Trump’s Religious Freedom Policies and the Next Culture War
Whether Trump signs it or not, the so-called “religious freedom” executive order is about more than authorizing discrimination — it’s…
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The Effectiveness of Obama’s Oratory
Barack Obama will long stand out among contemporary presidents for the strength of his speeches, especially since he…
Trump’s Watered-Down Ethics Rules Let a Lobbyist Help Run an Agency He Lobbied
President Trump’s executive order on ethics also cites a section of the law that doesn’t even exist. By…
Why Aren’t Rural Canadians in Favor of Trump?
As populism seems to be sweeping across the West, Canada remains a glaring exception. By Phoebe Sengers Change…
The Miracle of Trump: Why Did Evangelicals Deliver the Votes for a Sinner?
A lot of people prefer to think in terms of miracles rather than contemplating the boots-on-the-ground work of…
To Defend Science, We Need to Depolarize It
We need to fight for science without attacking people’s deeply held political and religious loyalties. By Michael White…
How France’s Alleged Police Rape Case Could Swing a High-Stakes Election
Whatever courts in the #JusticePourThéo case rule, analysts fear the incident may embolden the French — and global — populist far right.
Claims of a ‘Homosexual Agenda’ Help Kill Hate-Crimes Laws in 5 States
Some Christian groups have no problem protecting people from crimes driven by racial or religious hatred. They just…
How Trump Made ‘Blue Lives Matter’ a Part of U.S. Domestic Policy
And how, in turn, he’s essentially criminalizing protest.
An Appeals Court Just Slapped Down Trump’s Travel Ban — Here’s What Comes Next
The Trump administration will almost certainly appeal to the Supreme Court. By Jared Keller Yemenis who were among…