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5 Signs the Christian Right Still Wields Too Much Power in America

Posted on Jan 31, 2012, Source: AlterNet

This political and cultural movement will not be sinking beneath the horizon anytime soon -- despite media reports to the contrary.

Horrifying: Newt Gingrich Wants to Make America "Like Texas"

Posted on May 17, 2011, Source: Right Wing Watch

The impact of a governing philosophy that refuses to provide a state's residents with basic services is causing a lot of pain in Texas right now. Thanks but no thanks, Newt.

Tea Party Jesus: Koch's Americans For Prosperity Sidles Up to Religious Right for 2012 Campaign

Posted on Apr 15, 2011, Source: AlterNet

David Koch's key operative, Tim Phillips, is moving to merge the religious right with the Tea Party movement -- just in time for the presidential race.

WWJD? The Religious Right's Backing of Walker's Union-Busting

Posted on Apr 4, 2011, Source: Religion Dispatches

Today’s conservative Christian leaders say that Jesus opposes a secure living wage, and that workers should accept as good slaves whatever treatment their employers dish out.

Anti-Immigrant Groups Trying to Lure Support from Environmentalists

Posted on Mar 9, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Anti-immigration leaders have created and fostered an array of organizations designed to enlist environmentalists.

How Glenn Beck's Twisted Worldview Goads Disturbed People into Acts of Violence

Posted on Dec 9, 2010, Source: People for the American Way Foundation and Media Matters

Glenn Beck’s inflammatory rhetoric has been tied to a number of violent attacks and threats against Beck's targets and other public figures.

Glenn Beck Goes Messianic at America's Divine Destiny Event Before 2,500 Screaming Fans

Posted on Aug 28, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Beck madness continues as he tries to launch another religious Great Awakening to shape American history.

Liberty University Dean Demoted After AlterNet Investigation

Posted on Jul 17, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Ergun Caner, dean of a religious right seminary, claimed to be a former jihadist whose heart was changed by Jesus. But he never was, and now he's no longer dean.

Christian Right's Favorite Muslim Convert Exposed as Jihadi Fraud

Posted on May 10, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Liberty Seminary President Ergun Caner claims he traveled the road 'from jihad to Jesus,' but Baptist bloggers say his stories of terrorist training are false.

'Christian' Manifesto Comparing Liberals to Nazis Gathers Signatures of Religious Right Leaders -- and Catholic Bishops

Posted on Feb 10, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Right-wing Christian leaders are making a concerted push to gain thousands of new signatures for their hate-filled Manhattan Declaration.

Myths About Gay Marriage

Posted on Jun 17, 2008, Source: People For the American Way Foundation

It's important to correct these misrepresentations and get back to celebrating.
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