The National Prayer Breakfast is a thing that is not what it is purported to be and is falsely presenting itself as some bipartisan love-fest. A secret organization called "The Family" organizes the event every year. Also called "The Fellowship", it is composed primarily of evangelical Christian men that have extreme right-wing interpretation of the Scriptures and lobby … [Read more...] about The Sham of the National Prayer Breakfast
The Heart of the Reformation – By David R. Weiss
[the author of To the Tune of a Welcoming God: Lyrical reflections on sexuality, spirituality and the wideness of God's welcome (Langdon Street Press, 2008). From 1999-2005 he taught religion in Rochester for programs through Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) and Augsburg College (Minneapolis). He lives in St. Paul, where he attends an ELCA congregation and is a self-employed … [Read more...] about The Heart of the Reformation – By David R. Weiss
Mnuchin Mocks Thunberg
While speaking to reporters at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin mocks Greta Thunberg. Reporters asked Mnuchin about Thunberg. His reply, "Is she the chief economist or who is she? I'm confused. After she goes and studies economics in college, she can come back and explain that to us." Wow! Perhaps Mnuchin should take some … [Read more...] about Mnuchin Mocks Thunberg
End Citizens United
There’s no way around it: The Citizens United decision is destroying our democracy. It’s been 10 years since the disastrous Supreme Court decision legalized “pay for play” politics. Because of it, right-wing billionaires are unfairly impacting our elections, and drowning out the will of the people. There’s only one thing to do: ratify a constitutional amendment to … [Read more...] about End Citizens United
Stupid Things Republicans Just Said
Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) accuses House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) of "defending Soleimani". How stupid can McCarthy be. We don't think anybody in the entire House, either Republican or Democrat, would even hint at such a thing. Attacking a fellow congressperson in such a way is complete ignorance and disrespectful. Sure, go ahead and vote no, Kevin MacCarthy, but don't divide … [Read more...] about Stupid Things Republicans Just Said