Here’s distinguished scholar of religions Reza Aslan explaining Trump’s popularity among white evangelical Christians. About 8 minutes long, worth ever second.
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The Religious Cult of Donald Trump and the Danger It Represents
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Offshore Wind Coming Along Nicely
Virginia’s Dominion Energy has filed construction and operations plans to build a 2.64 GW offshore wind project, located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach, to be completed in 2026. The project will make use of Dominion’s 12 MW …
Personal Integrity in the Era of Trump
“I was able to do my part to defend this nation in a meaningful manner, and expose corruption by the president.” – Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, Former Director for European Affairs for the United States National Security Council Some of …
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This Is How Much Time You Have Left To Live
… and it isn’t long, my little pretty; it isn’t long. Trump is losing the support of the rank and file GOP, as this whole situation comes down to one question: Who’s willing to commit sedition, simply to avoid Trump’s …
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The Biden Administration and the Environment
As we all know, an enormous amount of work needs to be done to re-establish the 100+ environmental safeguards that the Trump administration removed over the last four years. But are they all equally important? How should they be prioritized? …
Saluting Political Activist Roger Waters
In the world of rock and roll, it’s hard to think of anyone who has been more committed to activism than Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters. Over the years, and especially within the past decade, Waters has supported matters as diverse …
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A Post-Trump America
From Steve Schmidt, former campaign manager to John McCain and lifelong Republican: “No, Biden’s rallies weren’t bigger. No, you didn’t see many Biden flags on houses or Biden bumper stickers on cars. No, you don’t know a single person on …
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Trusting Donald Trump
This is precisely where 74 million American voters live. It’s astounding. When you’re wrestling with questions like Why won’t people wear masks? keep in mind that this is the level of intellect you’re dealing with.
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Society May Be in the Process of Collapse, But You Didn’t Hear It from Me
As we all learn when we are young, some subjects of conversation are taboo, chief among them politics and religion. But what about societal disruption and collapse? According to 500+ scientists and other scholars, there is a real possibility that, …
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What’s Behind Trump’s Behavior?
Someone made the selection shown here in blue, but a reader and I disagree with him. He notes: A republican lawmaker is saying Trump “wants to burn the house down before he leaves office.” FWIW, this is what I believe …
