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Religion Dispatches

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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The Right’s Hate Rhetoric Makes them Eat Their Own

Will the Islamophobes win the day in the GOP?
Hussein Rashid
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Apocalyptic DADT Scenarios Simply Aren’t Happening

When the repeal of DADT was on the table many like John McCain predicted disaster.
Candace Chellew-Hodge
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Religion Dispatches

Thinking Theologically About Wisconsin Union Conflict

What has faith to say about the conflict between Scott Walker and state workers’ unions?
Daniel Schultz
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Lila Rose, Defunding Planned Parenthood, and "Christian Worldview"

What the “Christian worldview” has to do with the Pence Amendment.
Sarah Posner
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Conservatism’s Bulldog Claims Psychology Tilts Liberal

If you haven’t heard of Jonathan Haidt yet, you probably will soon. The social psychologist from the University of Virginia is making quite a media splash. Most recently, he set off a small media storm by calling out his fellow psychologists for unacknowledged liberal bias. …
Ira Chernus
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Religion Dispatches

The Islamophobia Industrial Complex

It long predates Beck.
Sarah Posner
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High School Senior Leads Effort to Repeal Louisiana Anti-Evolution Law

Meanwhile, creationist bills introduced in five other states.
Lauri Lebo
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A Divided Pro-Life Movement

Making abortion illegal vs. making it unnecessary.
Julie Ingersoll
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