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How John McCain ran against himself How John McCain ran against himself
The maverick of days past might be deadlocked with Obama now if he hadn't let the Republican right hijack the Straight Talk Express.
By Walter Shapiro Oct 29, 2008
The collapse of Karl Rove The collapse of Karl Rove
The Pygmalion strategist from Texas built up the Republican Party by exploiting the religious right -- and now his handiwork is crumbling.
By Lou Dubose Aug 14, 2007
"It is impossible to miss the discrimination against ... believers" "It is impossible to miss the discrimination against ... believers"
Days after the death of the Rev. Jerry Falwell, Newt Gingrich delivered a commencement address at Falwell's Liberty University. Read it here.
May 21, 2007
The stone is cast The stone is cast
Jerry Falwell spent a career demonizing others. Upon his death, what else could he expect in return?
By Alan Wolfe May 15, 2007
Which side am I on? Which side am I on?
As John McCain eyes the White House in '08, he is at war with himself over Bush's escalation in Iraq.
By Mark Benjamin Feb 20, 2007
The fighting side of McCain The fighting side of McCain
Hitching his political wagon to Bush has hurt the senator's chances to become president. But as his political colleagues can attest, it's the Republican front-runner's volatile temper that may derail his Straight Talk Express for good.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jan 18, 2007
Maverick -- or panderer? Maverick -- or panderer?
Will John McCain abandon his principled opposition to a federal ban on gay marriage to suck up to the religious right?
By Joe Conason May 12, 2006
McCain's embrace, Halliburton's profits and Tom DeLay's gun McCain's embrace, Halliburton's profits and Tom DeLay's gun
News that doesn't involve shuffling Card.
By Tim Grieve Mar 28, 2006
In Bush we trust In Bush we trust
By pandering to Christian zealots, Bush has come close to establishing a national religious party. But reality is crashing in.
By Sidney Blumenthal Mar 23, 2006
We shall overcome ... liberals We shall overcome ... liberals
At a black church in Philadelphia, Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece joined Jerry Falwell and Rick Santorum to denounce critics of Samuel Alito.
By Michelle Goldberg Jan 9, 2006
Let us prey Let us prey
Jack Abramoff and his deeply religious right-wing cronies express their "biblical worldview" by swindling Indian tribes and bribing legislators. Verily, mysterious are the ways of the Lord.
By Joe Conason Jan 6, 2006
Tell us again how Cindy Sheehan is disrespecting the troops Tell us again how Cindy Sheehan is disrespecting the troops
In protests at two soldiers' funerals, members of a Kansas church say God is punishing U.S. troops because their country tolerates homosexuality.
By T.G. Aug 29, 2005
Getting religion Getting religion
Democratic guru Jim Wallis's strategy to woo "values voters" compromises on abortion in unacceptable ways.
By Frances Kissling Aug 12, 2005
A spiritual three-ring circus
Billy Graham's last crusade, at Shea Stadium, was a lot tamer than the fire-breathing revivals of my youth -- but the crowd was a lot more interesting.
By Elizabeth Spiers Jun 27, 2005
Right Hook Right Hook
Invoking bin Laden, Nazism and beheading by chainsaw, right-wingers pulled out all the stops to make their case for "saving" Terri Schiavo.
By Mark Follman Mar 30, 2005
Tammy Faye says I'm going to hell Tammy Faye says I'm going to hell
The famous ex-preacher's wife talks about her new self-help book, kicking Ativan, forgiving Jerry Falwell, and why she's a gay icon.
By Amy Reiter Sep 25, 2003
Onward Christian soldiers Onward Christian soldiers
Conservative fundamentalists with close ties to President Bush are planning a new missionary push in Iraq -- and they might already be converting U.S. troops to their cause.
By Max Blumenthal Apr 15, 2003
Home Front: Life during wartime Home Front: Life during wartime
High times at the surplus store, bunkers for sale, and behind the scenes at a media whorehouse.
By Sheerly Avni Mar 31, 2003
Onward, Christian soldiers Onward, Christian soldiers
With its allies now controlling Congress and the White House, the religious right launches a crusade to cleanse America of sin. The first battlefield: Women's bodies.
By Louise Witt Jan 3, 2003
Stop the holy showboating Stop the holy showboating
Listen up, jocks: God doesn't care if you score a touchdown. So do your praying in private, not in the end zone.
By Dan McGraw Sep 28, 2002
Falwell should have listened to the feminists
Instead of blaming them for the attacks on the U.S., right-wingers ought to thank women's groups for raising alarms about the Taliban early and often.
By Robert Scheer Sep 26, 2001
Last words and last suppers Last words and last suppers
An odd rumination on the final remarks of the world's luminaries, coupled with a spirited defense of the much-maligned sandwich invented by Elvis' recently deceased cook.
By Steve Burgess Jun 19, 2000
Taking on the untouchables
John McCain's decision to attack the leaders of the religious right is refreshing because Republican leaders have too long been cowed into submission by these bigots.
By Joe Conason Feb 29, 2000
Oo! Wah dat?
Naked Philippine actress: "I was the fifth Teletubby"; Dean Cain's steely resolve; Posh Spice on spin/bladder control; and Monica opens her big mouth again!
By Amy Reiter Jan 31, 2000
And now a word from our readers
Welcome to the First Annual Nothing Personal Readers' Choice Awards! Where you dish the gossip and I go on vacation!
By Amy Reiter Dec 24, 1999
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