ Is a Subtle Rebuke of the Border Literary Canon

José Skinner’s fast-paced satire delivers sharp insights gleaned from years lived in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley.

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The Magazine

Jun 03, 2024

The New Apostolic Reformation Wants God’s Government Back

A “prophetic” movement, led in part by Texans, is gaining ground—and everyone should pay attention.

by David R. Brockman

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