Sarah Posner

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Sarah Posner is a reporting fellow with Type Investigations and an expert on the intersection of religion and politics.

The Southern Baptist Convention’s Deal With the Devil

The Southern Baptist Convention’s Deal With the Devil The Southern Baptist Convention’s Deal With the Devil

The roots of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe go back 50 years, when zealots preaching a gospel of misogyny and homophobia—led by an accused sexual predator—took over America’s ...

Sep 12, 2022 / Feature / Sarah Posner

A cross held up in front of the Supreme Court

Overturning “Roe” Is the Crowning Achievement of Christian Nationalism Overturning “Roe” Is the Crowning Achievement of Christian Nationalism

If finalized, the Dobbs decision would unleash state legislatures to escalate their attacks on reproductive and LGBTQ rights.

May 9, 2022 / Sarah Posner

The ‘Anti-Catholic’ Playbook

The ‘Anti-Catholic’ Playbook The ‘Anti-Catholic’ Playbook

Does Brett Kavanaugh think abortion should be illegal? A secret network of right-wing activists has spent millions attacking such questions as anti-religious bigotry.

Sep 5, 2018 / Sarah Posner

Will Brett Kavanaugh Pass the Religious Right’s New Litmus Test?

Will Brett Kavanaugh Pass the Religious Right’s New Litmus Test? Will Brett Kavanaugh Pass the Religious Right’s New Litmus Test?

While Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court is a staunch conservative, his views on religious freedom are less well known.

Jul 9, 2018 / Sarah Posner

South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians

South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians South Carolina Sought an Exemption to Allow a Foster-Care Agency to Discriminate Against Non-Christians

Governor Henry McMaster personally intervened with the Department of Health and Human Services on behalf of Miracle Hill Ministries.

Jun 15, 2018 / Sarah Posner

The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think

The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think The ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ Decision Is Not As Harmless as You Think

Justice Kennedy’s narrow ruling could open the floodgates for other suits designed to chip away at LGBTQ rights.

Jun 4, 2018 / Sarah Posner

Justice Kennedy Appears Ready to Undo His Own Legacy on LGBTQ Rights

Justice Kennedy Appears Ready to Undo His Own Legacy on LGBTQ Rights Justice Kennedy Appears Ready to Undo His Own Legacy on LGBTQ Rights

Based on a single quote, which doesn’t say what he thinks it says.

Dec 5, 2017 / Sarah Posner

The Christian Legal Army Behind ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’

The Christian Legal Army Behind ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’ The Christian Legal Army Behind ‘Masterpiece Cakeshop’

A special investigation into the rise of Alliance Defending Freedom.

Nov 28, 2017 / Feature / Sarah Posner

Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal

Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal Religious Right Leaders Blast Trump’s Order as a Betrayal

But a vague provision could authorize Attorney General Jeff Sessions to issue guidelines to federal agencies allowing them to discriminate.

May 5, 2017 / Sarah Posner

Leaked Draft of Trump’s Religious Freedom Order Reveals Sweeping Plans to Legalize Discrimination

Leaked Draft of Trump’s Religious Freedom Order Reveals Sweeping Plans to Legalize Discrimination Leaked Draft of Trump’s Religious Freedom Order Reveals Sweeping Plans to Legalize Discrimination

If signed, the order would create wholesale exemptions for people and organizations who claim religious objections to same-sex marriage, premarital sex, abortion, and trans identit...

Feb 1, 2017 / Sarah Posner

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