The Family

10 Reasons Why the Stupak-Pitts Amendment Has to Go

Nancy L. Cohen | Posted 11.13.2009 | Politics


Nancy L. Cohen

Even if some Democrats who voted for the amendment did so because of deep convictions, the main thrust of the measure is to condemn women for being sexually active.

Blue Dog Leader Works With Theocratic "Mafia" Opposed to Health Care Reform

Bruce Wilson | Posted 11.25.2009 | Politics


Bruce Wilson

Those in the powerful, secretive, Washington Christian fundamentalist association known as The Family have led some of the most virulent opposition to health care reform and especially a "public option".

MSNBC's Maddow Show Propels Growing DC "Christian Mafia" Scandal

Bruce Wilson | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


Bruce Wilson

The Family is a secretive fundamentalist Washington DC ministry which runs the National Prayer Breakfast and Bible study groups attended by numerous US Senators and Congress members, wields global influence, and celebrates the leadership lessons of Hitler, Lenin, and Mao.

"C Street" and the Military

Chris Rodda | Posted 09.07.2009 | Politics


Chris Rodda

These soldier's appearances on religious programs in uniform isn't just a violation of military regulations, it's a good example of the multiple connections between fundamentalist groups.

Evangelicals Are the New Anti-Americans

Frank Schaeffer | Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics


Frank Schaeffer

The radical right movement in America is regrouping in the Senate and Congress and working hard to undo the Obama presidency.

Florida's Enigma

Jerry Waxman | Posted 09.04.2009 | Eyes & Ears


Jerry Waxman

Senator Bill Nelson's (D-FL) staff surprised the delegates by stating that the Senator likes the public option -- however, they were wondering if they were being told what he thought they wanted to hear.

Unpatridiotic

Lance Simmens | Posted 09.03.2009 | Politics


Lance Simmens

A flat tax is regressive, adversely affects the poorest the worst, and rejects the notion that those who are most able should contribute more to the perpetuation of an equitable and just society.

The Family's Ties

Mike Papantonio | Posted 09.03.2009 | Home


Mike Papantonio

Since 1935, an organization calling itself "The Family" has been able to operate unnoticed in the Beltway. But that invisibility is disappearing because of the sensational sex lives of Mark Sanford and John Ensign.

Ensign Church Head Endorsed Sex-With-Succubus Economic Theory

Bruce Wilson | Posted 08.25.2009 | Politics


Bruce Wilson

The head of Ensign's church, pastor Jack Hayford, has proposed the Japanese emperor's alleged sexual intercourse with a "sky goddess" drove down Japanese stock market prices during the early 1990's.

Bart Stupak, C Street Democrat: "I Don't Know What You're Talking About"

Michigan Messenger | Posted 08.24.2009 | Politics


Despite weeks of media attention paid to the now-infamous "C Street" house owned by The Family, a secretive Christian group, U.S. Rep. Bart Stupak -- ...

Wake-Up Call For GOP's "Values" Hypocrites: Unions Are Pro-Family, Report Finds

Art Levine | Posted 08.20.2009 | Politics


Art Levine

GOP officials have emphasized fighting gay marriage, supporting prayer in schools, and banning abortion as the keys to promoting family values.

Do Liberals "Get It" When it Comes to Fighting Fundamentalism?

Evan Derkacz | Posted 10.26.2008 | Politics


Evan Derkacz

Do the liberal values of dialogue and compromise actually have any effect when dealing with this powerful network?