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Even as the Religious Right tries to turn back the clock and pass discriminatory laws, we’ve seen a surge of support among faithful Americans for upholding dignity and equality for LGBTQ+ people. [...]

The widespread backlash to Florida’s discriminatory “Don’t Say Gay Bill” has been extraordinary both within in the state and nationwide. But with the start of a new school year just around the [...]

The intersection of faith and politics in America today is defined by contradictions and misconceptions. Even as fringe voices are using their outsized influence to impose their beliefs on all, [...]

The rise of Christian nationalism is one of the greatest threats to American democracy. As more and more politicians embrace this ideology, what were once fringe beliefs are becoming increasingly [...]

It’s not enough to bemoan the decades-long effort by the Religious Right to distort the meaning of “religious freedom” to justify discrimination; it’s essential to reclaim [...]

Ten years ago this week, a white nationalist shot and killed seven members of the Sikh community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The scars from this horrific attack won’t fade anytime soon – but the [...]

The alarming rise of faith-based discrimination and religiously-motivated violence has raised urgent questions about who we are as a nation and how we can build a better future. Across our [...]

Religious freedom is one of our nation’s bedrock values. But in state after state, we’re seeing candidates turning to Christian nationalism to attract voters and consolidate power. Interfaith [...]

In times of turmoil and uncertainty, hopeful voices can remind us that our nation can still be an inspiring force. Among our nation’s finest moments have been when we welcome those fleeing [...]

One crucial voting bloc in recent years has been white Evangelicals, 80% of whom voted for President Trump in 2016. Energized by the culture wars waged by the former President and his allies, [...]