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The spirit of revenge

The crusade to Make America Great Again is now dominated by the spirit of revenge. Longtime journalist Jonathan Karl has released his fourth book on Donald Trump: Retribution. Nobody needs to read the book to witness Trump’s public campaign of retaliation. Trump…

Understanding the complex violence in Nigeria and Trump’s threat

The tragic national security situation in Nigeria has been thrust into the international spotlight anew with a threat from U.S. President Donald Trump. On Oct. 31, Trump designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” for “systematic violations of religious…

Russell Vought’s war on birth control

The health policy nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation has released the results of its most recent Women’s Health Survey and the data show a 4% decrease in the use of oral contraceptives, down from 33% in 2022 to 29% in 2024….

Why is Ross Douthat talking to Doug Wilson?

What do we get when a conservative Roman Catholic intellectual interacts with a Calvinist Christian nationalist? No guesswork required here. Ross Douthat and Doug Wilson in an episode of “Interesting Times” discuss Wilson’s theological and political views. In the course…

No Enemies to the Right? Inside the GOP’s new civil war

A new fault line is quickly dividing American conservatism: A political strategy called “No Enemies to the Right.” This philosophy, sometimes abbreviated NETR, operates on a simple logic: All political “punching” must be directed toward the Left, which is seen…

Federal judge bars freeze in food assistance

A federal judge in Rhode Island barred the Trump administration Oct. 31 from freezing food stamp spending during the ongoing government shutdown. About 42 million recipients were set to lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits Nov. 1 but Judge John…

Focus on the Family opposes free meals in schools

Colorado is one of nine states offering public school students free breakfast and lunch. Focus on the Family hopes the state’s citizens will vote tomorrow to eliminate the program. “There is a big difference between providing and encouraging the availability…

JD Vance has an odd way with words

In a video podcast with a crucifix-wearing host, Vice President JD Vance discusses his faith and views on immigration policy. Along the way, this happens: VANCE: “So, I would talk to constituents in Springfield, Ohio. This was when I was…

ACNA continues to struggle as new allegations emerge

The Anglican Church in North America faces an escalating crisis on multiple fronts, including a $1 million lawsuit from its former chaplaincy jurisdiction, the disaffiliation of that body and formal misconduct allegations against two of its most senior bishops. The…

Another lawsuit seeks to continue food stamp benefits

A coalition of faith-based nonprofits, small businesses and local governments filed suit Oct. 30 to challenge President Donald Trump’s refusal to continue food stamp funding during the government shutdown. The action filed in the U.S. District Court for the District…

ICE rampage reminds state rep of his communist past

Having a masked immigration agent point a loaded gun at him was frightening enough for Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh, but just as terrifying were the memories it evoked from his previous life in a communist country. “I think back…

Concerning heretics and those who burn them

Today marks the 508th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, marking the day in 1517 when Catholic priest and professor Martin Luther’s 95 Theses appeared on the Medieval scene in Wittenburg, Germany. The theses called the Roman Church to account for…

Understanding Al Mohler’s case against women

BNG podcasts feature each SBC presidential candidate

What the church got wrong about queer people

Trump admin denies hunger strike at immigrant detention center