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The Youth Are Watching: Can Democrats Reclaim Populism Before It’s Too Late?
A socialist’s win and a political murder aren’t isolated—they echo moments in U.S. and world history when stalled reform led to rupture.
The Rise of Yahweh: From Tribal Deity to the God of Three Religions
What the surprising rise of Yahweh—from Canaanite hill god to the one God of over half the world—reveals about our spiritual origins, evolving faith…
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When Yahweh Had a Bull’s Head: The Forgotten Faces of the Divine
How Early Israelites Saw God Differently—and Why It Still Matters
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Faith vs. Fascism: The Language That Could Save Democracy
Language shapes reality — and the words we use about our opponents can either protect democracy or incite its downfall.
Where Can LGBTQ+ Seekers Find a Truly Open and Affirming Church? (And Avoid the Fake Ones)
A guide for LGBTQ+ Christians, exvangelicals, and seekers: how to find truly affirming churches—and how to spot the dangerous counterfeits.
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May 2025

They Call It Spiritual Warfare, But It's Political Witchcraft
The problem isn’t magic. The problem is who’s allowed to use it.
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The Sermon That Ended My Preaching Career
For years I carried a grudge against my stuffy, conservative professor. Now I wonder what I missed.
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From Asherah to Andrew Tate: Why Silencing Women Is Always a Political Act
The Same Men Who Silenced the Goddess Are Still Speaking
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They Fought for the U.S. -- Then We Deported Them
Noncitizen veterans. No criminal record. Promised citizenship. And still deported.
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The Quiet Power Bloc You’ve Never Heard Of: Why the IDU’s May 2025 Meeting Should Matter to Defenders of Democracy
As the International Democratic Union meets in Brussels, pro-democracy advocates must pay attention. Here’s what this global alliance of right-wing…
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How the UMC’s Radical Shift Toward LGBTQ+ Inclusion is Changing the Christian Faith
The United Methodist Church’s recent schism may inspire broader LGBTQ+ inclusion everywhere
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April 2025

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