Religion

‘Muslim Rage’ & US Policy ‘Muslim Rage’ & US Policy

There’s much more behind the demonstrations than anger at one bigoted YouTube clip.

Sep 19, 2012 / Editorial / The Editors

What’s Behind the US Embassy Protests in Egypt What’s Behind the US Embassy Protests in Egypt

The infamous anti-Islam film may have sparked the demonstrations, but wrangling between Egypt’s many political factions were what really drove them.

Sep 17, 2012 / Sharif Abdel Kouddous

Mitt Romney’s Muslim-Baiting Backers Mitt Romney’s Muslim-Baiting Backers

The GOP candidate’s disastrous response to the incendiary “Innocence of Muslims” video should come as no surprise in light of his Islamophobic connections.

Sep 14, 2012 / Wayne Barrett

Romney’s Fatal Libya Blunder Romney’s Fatal Libya Blunder

Can you imagine this man in the White House?

Sep 13, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Romney’s Libya Comments Kowtow to Anti-Muslim Bigots Romney’s Libya Comments Kowtow to Anti-Muslim Bigots

Romney’s shocking remarks ought to disqualify him from the Oval Office.

Sep 12, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

A Nun on the Podium Takes Apart Paul Ryan A Nun on the Podium Takes Apart Paul Ryan

One of the most powerful, and most powerfully-received speeches of the DNC was that of Sister Simone Campbell, one of the "Nuns on the Bus."

Sep 6, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Romney, Obama and ‘Capitalism’ in Israel Romney, Obama and ‘Capitalism’ in Israel

Talk about a tempest in a chicken-soup pot!

Sep 5, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Scissor Work: On the Unintended Reformation Scissor Work: On the Unintended Reformation

Brad Gregory wants to upend how we think about the emergence of capitalism, secularism and individualism.

Aug 29, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Paula Findlen

After Sikh Temple Shootings, New Focus on Combating Hate Crimes After Sikh Temple Shootings, New Focus on Combating Hate Crimes

Michelle Obama's visit Thursday to the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin came as activists, senators push for bolder response to violence and hatred.

Aug 23, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Free Pussy Riot Comes to the Ace Hotel Free Pussy Riot Comes to the Ace Hotel

At a solidarity event in Manhattan, Pussy Riot supporters drew connections between threats to free expression in Russia and in the United States.

Aug 17, 2012 / Lucy McKeon

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