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Religion Dispatches

The Return of Government as “Idolatry” and the “Second Amendment Remedies”

Sharron Angle’s political future.
Julie Ingersoll
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Ron Paul’s New Place in the GOP

His views, once thought extreme, increasingly have a place in the Republican Party.
Julie Ingersoll
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Prepare for Attack on Science by Newly-Elected Republicans

From climate change denial to creationism.
Lauri Lebo
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The Tea Party Illusion

The Tea Party is claiming credit for the Republican trouncing of the Democrats last night, but the Tea Party wave is just an illusion.
Sarah Posner
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Nevada Rejects Nihilism, California Rejects Euphoria, and Volatility Reigns

Signs of the times.
Joanna Brooks
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Romney Goes to Bat Against Reid in Nevada

Trying to stay relevant as the political times get ugly.
Joanna Brooks
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Why Do Mormons Side with People Who Don’t Like Mormons?

The Boy Scouts, Sharron Angle’s pastor, and the naivete of Mormon exceptionalism.
Joanna Brooks
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The New “Values Voters” Mantra

Government and God.
Sarah Posner
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Harry Reid vs. Islamic Cultural Center

Shouldn’t Mormons know better?
Joanna Brooks
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The Christian Reconstructionism Dodge

Not a secret conspiracy, but an essential part of the conservative movement.
Sarah Posner
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