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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…

Report claims Assemblies of God prioritized forgiveness over safety

The Assemblies of God — one of the world’s largest Pentecostal denominations — has been thrust into a crisis of theology and failed accountability related to clergy sexual abuse. An exhaustive investigation by NBC News found a five-decades-long pattern of…

Is it time to get a divorce from institutional religion?

Last summer I ate lunch with a long-term kindred spirit friend who, like me, is a retired minister. We spoke about our vocations in the church, both the good and the bad. We also expressed deep disappointments with organized religion,…

The arthritic giraffe

It always troubles me when I hear people say, “I don’t even keep up with the news anymore.” They might be referring to cancelling their hometown newspaper subscription. Newspapers have been hurting for decades, most of their advertising (car dealerships…

The political state of Generation Z

Key to Donald Trump’s victory last fall was his ability to make inroads with voters who traditionally supported Democratic presidential candidates, including voters of color and younger voters — particularly men. As journalists, activists and politicians all attempt to understand…

‘Be careful of Scripture heavy in law but light on grace,’ Wesley warns

‘Show up and do something,’ ACLU leader urges

From the South Side to the South Lawn and back again

Democracy as a moral practice, not just a system