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Is Wisconsin Union-Busting Religiously Sanctioned?

The events in Wisconsin seem to follow the Reconstructionist ideals.
Julie Ingersoll
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Creeping Shari’ah… Ahem, Excuse Me… Biblical Law

A new plan in Florida to increase role of religious orgs is inspired by RJ Rushdoony.
Julie Ingersoll
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Rushdoony’s Philosophy of Law on Wall of Ohio Courtroom

The next Roy Moore?
Julie Ingersoll
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Barton: Founders Intended to Ban Abortion

Barton’s interpretations don’t even resemble a close examination of the Founding Fathers’ intentions.
Julie Ingersoll
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Beck’s Historian Bringing Seminar to Congressional Tea Partiers

Straining the constitution through a biblical grinder.
Julie Ingersoll
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Theocracy: “What Would Be So Bad About It?”

Religious right funder reflects on her support for Christian Reconstructionism.
Julie Ingersoll
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2010: A Banner Year for Biblical Patriarchy

A look at Christian Reconstructionist Vision Forum’s year end report.
Julie Ingersoll
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Florida Gov’s Plan Would Aid those who Seek Biblical Law

Rick Scott’s school voucher plan would move tax money to a sectarian effort to transform society according to biblical Law.
Julie Ingersoll
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Homeschooling and American Exceptionalism

The incoming congress includes the first homeschooled member and a homeschooling activist.
Julie Ingersoll
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Rehabilitating McCarthy: Doug Phillips’ Festival Award

Award-winning movie is perfect synthesis of Christian Right with Tea Party ideology.
Julie Ingersoll
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