Religion

The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel The Real Reason Romney Went to Israel

Republicans are supposedly trying to win over Jewish voters. They know that won’t happen. It’s all about evangelicals, and Florida. 

Jul 31, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Michele Bachmann’s McCarthyite Witch Hunt Against Muslims, ‘Sharia Law’ Michele Bachmann’s McCarthyite Witch Hunt Against Muslims, ‘Sharia Law’

Senator McCain slams the Minnesota kook. 

Jul 23, 2012 / Blog / Bob Dreyfuss

Laila Al-Arian: Free Speech Under Attack for Muslim Americans

Laila Al-Arian: Free Speech Under Attack for Muslim Americans Laila Al-Arian: Free Speech Under Attack for Muslim Americans

Why we should all be concerned about the unconstitutional tactics law enforcement agencies are using against American Muslims.

Jun 25, 2012 / Video / Francis Reynolds

Who’s Afraid of Secular Government?

Who’s Afraid of Secular Government? Who’s Afraid of Secular Government?

Obama bends over backwards to accommodate faith groups. It’s time for Democrats to champion separation of church and state instead.

Jun 22, 2012 / Sarah Posner

What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket? What Would Tim Pawlenty Bring to the GOP Ticket?

With different backgrounds but matching policies, the former Minnesota governor is on Mitt’s short list for running mate. 

Jun 18, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

NYPD’s Monitoring Of Muslim Students Sparks Indignation At NYU NYPD’s Monitoring Of Muslim Students Sparks Indignation At NYU

Earlier this year, an AP investigation revealed the NYPD surveillance of NYU's Islamic community, causing an uproar on campus and a demand that the university president denounce th...

Jun 14, 2012 / StudentNation / Harry Lee

What’s the Matter With Creationism?

What’s the Matter With Creationism? What’s the Matter With Creationism?

Forty-six percent of Americans believe that God created human beings within the last 10,000 years or so. Worry.

Jun 14, 2012 / Column / Katha Pollitt

Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star Meet Bob McDonnell, the Right’s Fallen Rising Star

The Virginia governor would be a leading contender for the Republican vice-presidential nomination if he hadn’t signed an extreme anti–abortion rights bill. 

Jun 12, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage The Romney Campaign’s Jewish Test for Mormon Coverage

“Our test,” explains a Romney aide, “is to substitute ‘Jew’ or ‘Jewish’ ” for articles about a candidate's religion.

Jun 1, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’ Angela Bonavoglia: The Vatican Is Targeting America’s Nuns With a ‘Takeover Decree’

Why is the Vatican cracking down on the Leadership Conference of Women Religious?

May 24, 2012 / Audio / The Nation

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