Former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) got into it this week on X. Ramaswamy responded this way: What will the Christian Right think about these claims? Is the GOP now the party of […]
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Eric Trump compares Christian Right concerns about the GOP platform to “worrying about spots on the wall in the basement” when there are “real holes in the roof.”
The GOP landscape is changing. The Christian Right is in a tough spot right now. If they want to pledge blind loyalty to Trump they will have to deal with his views on abortion and marriage. Here is Christian Right […]
Some on the Christian Right are unhappy with the 2024 GOP platform
Today the GOP platform committee met in Milwaukee. As we noted over the weekend, there was some debate over whether the platform should have a statement calling for a national ban on abortion. Donald Trump, the presumptive nominee, does not […]
The House of Representatives, including 47 Republicans, codify same-sex marriage
Yesterday the House passed the Respect for Marriage Act. Here is NBC News: The House passed the Respect For Marriage Act Tuesday to codify legal same-sex marriage nationwide, fearing that the conservative majority on the Supreme CourtĀ will rescind the rightĀ after […]
Episode 21: “The Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges”
Evangelicals rally around George W. Bush Episode 21: āThe Pro-Federal Marriage Amendment Coalition Emerges” dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2Ā here. If […]
Episode 16: “The Massachusetts Legislature Holds a Constitutional Convention”
Opponents of same-sex marriage in the Bay State try to pass a constitutional amendment Episode 16: “The Massachusetts Legislature Holds a Constitutional Convention” dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here’s a teaser: […]
Episode 13: “George W. Bush Joins the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriage”
The president declares October 12-18, 2003 “Marriage Protection Week” Episode 13: āGeorge W. Bush Joins the Fight Over Same-Sex Marriageā dropped last night. Subscribers to Current at the Longshore level and above receive this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to […]
Episode 12: “Defending Traditional Marriage”
The Christian Right’s preemptive defense of marriage Episode 12: āDefending Traditional Marriageā dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this narrative history podcast. Here is a teaser: Listen to Episodes 0, 1, and 2 here. If you like […]