For at least a generation, the phrase “religious right” has evoked a style of politics marked by hortatory rhetoric, foreign-policy interventionism, and support for the free movement of people and goods. This version of Christian politics reached its zenith during the George W. Bush . . . . Continue Reading »
In a race everyone expected to be close, Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe lost to multimillionaire political neophyte Glenn Youngkin by over two points. Continue Reading »
The key to Edwards’s reelection—his pro-life beliefs—is seen as a poison pill by most Democratic elites. Continue Reading »
John Bel Edwards’s traditional values reflect both his deep commitment to Catholicism and the views of Louisiana voters—especially Democratic voters of color. Continue Reading »
A review of Thomas S. Kidd’s Who Is an Evangelical?: The History of a Movement in Crisis. Continue Reading »
Lay Leadership Citing mass disenfranchisement in a “papal-episcopal oligarchy,” Bronwen McShea (“Bishops Unbound,” January) argues for institutional representation of “entire classes of lay and clerical members of the Church” currently “at the mercy of episcopal authority.” She . . . . Continue Reading »
If we want to assess how the GOP and CPAC took such a fall, we should apportion some of the blame to RNC chairman Reince Priebus. Continue Reading »
Contrary to popular belief, most Republicans want to make assault-style weapons illegal, while many Democrats are in favor of a 20-week abortion ban. Continue Reading »
When they think they can get away with it, our elite Republicans disparage the idea of tax cuts for the middle class. Continue Reading »
Too many Republicans voted for Roy Moore—conservative voters are embracing the progressive spirit of transgression and rebellion. Continue Reading »
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