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Articles by Joseph Laycock
The Table
We Must Teach about Religion in High Schools
In September, Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, Tennessee, made national news when it suspended field trips to religious sites as part of an elective class …
By Joseph Laycock
Review
Vampires, Gay Rights, and the Political Underpinnings of HBO’s True Blood
HBO’s True Blood has always been saturated with political commentary. The first episode aired in September of 2008, just months before the passage of California’s …
By Joseph Laycock
Essay
Imprisoned by Scientologists? Our Fascination with Captivity Narratives
Two weeks ago, after Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, a media frenzy ensued. The tabloid site TMZ alleged the divorce was not …
By Joseph Laycock