Condemn the murder, confront the legacy: Why Charlie Kirk’s harmful ideology cannot be sanitized

Since last week’s brutal murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus, emotions have run high. A suspect is now in custody, but questions, accusations and rising tensions persist, with little sign that the national climate is cooling. The right-wing propaganda machine—with leaders like Donald Trump and Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters—has … Continue reading Condemn the murder, confront the legacy: Why Charlie Kirk’s harmful ideology cannot be sanitized

Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief

Let’s just cut to the chase. Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief. Walters has been vocal about his stance against what he perceives as left-wing indoctrination in education. Walters has consistently framed his actions and policies as a countermeasure to what he describes as a pervasive influence of left-wing politics in the … Continue reading Ryan Walters is Oklahoma’s Christian Nationalist Indoctrinator-in-Chief

Christian nationalism, once fringe, is now seen as more mainstream in conservative politics

As Christmas Day draws near and the season of perpetual hope is in full swing, it comes a time for many to reflect on the previous year and to start setting goals for the next year. As all years seem to be since the dawn of this current century, it’s been a tough political one, … Continue reading Christian nationalism, once fringe, is now seen as more mainstream in conservative politics