Religion

A Moral Case for Climate Action

A Moral Case for Climate Action A Moral Case for Climate Action

Pope Francis understands that the choice to confront the climate crisis now lies with the people.

Jul 1, 2015 / StudentNation / Chloe Maxmin

The Next Tactic In the Right’s Fight Against Gay Marriage? ‘Religious Liberty’

The Next Tactic In the Right’s Fight Against Gay Marriage? ‘Religious Liberty’ The Next Tactic In the Right’s Fight Against Gay Marriage? ‘Religious Liberty’

And the GOP presidential contenders are leading the charge.

Jun 29, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Michael Oren and the End of Liberal Zionism

Michael Oren and the End of Liberal Zionism Michael Oren and the End of Liberal Zionism

A former Israeli diplomat lashes out against American liberals, the latest demonstration that the Israeli right—not BDS—is liberal Zionism’s real enemy.

Jun 25, 2015 / Ali Gharib

Charleston March for Black Lives

Justice After Charleston Justice After Charleston

If we want to honor the memory of the Emanuel martyrs, we must continue their struggle for transformative action.

Jun 24, 2015 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Dylann Roof

A History of Hate Rock From Johnny Rebel to Dylann Roof A History of Hate Rock From Johnny Rebel to Dylann Roof

One of the most powerful tools white power groups use to spread their ideology to young people is music.

Jun 23, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Pope Francis Versus Wall Street

Pope Francis Versus Wall Street Pope Francis Versus Wall Street

The pope's encyclical on climate change is a call for economic justice.

Jun 23, 2015 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The African-American Survival Tactic Dylann Roof Exploited

The African-American Survival Tactic Dylann Roof Exploited The African-American Survival Tactic Dylann Roof Exploited

The Charleston shooter took advantage of a congregation that welcomed a stranger into its midst.

Jun 19, 2015 / Dani McClain

Prayer circle following Charleston shooting

Charleston’s ‘Mother Emanuel Church’ Has Stared Down Racist Violence for 200 Years Charleston’s ‘Mother Emanuel Church’ Has Stared Down Racist Violence for 200 Years

Bullets will not end a church whose history speaks to its heroic resilience.

Jun 18, 2015 / Dave Zirin

Prayer vigil outside church

A Civil-Rights Champion Was Lost in the Attack on Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church A Civil-Rights Champion Was Lost in the Attack on Charleston’s Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church

The church has been linked for centuries to struggles against slavery and segregation and for economic and social justice.

Jun 18, 2015 / John Nichols

How Long Have We Really Been ‘One Nation Under God’?

How Long Have We Really Been ‘One Nation Under God’? How Long Have We Really Been ‘One Nation Under God’?

Kevin Kruse’s new book explores how “Christian America” was invented to fight FDR’s New Deal.

May 19, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Molly Worthen

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