Christian nationalism inspired much of last year’s surge in anti-immigrant, anti-Black, anti-LGBTQ and antigovernment activity, The Southern Poverty Law Center noted in its report “The Year in Hate & Extremism 2023.”
David Gushee’s book “Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies” warns that many Christians have adopted a “holy war mindset” and are “flirting with, blessing or engaging in violence. And that’s part of the story of January 6.”
These events are replete with MAGA superstars, conspiracy theorists, January 6 insurrection organizers and violence-laden rhetoric of an “America First” white Christian nationalism.
The district “has engaged in a pattern of conduct designed to silence its critics,” said ACLU of Pennsylvania Deputy Legal Director Sara Rose.
Sean Moon, leader of the “antigovernment Christian gun cult” Rod of Iron Ministries, even made an appearance.
The 2023 school board election that swept Moms for Liberty-backed MAGA candidates at the polls illustrates the power of community organizing in defense of public education.
For me, like so many others, public school provided me access to a better future, writes Tabitha Dell’Angelo.
Democratic-majority election boards in Montgomery County, Philadelphia and Bucks County had voted to count the ballots that lacked a correct date.