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The Democrats get religion The Democrats get religion
Will the political mission to fashion an evangelical glow around Barack Obama lead to the White House?
By Sarah Posner Aug 15, 2008
News The Newer Deal: The path to a Democratic supermajority
How Democrats can win big in 2010 and beyond -- by doing the opposite of what they're doing now. Think FDR-style liberalism, not McGovern.
By Michael Lind Aug 15, 2008
Jesus loves you -- and your orgasm Jesus loves you -- and your orgasm
The religious right is celebrating sex to stroke its conservative message. Liberals better rise to a secular defense soon.
By Louis Bayard Jul 8, 2008
In the land of believers In the land of believers
Gonzo journalist Matt Taibbi goes undercover into the nation's fringes and finds surprising similarities between the religious right and 9/11 conspiracy theorists.
By Vincent Rossmeier May 16, 2008
The atheist and the creationist: Can't they just get along? The atheist and the creationist: Can't they just get along?
My friend is considering teaching "young earth" creationism in his school, and I think I'm going to vomit.
By Cary Tennis May 15, 2008
What should Obama do about Rev. Jeremiah Wright? What should Obama do about Rev. Jeremiah Wright?
With the pastor's latest invective clouding Obama's campaign, Salon turns to a panel of political and cultural experts for answers.
Compiled by Salon staff Apr 29, 2008
Antiabortion activists hijack "Horton" Antiabortion activists hijack "Horton"
Right-to-lifers find their motto in "A person's a person, no matter how small."
Sarah Hepola Mar 17, 2008
I don't believe in atheists I don't believe in atheists
Foreign correspondent and intellectual provocateur Chris Hedges explains why New Atheists like Christopher Hitchens are as dangerous as Christian fundamentalists.
By Charly Wilder Mar 13, 2008
How to turn white evangelicals into Democrats How to turn white evangelicals into Democrats
According to author Amy Sullivan, liberals don't have to sell their souls to convert Christian Republicans.
By Vincent Rossmeier Feb 26, 2008
Should I come out as an atheist? Should I come out as an atheist?
I've been lying to my family, my friends and my religious university -- I don't believe in God! I don't! I don't!
By Cary Tennis Oct 25, 2007
A mixed message for Rudy from the Christian right A mixed message for Rudy from the Christian right
Giuliani gets applause, but not votes, from a pro-Huckabee crowd at the Values Voter Summit.
By Michael Scherer Oct 21, 2007
James Dobson's Rudy problem James Dobson's Rudy problem
Endorsing GOP front-runner Giuliani would be anathema to Dobson's evangelical base, but his "third-party" alternative could be a boon for Democrats.
By Joe Conason Oct 5, 2007
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
The Coulterization of the American right The Coulterization of the American right
The "faggot" episode isn't about Ann Coulter. It's about the deal conservatism made with the devil -- a deal that has cost it its soul.
By Gary Kamiya Mar 13, 2007
The holy blitz rolls on The holy blitz rolls on
The Christian right is a "deeply anti-democratic movement" that gains force by exploiting Americans' fears, argues Chris Hedges. Salon talks with the former New York Times reporter about his fearless new book, "American Fascists."
By Michelle Goldberg Jan 8, 2007
Haggard: Massage, meth but no gay sex Haggard: Massage, meth but no gay sex
The evangelical leader and White House confidant slides further down a slippery slope.
Tim Grieve Nov 3, 2006
Evangelical leader reportedly admits to some of prostitute's allegations Evangelical leader reportedly admits to some of prostitute's allegations
The Rev. Ted Haggard said initially that he'd never had homosexual sex with anyone.
Tim Grieve Nov 3, 2006
The president, the preacher and the prostitute The president, the preacher and the prostitute
Who is the Rev. Ted Haggard?
Tim Grieve Nov 2, 2006
The long reach of the "gay cabal" The long reach of the "gay cabal"
For the religious right, eternal vigilance is the price of bigotry.
Tim Grieve Oct 17, 2006
Dude, where's my cross? Dude, where's my cross?
Stephen Baldwin preaches to teens that Bono is in league with Satan. Don't laugh, the born-again actor is a cultural advisor to Bush and one of the most popular new evangelists in the country.
By Lauren Sandler Oct 9, 2006
The GOP begins to implode The GOP begins to implode
Bush's immigration speech was a desperate attempt to keep his delicate coalition together -- but all it did was accelerate its shattering.
By Sidney Blumenthal May 18, 2006
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
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
There's right, there's wrong, and then there's shoplifting from Target There's right, there's wrong, and then there's shoplifting from Target
The president's $161,000-a-year chief domestic policy advisor is charged in a theft scheme.
Michelle Goldberg Mar 11, 2006
McCain in 2008? McCain in 2008?
From Rove to DeLay to Ralph Reed, the Arizona senator's enemies have stumbled, clearing the way for his likely run.
By Joe Conason Mar 3, 2006
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