conspiracism

When David Klinghoffer of the Discovery Institute called me out last week on a recent RD post, I decided to take the opportunity to review the history of the conservative think tank’s role in promoting the inclusion of intelligent design theory in the American science curriculum.

The senate candidate once belonged to an affiliate of the Constitution Party, which calls for imposition of biblical law.

How Glenn Beck and conspiracy theory re-enchant the world of Mormonism.

Whether or not we believe in evil as a supernatural force it cannot be denied that when we as a culture project the idea of evil outwards, onto others, it gives us license to engage in extreme forms of cruelty—witch-hunting, racism, nationalistic hatred.

Christian Soldiers of the Apocalypse have been running around the woods of Michigan planning attacks on federal law enforcement in their war against the Antichrist. How does the Hutaree Militia fit into the history of American militias and conspiracy theorists?

Gandhi’s grandson says that Israel promotes a “culture of violence”: Shalom Goldman tells the little-known backstory.

We are in the midst of one of the most significant right-wing populist rebellions in US history as illustrated by the Tea Party and Patriot movements. Will religious and progressive activists provide a voice and outlet for populist fear and anger or will these dispossessed voices find a home among the potentially violent elements of the far right?

Claim that alleged shooter took orders from the Muslim Brotherhood straight out of the Islamophobia playbook.

A blogger exposed Hagee’s hate-speech and challenged McCain’s hypocrisy in seeking the controversial pastor’s endorsement.

In order to attract a different demographic of supporters, the anti-abortion movement has adopted the theory that reproductive freedom is actually a plot to rid America of its black and brown citizens.