Stories by Rachel Tabachnick

Rachel Tabachnick is an independent researcher who writes and speaks about the political and societal impact of the Religious Right. She can be reached at Protectpluralism[at]gmail.com. subscribe to Rachel Tabachnick's feed

What Jewish Voters Should Know About the Source of Those 'Support Israel? Fire Obama' Yard Signs

Posted on: Nov 5, 2012, Source: Talk To Action

The signs are from the nonprofit American Majority, a Tea Party outfit with ties to the Koch brothers.

The Right's 'School Choice' Scheme

Posted on: Nov 2, 2012, Source: Political Research Associates

A small group of wealthy conservatives is out to destroy public education, demonize teachers unions and divert funding into fundamentalist religious schools. Here's how.

The Religious Right's Plot To Take Control Of Our Public Schools

Posted on: Mar 6, 2012, Source: AlterNet

The people who brought you "Jesus Camp" are moving into your neighborhood school. And there's not a damn thing you can do about it.

Meet the Christian Dominionist 'Prayer Warriors' Who Have Chosen Rick Perry as Their Vehicle to Power

Posted on: Aug 15, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The New Apostolic Reformation seeks dominion over society and government -- and it looks like Perry is their chosen candidate.

The 'Christian' Dogma Pushed by Religious Schools That Are Supported by Your Tax Dollars

Posted on: May 23, 2011, Source: AlterNet

If you live in a state with a voucher or corporate tax credit program funding "school choice," your state's tax dollars are funding the teaching of religious supremacism.

The DeVos Family: Meet the Super-Wealthy Right-Wingers Working With the Religious Right to Kill Public Education

Posted on: May 6, 2011, Source: AlterNet

By now you've surely heard of the Kochs. Meanwhile, the powerful, wealthy DeVos family has remained largely under the radar, while leading a stealth assault on America's schools.