Report
Religious Leaders Work to Respond to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Across the country, faith communities are adapting traditions and trying their best to maintain religious support.
By Sarah Ngu
Editor’s Note
The Painful Necessity of Social Distancing
We avoid others so as to safeguard their well-being, not just our own.
By Marie Griffith
Report
The Spiritual Journey of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The politician speaks about how the Standing Rock protests catalyzed her spiritual and political calling.
By Sarah Ngu
Interview
The Gospel of Climate Change Skepticism
An interview with author Robin Globus Veldman about why many white evangelicals oppose action on climate change.
By Eric C. Miller
Essay
The Democratic Party Is Not Antithetical to Religion
Many Democratic candidates are no strangers to the social gospel.
By Vaneesa Cook
Report
Will Pete Buttigieg Win Over South Carolina’s Black Voters?
Religious black voters are an important demographic for the Democratic Party.
By Myriam Renaud
Excerpt
“City on a Hill” and the Making of an American Origin Story
A now-famous Puritan sermon was nothing special in its own day.
By Abram Van Engen
Essay
Mormon Votes Are Valued. Too Often Mormon Convictions Are Not.
Mitt Romney’s interaction with the Republican Party highlights the imbalanced relationship that his church and the GOP have had for more than a century.
By Joseph Stuart
Essay
Who Is Jay Sekulow, President Trump’s Lawyer?
The culture warrior runs a lucrative Christian conservative legal organization.
By Daniel Bennett
Report
Why These Young American Christians Embraced Socialism
“I think socialism has saved my faith,” says one pastor.
By Sarah Ngu