Culture War

Family Research Council and a Denial of Partisan Christianity

Jonathan Merritt | Posted 04.05.2012

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Jonathan Merritt

Let's be honest here. Does anyone believe an effort like this one isn't an attempt to register those who will almost certainly vote Republican?

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Both Sides Now: What Economy? It's the Culture War, Stupid

HuffPost Radio | Posted 02.13.2012

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HuffPost Radio

2011-11-29-20111107bothsidesnow.jpgHuffington and Matalin debate "War on Catholics" vs. "War on Women". The legal rights of non-catholic employees in publicly funded hospitals... or a 2000 year church doctrine. Then: guess who wins shootout between Clint and Karl over Chrysler ad?

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Jon Ward

Rick Perry's Lesser-Known First Book Is A Conservative Culture War Jeremiad

HuffingtonPost.com | Jon Ward | Posted 11.19.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has taken plenty of heat for making dubious assertions about modern medicine and health, but she's not t...

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South Dakota Senate Passes Anti-Abortion Bill

AP | CHET BROKAW | Posted 05.25.2011

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PIERRE, S.D. — The South Dakota Senate voted Wednesday to require women to wait 72 hours before they can have abortions and to submit to counsel...

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The Yin And Yang Of The Culture War

William Horden | Posted 11.17.2011

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William Horden

Right and Left are going to have to recognize the importance of the role each plays in the well-being of the whole.

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Let's Ask Marion Nestle: How Did Junk Food and Obesity Become a Red State / Blue State Debate?

Kerry Trueman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Kerry Trueman

I cornered NYU Professor of Nutrition Marion Nestle to ask why the issues of junk food and obesity have become so incredibly politicized.

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Why We Have Culture Wars and the Europeans (Apparently) Do Not

Peter Baldwin | Posted 05.25.2011

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Peter Baldwin

One of the burdens of being a large, continent-sized democracy is that the lunatic fringes are kookier, their clashes more heated and their forum that of the nation as a whole.

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Health Care: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

We've recently seen the abortion rhetoric really heat up to ridiculous proportions. Those with opposing views are being stereotyped and demonized. And facts are taking a back seat to sound bytes.

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How to Win a Culture War

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

Want to know how to win a culture war? Don't fight one.

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James Dobson: We Have "Lost" Culture Wars, US "Awash In Evil"

Washington Monthly | Steve Benen | Posted 05.25.2011

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James Dobson delivered a farewell speech to the Focus on the Family staff, and conceded that the culture war he helped start hasn't turned out well fo...

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Frank Rich: The Culture Warriors Get Laid Off

New York Times | Frank Rich | Posted 05.25.2011

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SOMEDAY we'll learn the whole story of why George W. Bush brushed off that intelligence briefing of Aug. 6, 2001, "Bin Laden Determined to Strike in U...

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A New Faith Coalition

Jim Wallis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jim Wallis

Further polling results will help to answer the critical question of why religious voters cast their ballots the way they did. But three factors are likely key to understanding the religious shift.

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Religious Right Trolls "Horror Stories" to Oppose Gay Troops

Nathaniel Frank | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nathaniel Frank

I set out to learn if reason or prejudice was behind the gay ban in the military.

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The Limits of the Culture War

Danny Rose | Posted 05.25.2011

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Danny Rose

One thing is clear: The Wall Street crisis rips a huge hole in McCain's campaign strategy.

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