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The Christian nationalist assault on democracy goes stealth — but the pushback is working

The Christian nationalist assault on democracy goes stealth — but the pushback is working

Frederick Clarkson, a senior research analyst at Political Research Associates, has unearthed the playbooks Project Blitz has used since going dark, and discussed their implications with Salon in an exclusive interview.

How ‘In God We Trust’ bills are helping advance a Christian nationalist agenda

How ‘In God We Trust’ bills are helping advance a Christian nationalist agenda

“In God We Trust” became the national motto 65 years ago this month. But over the past few years a string of bills and city ordinances has sought to expand its usage and presence. Such efforts include legislation requiring or encouraging the motto be displayed in government buildings and schools, on license plates and on police vehicles.

National group uses Louisville billboard campaign to mock Kentucky's 'In God We Trust' law

National group uses Louisville billboard campaign to mock Kentucky's 'In God We Trust' law

A national group that promotes the separation of church and state is launching an art contest and billboard campaign to protest Kentucky's new "In God We Trust" law.

'In God We Trust': display in Kentucky schools marks effort to mix church and state

'In God We Trust': display in Kentucky schools marks effort to mix church and state

When students returned to Kentucky public schools last month after summer vacation, they may have noticed something different: the words “In God We Trust” displayed in a prominent location in their school, as is now mandated by law.

The Religious Motto That Isn’t Religious: How ‘In God We Trust’ Remains Constitutional

The Religious Motto That Isn’t Religious: How ‘In God We Trust’ Remains Constitutional

It turns out that Christian activists are perfectly willing to let federal judges desecrate their religion, so long as the desecration also allows them to promote their religion.

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