Civil Liberties
Interview
Former Obama Staffer Offers a Primer on Religion in Public Life
Melissa Rogers, who led the White House faith-based office, discusses her new book, “Faith in American Public Life.”
By Eric C. Miller
Excerpt
Defend the Sacred: How Native Americans Protect Their Religious Freedom
Michael McNally revisits the Standing Rock protests in his latest book, “Defend the Sacred: Native American Religious Freedom beyond the First Amendment.”
By Michael D. McNally
Review
In “Mrs. America,” Conservative Activist Phyllis Schlafly Takes Center Stage
The new miniseries depicts the fight over the Equal Rights Amendment.
By Emily Johnson
Interview
Who Defines Evangelicalism? An Interview with Mark Noll
Mark Noll, David Bebbington, and George Marsden have assembled an impressive line-up of contributors in their edited volume, “Evangelicals: Who They Have Been, Are Now, and Could Be.”
By Eric C. Miller
Essay
Beyond Bernie: Where Do American Muslim Voters Go From Here?
Bernie Sanders inspired widespread American Muslim support.
By Tazeen M. Ali
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
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
Interview
Who Is an Evangelical? An Interview with Thomas Kidd
The author talks about his latest book, “Who Is an Evangelical? The History of a Movement in Crisis.”
By Eric C. Miller