Here is a taste of Daniel Silliman’s obituary at Christianity Today: People had a lot of questions when they saw a hippie minister with slightly shaggy hair hauling a 12-foot cross with a wheel across North America, South America, Europe, […]
George W. Bush
George W. Bush does not need to “get right with history” because history does not work that way
Washington Post writer Matt Bai wants George W. Bush to “get right” with history by endorsing Kamala Harris. Here is a taste of his piece: I’d love to hear from George W. Bush before Election Day. Alone among the four […]
George W. Bush will not endorse a candidate for president
Here is NBC News: Former President George W. Bush does not plan to endorse a candidate for president, his office told NBC News on Saturday. When asked whether the former president or his wife, Laura, would endorse a candidate or […]
30th Anniversary: Wins and losses concerning 3D ultrasound
What difference did the 3D ultrasound make for the prolife movement?
Speaker of the House George W. Bush?
As of the publication of this post the House of Representatives has been without a Speaker for 13 days and roughly 17 hours. Later today, the House will convene to vote on Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan’s candidacy. Last night, Kentucky […]
George W. Bush saved 25 million lives
Watch this video atThe New York Times.
More responses to the death of Michael Gerson
I commented on the death of the former Bush speechwriter and Washington Post columnist here. We also linked to the PBS Newshour tribute. A few more responses: Daniel Silliman reporting at Christianity Today: He gave Bush’s speeches about compassionate conservatism […]
Episode 45: Election Day 2004
The Christian Right gets George W. Bush another term. Episode 45: “Election Day: 2004” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what you […]
Episode 44: Moral Values Extend Beyond Abortion
Evangelical progressives and moderates on the eve of the 2004 election. Episode 44: “Moral Values Extend Beyond Abortion” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If […]
Episode 42: “The Culture of Life”
Abortion and the final days of the 2004 election Episode 42: “The Culture of Life” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what […]
Episode 41: “‘When Did Your Life Begin?'”
The debate over embryonic stem cell research heats up Episode 41: “‘When Did Your Life Begin?’” dropped today. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like […]
How the National Archives and Records Administration’s “Notice 2022-15” will impact presidential history
Tim Naftali, the first director of the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum and a professor at NYU, explains: About a month ago, the National Archives and Records Administration signaled in a notice to Congress that it was effectively renouncing […]
Episode 34: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part Two”
A satisfied Christian Right comes behind their “anointed” candidate Episode 34: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part Two” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If […]
Episode 33: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part One”
Compassionate conservatism gives way to Iraq, economic freedom, and Frank Sinatra Episode 33: “The 2004 Republican Convention: Part One” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above have access to new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here […]
George W. Bush donates to the Liz Cheney and Lisa Murkowski campaigns
Representative Cheney (R-Wyo) and Sen. Murkowski (R-Alaska) are facing challenges in their 2022 primaries from Trump-supported candidates. Those primaries will take place on August 16, 2022. Here is Brittany Gibson at Politico: Bush donated a maximum individual contribution of $5,800 […]
Episode 31: “Where’s the Christian Right?”
The GOP prepares for its 2004 convention. Episode 31: “Where’s the Christian Right” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above new episodes of this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: If you like what you hear, and want […]
Episode 21: “The Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges”
Evangelicals rally around George W. Bush Episode 21: “The Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2 here. If […]
George W. Bush compares “violent extremists at home” to the “violent extremists” who attacked the United States on September 11, 2001
Here are two take-away quotes from today’s speech at Shanksville, Pennsylvania Many of us have tried to make spiritual sense of these events. There is no simple explanation for the mix of providence and human will that sets the direction […]
George W. Bush and Laura Bush on Afghanistan
Here is a statement from the President of the United States who launched the war in Afghanistan after the September 11, 2001 attacks: Laura and I have been watching the tragic events unfolding in Afghanistan with deep sadness. Our hearts […]
Episode 17: “The City by the Bay Starts Marrying Same-Sex Couples”
San Francisco beats Massachusetts to the punch and starts issuing marriage licenses. The Christian Right responds. Episode 17: “The City by the Bay Starts Marrying Same-Sex Couples” dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history […]