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The Nation: The Christian Legal Army Behind the Ban on Abortion in Mississippi - November 30, 2021

Political Research Associates

“ ‘The right will always be incentivized to platform infighting and to make it seem as if the left is divided,’ Heron Greenesmith, who researches anti-trans feminists at Political Research Associates…

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The Fresno Bee: Fresno State College Republicans host speaker connected to white nationalist movement - November 23, 2021

Political Research Associates

“It appears the event was supposed to take place in August but was canceled, according to the group’s Twitter account. Although a reason wasn’t posted, Russell said Wednesday that it partially had to…

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Salon: How extremist Christian theology is driving the right-wing assault on democracy - October 31, 2021

Political Research Associates

“In a recent private presentation, Frederick Clarkson asked a rhetorical question: ‘People have long said that there should be Christian government, but if you had one, what would it look like? What…

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Business Insider: A gun church that glorifies the AR-15 and is led by the son of the 'Moonies' church founder has been making alliances with far-right figures - October 30, 2021

Political Research Associates

“ ‘For a lot of Christians, this is more than heretical. It’s profoundly offensive,’ Frederick Clarkson, a senior research analyst at think tank Political Research Associates, told Insider. Clarkson…

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State of Belief: THE PATRIOTISM OF ANTI-RACISM - October 30, 2021

Political Research Associates

“Frederick Clarkson, senior research analyst with Political Research Associates, will join Welton to discuss how the Christian Right is targeting school boards and other local elected offices. Fred’s…

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Politico: He Calls Himself the ‘American Sheriff.’ Whose Law Is He Following? - October 15, 2021

Political Research Associates

“Devin Burghart, who runs the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights, which analyzes far-right social movements, says understanding sheriffs like Lamb is important in ‘the long-term…

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Ms. Magazine: The Pro-Choice Religious Community Could Be a Force to Be Reckoned With - October 12, 2021

Political Research Associates

This op-ed was written by PRA Senior Research Analyst, Fred Clarkson. “These are certainly difficult times for those seeking to access or provide abortion and broader reproductive health care. As a…

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SPLC Hatewatch: Rod of Iron: Antigovernment, Christian Right and Far-Right Movements To Join at 'Freedom Festival' - October 8, 2021

Political Research Associates

“Frederick Clarkson, a senior research analyst at social justice think tank Political Research Associates (PRA), told Hatewatch the Rod of Iron festival shows Moon’s influence, in spite of the…

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The Scope: Fidelity Charitable exposed for funding hate groups, activists demand disclosure - October 1, 2021

Political Research Associates

“In addition to Muslim Justice League and Resource Generation, the anchors of the coalition are Asian American Resource Workshop, Community Labor United, Political Research Associates, and the Action…

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The Root: In Loving Memory of Tim Scott - September 30, 2021

Political Research Associates

“Up to 25 percent of the National Sheriffs’ Association leadership is aligned with the movement, according to a 2019 assessment by Political Research Associates. And sitting on the NSA’s board of…

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