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Meet Derrick Harkins, the Pastor Behind the Democratic Party’s Faith Outreach
CHARLOTTE — “Faith is an integral part of the Democratic Party,” the Reverend Derrick Harkins proclaimed Wednesday as he kicked off a panel on religion …
By Elizabeth DiasThe States Project
North Carolina: A Southerner Mines the Meaning of Progress
A Southerner Mines the Meaning of Progress.
By Marla FrederickReview
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 LaycockThe Table
In Ryan, Romney Has an Ally for the Unborn
When trying to determine the effect of something, say a hammer on a nail, we deem it quite useful to know the difference between the …
By Patrick ArchboldThe Table
Ryan Speaks the Language of “Faithful Catholics”
“Paul Ryan’s Catholic Problem.” “Catholics for Ryan.” “Representative Ryan’s Ayn Rand Problem.” “Congressman Ryan Denounces Ayn Rand’s Ideology.” “Ryan’s a Packers Fan?” “Paul’s Favorite iTunes …
By R.J. MoellerEditor’s Note
What War on Religion?
In July of 1844, word reached New York that Joseph Smith Jr., founder of the LDS Church, had been murdered by a mob in Illinois. …
By Tiffany StanleyReview
The Art of Jon McNaughton, the Tea Party’s Painter
Editor’s Note: Utah-based artist Jon McNaughton has received a lot of attention from both the press and political pundits. Much of this attention has been …
By David MorganEssay
What Happened to Romney’s “Evangelical Problem”?
For six years, reporters and commentators have told the American public that evangelicals don’t want to vote for Mitt Romney because he is a Mormon. …
By John-Charles DuffyEssay
Obama and Jeremiah Wright: Why a Pulled Ad Does Not Mean a Dead Issue
In May, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright appeared resurrected from the ashes of the 2008 campaign. There was an uproar after The New York Times broke …
By Paul Harvey and Edward J. BlumEssay
What Will François Hollande’s Election Mean for Muslims, Americans?
Yesterday (May 15), François Hollande was inaugurated as the 24th president of France. Just a year ago, his path to the presidency was considered a …
By Luc Chatel