Religion

17 Years after September 11, Will We Learn to Love Our Enemies?

17 Years after September 11, Will We Learn to Love Our Enemies? 17 Years after September 11, Will We Learn to Love Our Enemies?

The unrelenting mentality of entrenched conflict against a permanent enemy has infected American domestic life, creating a bitter political and cultural divide.

Sep 11, 2018 / Steven Paulikas

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I’m One of the Young People Who Walked Off Birthright Israel This Summer I’m One of the Young People Who Walked Off Birthright Israel This Summer

Here’s why I chose to leave the trip.

Aug 20, 2018 / Bethany Zaiman

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The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation The Dreams of India’s Restless Generation

Snigdha Poonam’s Dreamers examines the ambitions of India’s youth.

Aug 13, 2018 / Kanishk Tharoor

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The Real Founders of Fake News? American Islamophobes The Real Founders of Fake News? American Islamophobes

It was anti-Muslim bigots who perfected the art of misrepresentation.

Jul 31, 2018 / Arnold Isaacs

Will Brett Kavanaugh Pass the Religious Right’s New Litmus Test?

Will Brett Kavanaugh Pass the Religious Right’s New Litmus Test? Will Brett Kavanaugh Pass the Religious Right’s New Litmus Test?

While Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court is a staunch conservative, his views on religious freedom are less well known.

Jul 9, 2018 / Sarah Posner

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Our Founders Showed Greater Respect for Islam Than Trump and the Supreme Court Our Founders Showed Greater Respect for Islam Than Trump and the Supreme Court

As we celebrate July 4 and the founding moment, we do well to recall that Islam has always been a part of America.

Jul 4, 2018 / John Nichols

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The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’ The Supreme Court’s Five ‘Black-Robed Rulers’

In a time of deep polarization, the lawless majority of the Court has chosen to side with the powerful few against the vast majority.

Jul 3, 2018 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago The Right Abandoned Civility a Long Time Ago

So why is it always the left that’s being told to pipe down?

Jun 29, 2018 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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From the Muslim Ban to Family Separation, Fight to End Attacks on Immigrants From the Muslim Ban to Family Separation, Fight to End Attacks on Immigrants

From speaking out to joining protests, take action to demand freedom for immigrants.

Jun 26, 2018 / no-paywall / NationAction

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The Death of Philip Roth’s ‘Lox and Bagels’ Judaism The Death of Philip Roth’s ‘Lox and Bagels’ Judaism

The novelist’s life tracked the rise and fall of a golden age of secular American Jewry.

Jun 20, 2018 / Column / Eric Alterman

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